By: Steve Lash

Congratulations on surviving the wind and rain over the weekend. I hope these items add a little extra sunshine to your Monday.

• Reality TV comes to Mexico, to the presumed dismay of criminal defense attorneys.

• This case will not make momma happy.

• Did a paperwork snafu add to Chicago widow’s pain?

• L.A. Law: Middle School.

• Due diligence includes the judge.

• The Supreme Court gets by with a little help from its friends.