Welcome back, dedicated readers and fans! Man, what is it about getting older where fall just hits better every single year? I love fall! The air is crisp, my candles somehow smell better, my chai teas are yummier (I had to switch off espresso because I was entirely too hyped up), and my annual “Tour de Soups” is starting off strong.

Of course, this is a legal column, so clearly, something else is brewing: new laws.