Commentary

Living With The Law, a monthly publication for ordinary people is designed to give voice and vote to the voiceless and those whose views often do not count. The Commentary section includes various articles divided into the following categories:

CONTRARY TO A POPULAR, LOCAL MISCONCEPTION, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DOES NOT LEAD THE NATION IN RATS. IN FACT, WASHINGTON, D.C. IS NOT EVEN IN THE TOP TEN AMONG CITIES. WHAT DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH LEXUS?

Tuesday February 17, 2026
CONTRARY TO A POPULAR, LOCAL MISCONCEPTION, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DOES NOT LEAD THE NATION IN RATS. IN FACT, WASHINGTON, D.C. IS NOT EVEN IN THE TOP TEN AMONG CITIES. WHAT DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH LEXUS?

There are more rats in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, and Hartford, Connecticut than there are in Washington, D.C. Those are the top five cities. Baltimore is number six. The District of Columbia is not even among the top ten!

What does that have to do with the Lexus Automobile, primarily made in Japan, although some are made in America and Canada.…  

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Topics: Commentary, Johnny Barnes, News

A Child’s Choice – Does it count in divorce?

Monday December 4, 2023

[Reprinted from September, 2016]

In the District of Columbia, the courts consider the best interests of the child as the primary factor in awarding custody, based on D.C. Code, Title 16, Chapter 9, Section 16-914.  D.C. Courts must consider a child’s custodial preference whenever it is practical to do so.  There is no minimum age when the judge must listen to a child’s opinion; some D.C.…  

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Topics: Commentary, Family Law, News

IS A LANDLORD LIABLE FOR GUN VIOLENCE WHERE YOU LIVE? LANDLORD LIABILITY FOR 3RD PARTY ACTIONS – D.C. COURTS [Members-Only Preview]

Friday November 3, 2023
IS A LANDLORD LIABLE FOR GUN VIOLENCE WHERE YOU LIVE? LANDLORD LIABILITY FOR 3RD PARTY ACTIONS – D.C. COURTS [Members-Only Preview]

With the rise of lawsuits against gun manufacturers, in the wake of ever-growing gun violence in the United States, the question is often asked if Landlords can similarly be held responsible for gun violence within the subject properties they own or manage.

A high school student who resides in a rental property now has limited mobility and difficulty keeping up with his schoolwork due to a gun shot wound. …  

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Topics: Gun Violence, Johnny Barnes, Landlord and Tenant Law, News
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