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Case highlights lingering legal questions about veil travel

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Last year 181 countries came together to sign the Gateway Travel accord, making veil travel legal across most of the world. The agreement set rules about trade between countries, addressed questions about the type of goods that could be moved across borders, and established guidelines about sharing information. Veil travel is easily the most popular way to get around, but the accord covers only international travel. Here in the United States many legal questions and court challenges remain. Two recent cases show that the law still needs time to properly address a few issues involved with veil travel.

By all accounts 24-year-old Grit Howard is a typical young man growing up in Louisiana. What makes him special, is that he is the focus of a legal battle that has the potential to shape case law regarding veil travel for years to come. Many legal experts say that the growth in popularity of gateway technology has far exceeded the ability of the law to keep up, leaving many important questions unanswered. Veilcorp says his case and others like it are a result of confusion about how the veil process works.

Two years ago Grit was charged with criminal trespassing after he and his friends broke into a construction site in order to take “daredevil” pictures of themselves dangling off the building. He was fined, ordered to maintain lawful employment, and given 3 years probation. For over 20 months Grit kept his nose clean and kept his job as ordered. It is the location of his job that has landed him in legal trouble. For years he has been using the veil to travel to the oil rigs over 100 miles away from his home, a distance that officials say is out of the area he was ordered to stay as part of his probation.

“The problem here is that my probation officer is Kenny Jolivet. We grew up in the same parish and he always had it out for me. He was a miserable kid. Kenny was the kind of kid who was always picked last, if he was picked at all. But he was good at picking his nose, he always had that going for him. It’s not like I’m the first person to work the rigs on probation. I asked him if it was alright and he gave me permission. He said because I was veiling there I didn’t need anything in writing because I wasn’t actually traveling that far. I was just walking through the gateway. He said it’d be different if I was driving. It sounded about right to me. It’s not my fault that he’s still holding a kickball grudge. I should have known that something was wrong when he kept calling my girlfriend late at night to talk about the “special terms” of my probation. I hope they’re happy together,” Howard says.

Veilcorp Spokesperson Lisa Hunt says that the special nature of veil travel shouldn’t affect jurisdictions or personal travel restrictions. “Unfortunately for Mr. Howard and others like him, the law hasn’t quite kept up with our technological progress. The exact workings of veil travel can be confusing and I think some of these cases are a result of misunderstandings. As we’ve said time and time again, the same laws that would apply to someone flying apply to someone using our technology. The only difference is that flying requires you to show up 2 hours early, have strangers in uniforms grope you, sit in a tube with air that smells like garlic infused whiskey, and endure having the back of your seat kicked by unruly children. Mr. Howard’s case is regrettably not the only one involving misconceptions about the travel process. The recent case in Michigan highlights just how poorly understood it is.”

Hunt is referring to the story of Brenda Ronner and her brother Tedd. Ronner’s case dominated the headlines earlier this year when she claimed that her brother violated a restraining order when he veiled at the same time she did. The case made it all the way to the Michigan Supreme court. Tedd was ultimately acquitted after it was decided that traveling through the matter stream at the same time did not violate the 150 yard distance he was ordered to stay away.

While many considered the case a stretch, the fact that it was accepted by the high court highlights how many issues remain in a grey area: Is the matter stream a new jurisdiction? What laws apply to an individual during the veiling process? At what point does the jurisdiction between states change, if at all, when traveling through the veil? While there seems to be plenty of legal questions about veil travel domestically, one things seems clear, they won’t be answered anytime soon. Grit’s case is still in the appeal process and experts say many more like it are sure to come.

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Protests Shutdown Veilcorp Facilities Nationwide

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Three Veilcorp facilities closed today due to a number of organized protests across the country.

While dozens of smaller protests have sprung up at various company buildings, protests in Detroit, Seattle, and Lahaina have been exceptionally large. So far the demonstrations have been peaceful and officials have urged restraint on both sides due to the long history of violent protests involving Veilcorp. Company officials have halted operations at these facilities out of safety concerns.

Gateway technology has been hotly debated for several years but last year’s signing of The Gateway Travel Accord has led to numerous protests that have become increasingly violent. Radical environmental groups like Gaia Guard have broken into and vandalized a number of Veilcorp facilities in recent years and the watchdog group VeilWatch remains a staunch opponent, claiming the company has a long history of “pay-to-play” activities. Today’s protests appear to be organized by a collection of trade organizations and unions. They are by far the largest and most well organized to date.

Police and emergency services are monitoring the protests and say they hope everyone will act responsibly. The President has promised to “hold both sides accountable for their actions should things get out of hand.”

“Today marks the 177th anniversary of the formation of The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen. The BLET was created to combat robber barons and corrupt politicians. In 1946 the union shutdown the railroads and forced the government to address the people’s concerns. Those concerns were more important than corporate profits and political favors. They made their government acknowledge wrongs and made them make things right. Becoming part of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in 2004 renewed that commitment to protecting hard-working people. With the help of our brothers and sisters in the Association of Flight Attendants we are following their lead and taking a stand here today. We will come out on the right side of history and force Veilcorp to right their wrongs,” reads a statement released by activists.

Veilcorp spokeswoman Lisa Hunt responded in part, “Veilcorp has broken no laws, and we take environmental concerns very seriously. Whenever there is a giant leap in technology there will be a period of adjustment needed before employers and lawmakers catch up to the new reality. We are working hard with both to ensure a bright future for all. We disagree with many of the statements made by these radicals but agree that they will be remembered by history. Just like their 19th century forefathers, these 21st century luddites will be remembered for being too stuck in the past to move forward with the rest of civilization. We humbly suggest that the order of sky waitresses return their trays to a locked and upright position and step out of their tube of recycled ideas through the nearest emergency exit. They, along with their steam-drunk friends, have gone off the rails. Veil travel is here to stay. It’s fast, safe, and there’s no need for seat belt demonstrations. You just walk through into the future.”

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Gateway Technology Gets Travel Approval Worldwide

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The United States joined 181 other countries today in signing the contentious Gateway Travel Accord. Sponsored by the United States and China, negotiations started last year to make the near instantaneous transport system legal for personal travel worldwide. Despite heavy opposition from a number of trade unions, security experts, and environmentalists, the new agreement will take effect in November.

Veilcorp officials were present at the UN for the vote despite security concerns and calls for the company to distance itself from the event. Opposition leaders say they are not surprised that the company has had such close interactions with delegates during the vote, and that it is another example of Veilcorp’s “Pay to play tactics and flagrant disregard for the law.”

For the past year Gateway technology has been used for commercial purposes domestically, leading to loud opposition from trade organizations and environmentalists. While the system has greatly reduced the cost of shipping goods, opponents point to the large number of unemployed workers that have been replaced and security concerns.

“We have effectively invited terrorists to our dinner tables,” warns a security expert who wished to remain anonymous.

“In 1918 a flu epidemic swept across the world. Over 500 million individuals fell sick and ultimately 100 million died. That represented 5% of the world’s population dead. It had such a profound effect that life expectancy dropped 12 years that year. All because of some sneezing on trains and unwashed hands. Imagine what damage could be done if a dedicated group of bad actors decided to tailor a virus that had a week long incubation period. Now imagine that they had the ability to send infected individuals to every corner of the Earth at the exact same time, virtually instantaneously. It is mind boggling that this agreement was ratified.”

Veilcorp spokeswoman Lisa Hunt says that is gross exaggeration, and claims that such statements are, “Concern theater.” She says,

“Veilcorp has worked with a number of governments to vet travelers in the United States and worldwide for years. This agreement actually makes travel more secure because we can now share information freely, and better track goods traveling through the veil. The human race has had many breakthroughs since 1918. We now know the importance of washing your hands and proper nutrition. To suggest that gateway travel is now suddenly more dangerous than it has been in the previous epidemic-free years is ridiculous. We suggest that these so called security experts wipe their nose and quit crying wolf.”

In addition to the security concerns, others point to the increase in displaced workers since the unveiling of gateway technology, and lingering doubts about its environmental impact. An International Transportation Coalition (ITC) statement reads in part: “Gateway technology has been studied for about 7 years, 3 years less than we require the most benign of drugs to be approved. It is ludicrous to say that this technology is less complicated, or safer than cold medicine. This technology might one day be ready, but rushing the process for political reasons is both irresponsible and dangerous. We would like to remind the public that just 16-years-ago a containment breach at a Veilcorp facility destroyed acres of crops in Iowa and led to the mass evacuation of thousands. Imagine the loss of life that would have occurred if the breach had happened in an area that wasn’t as ready for an emergency. This accord is a recipe for disaster.”

Hunt counters,

“I’m glad to see that the International Brotherhood of Buggy Drivers, and the Hang Glider Guild are now qualified to comment on environmental science. The truth of the matter is that Veilcorp has had a flawless safety record for the past 15 years. We have been cleared of all wrong doing over the incident in Iowa, and there have been no lasting environmental or medical effects. We understand that change can be scary but these people need to move on. Their constant cries make them sound like overfed birds scared to leave the nest, and squawking at anything that gets too close. We suggest that they spread their wings and take a technological leap with us. The world is migrating on with, or without them.”

When asked about his controversial vote in favor of the deal, U.S. Secretary of State Patrick Swalwell said,

“Today’s agreement will be remembered as the day that we became a true worldwide community. Instead of watching a film about the Pyramids our children can take field trips there. Doctors and medical supplies can reach the victims of natural disasters within moments instead of days. It has never been easier to experience other cultures and learn the lessons they have to teach. I think we’ll see in the near future just how close this will bring the human race together. Today we all became neighbors.”

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Veilcorp and Lahaina Rally Around Injured Tourist With History of Vacation Mishaps

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A Colorado man is recovering in the Lahaina Medical Center this morning, after suffering a severe stingray attack yesterday, while wading in the Baby Beach area with his wife. Stingray attacks can be very painful and require medical attention, but doctors realized 60-year-old Robert Waldowski’s injuries were quite serious, after x-rays revealed that a portion of the fish’s stinger was still embedded in his heel, dangerously close to his tibial artery. While the attack was noteworthy, it is not the reason that Robert is in the news this morning, and why so many have pledged to do all they can to make what’s left of his trip as nice as possible. It turns out Mr. Waldowski has a long, (almost unbelievably long), history of animal attacks while on vacation.

“I wasn’t surprised at all when I felt the stab in my foot,” says Robert. “I remember telling my wife, ‘it’s happening again,’ just before I blacked out from the pain.” The story of Waldowski’s animal attacks begins back in the year 2000 when he was a senior in college, enjoying a spring break with his friends, in the mountains outside of Denver. “We were just throwing around a ball and waiting for breakfast. I didn’t even see the mountain lion until the back of my neck was in it’s mouth. I spent a week in the Hospital that time.”

Robert says the same group of friends convinced him to go with them to Pack Creek Alaska, to watch brown bears during the salmon run the next year. The area is known for having one of the largest concentrations of brown bears in the world when the fish are spawning, and is a favorite place to go for nature lovers, and those trying to get pictures of huge bears. However, in 2001 Pack Creek was famous for a horrendous bear attack caught on film. “That was a bad one. It took a few months before I was back on my feet,” adds Robert.

The list of attacks continued for years: gored and trampled by a bison while visiting Yellow Stone Park in 2004, Robert spent 3 days in a hospital in 2006 after being bitten by a bushmaster, the longest viper in the world, while on vacation in Bolivia, and while on safari in 2009, Waldowski’s boat was capsized by a bull hippo with many in his group never found alive. “It wasn’t just the Hippos we had to worry about, the river was full of crocodiles too. Some of us made it to a sandbar after the Hippo bit the boat in half. We waited 20 hours in ankle deep water, worried that a crocodile was going to grab one of us, until help arrived. I love the outdoors and nature, I really do, but sometime during those hours standing there, I accepted that for whatever reason, nature did not like me. I promised myself that the wilderness adventures were done and all my vacations were over. If I made it, I’d stay safe and sound where I belonged. I kept that promise for 30 years, until my wife convinced me to go to Lahaina for my 60th birthday. There weren’t any animals that could hurt me if we stayed in town, and we’d only wade a few feet out into the water, and only where there was shark netting. I guess they haven’t invented stingray netting yet,” says Robert.

“When Veilcorp heard about the Waldowski’s story we had to do something to turn Robert’s luck around,” says Veilcorp Spokesperson Lisa Hunt. “We’ve offered to pay for the remainder of their vacation, and have pulled a few strings to make sure that the rest of their visit is a great one. On top of that, we’re going to give them tickets for another vacation next year, anywhere in the world they’d like to go. We’re not much on superstition around here, but we’d suggest someplace with few large predators” joked Hunt. This is not the first time the company has offered tourists in unusual circumstances free travel. Last Fall, Harrison Lehmann was given free tickets for life after he was born inside the Lahaina veilstation.

“We heard that Robert likes looking at the stars, so we’ve arranged a private tour of the newly operational Hoku Telescope and ‘Science City’,” says Hunt. Hula Noodle owner “Uncle” Ralph Umeke says the couple can enjoy a free meal any time of day for the rest of their stay. He adds, “The shop is 100% pet free so Robert doesn’t have to worry about being bitten or scratched while he’s enjoying a bowl of noodles.”

Even the exclusive Kokua Wellness Center and Spa has offered their support to the Waldowskis. Wellness specialist and spokesperson Yvonne Masters says, “We’d love to do anything we can to help the Waldowskis cast aside the negative feelings of the last few days, through massage, tonal therapy, and our relaxing urchin-based body scrub. We’d even like to offer Robert a complimentary crystal cleanse, and aura realignment to make his presence more agreeable to wildlife.”

Robert and Amy say they can’t believe the outpouring of concern and support, “I guess Aloha Spirit is alive and well in Lahaina,” says Amy. She adds, “We want to thank everyone who’s sent cards and letters, as well as all the businesses offering their support, especially Veilcorp and Ms. Hunt. Robert can’t wait to get out of here, and see the telescope. In the meantime, we’re going to do a little research and try to find a place we can use our free tickets, that doesn’t have any poisonous animals.”

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Veilcorp, NOAA, and Navy unveil plan to deal with ocean plastic

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It has been estimated that the world’s oceans contain over 80 metric tons of plastic waste and debris. This plastic is a danger to a wide variety of wildlife and in extreme cases, can become a danger to navigation. While most of this waste comes from cities close to the coast, the plastic has made it all the way to the Southern Ocean. It has been a problem for decades that has only gotten worse, with viable clean-up solutions hard to come by. Now, Veilcorp thinks they have an answer. Together with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Navy, the company has a program that they say can completely clean the worst areas within a few years.

400 million tons of plastic is produced every year. Since only about 30% of that plastic gets recycled, an estimated 10 metric tons finds its way into the ocean. Back in 1997 the North Pacific Gyre, commonly called the great Pacific garbage patch, was discovered. Its discovery dominated the news as appalling and undeniable visual proof that the oceans had reached a tipping point. Today, there are 7 additional recognized gyres, spanning all the world’s oceans.

Cleaning up the garbage, plastic refuse in particular, is extremely difficult. Currents and wave action breaks down the plastic into small bits that are hard to collect and easy for wildlife to consume. Most programs focus on tackling the problem when the refuse gets to shore, but that can be too late for fish, seabirds, and ships trying to navigate through miles of trash. However, the Veilcorp plan takes the clean-up effort directly to the source of the problem.

The company plans on using miles of inflatable barriers to create an artificial shoreline. Navy drone ships will maneuver the barriers to allow ocean currents to push the debris against the barrier. Once a sufficient amount of garbage has been shoved against the artificial shore, ships will pull the ends towards each other in a V-shape. The secured debris can then be scooped up easily and brought to a transport ship. The garbage is then packaged and sent through a prototype Navy veil system to a recycling facility. The plastic is then picked out, sorted and turned into small beads called nurdles, which are in turn sold back to manufacturers.

Allowing wind and the currents to do most of the work has many hailing the program as revolutionary. Because most of the process is automated, crews can work 24/7 with little need for resupply. Besides needing an occasional shipment of the containers used to transport the unsorted refuse, the system can operate on its own without returning to port. In addition, early tests show that the barriers do an excellent job of collecting even the smallest debris. Environmentalists are hailing the joint project as one of the first solutions that may actually, “put a dent in the problem of ocean plastics.” Not everyone is sold on the idea however.

VeilWatch founder Tim Durney warns that the Navy’s inclusion in the program should have people worried.

“We’ve been warning the public about the military application of Veilcorp’s technology for years. Over and over again the government has denied these allegations. Now here they are with a gateway system on a ship. Do they really expect us to believe that they haven’t been working on other projects using this technology? They say that they are only using it to transport garbage scooped from the ocean, but that’s laughable. I don’t think you need a great imagination to envision the government scooping “enemies” up at sea and transporting them to rendition facilities. What scares me the most is that they are admitting that they have this technology. Imagine what they have that they haven’t told us about. Veilcorp has put a bow on the top of this joint venture in duplicity and is trying to pass it off as a gift to the human race. They should be ashamed.”

Despite Durney’s warnings the program is being very well received. According to Veilcorp, many other countries are interested in partnering in similar programs to clean up the waters off their shores. The company says that they plan to expand the program across the globe if it proves as effective as early tests have shown.

Veilcorp spokesperson Lisa Hunt says,

“We are excited to offer our easy and elegant solution for this gigantic problem to anyone who is interested. Despite the warnings of the conspiracy theorists, our goal is a clean ocean for all. If allowing fishermen to catch fish that aren’t poisoned, and giving children beaches free of plastic medical waste is a crime, I guess we are guilty. Our projections indicate that we have a good chance of cleaning up the entire North Pacific Gyre in just under 2 years. If successful, I believe we can all but eliminate the plastic problem worldwide in our lifetime.”

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Testimony ends in Veilcorp Cube Theft Trial

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Testimony ended today in the case of 2 men accused of stealing the first object to be transported through the veil via gateway technology, a 1 kg tungsten cube. Those assembled in the King County Superior Court heard the last witness in the case this afternoon. Closing arguments and final jury instructions are set to begin in the morning.

For many, the cube’s journey on February 12, 2026 was one of those “I remember where I was” moments. News that a teleportation-like system had been created, a fixture in many sci-fi stories, swept the globe, and amazed the scientific community. The cube made around a dozen additional journeys over the next year, and was subjected to a number of tests before finding a home in Veilcorp’s Seattle facility.

The well-traveled tungsten had been on display to the public, with a handful of other items, in Seattle for years. Field trips to look at the cube were common for area school children, and it became one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city. An estimated 4 million people visited the cube in 2030. 2 of those people were 30-year-old Matt Broder and 27-year-old Jamie Tillson.

Broder and Tillson belong to a radical environmental group called, Gaia Guard. The group has a long history of conflict with a number of corporations, but have targeted Veilcorp in particular for several years. According to prosecutors, the popularity of the cube had caught the attention of the pair, and a plan to steal the cube was soon hatched. Officials allege that the men posed as cleaning crew and stole the cube the night of February 12, 2031, the 5th anniversary of its journey.

The incredible theft made headlines and began one of the strangest criminal investigations in history according to police. Investigators have testified over the past weeks that Broder and Tillson initially planned on ransoming the cube, but quickly decided to try and sell it instead. Tips began to come in almost immediately as the pair seemed shockingly open about their involvement in the crime. “At one point they listed the cube for sale on a social media site,” testified one investigator.

A sting operation was soon set up, with an undercover law enforcement official posing as a high-powered fence. Over the next 2 months, officials met with Broder and Tillson a number of times to discuss terms. Recordings of those meetings show that the pair seemed to be surprised at how much attention the theft was getting, and were unsure on exactly how much to ask for the cube. “They were completely out of their depth. I was, and still am amazed that they managed to steal the thing in the first place,” an agent told the court.

The tapes show a pair of men who were incredibly misinformed about the legal peril they were in, and the law itself. At the beginning of the second meeting, Broder told the agent that they wanted to be paid in trade instead of money so they “wouldn’t get in as much trouble as they would if they took cash and got caught.” The list of items the pair allegedly wanted in trade, a frozen yogurt machine in particular, has become the focus of a lot of attention in the media.

A luxury motorhome featuring slide-out rooms, quartz countertops, pearlized italian leather seats, and touch screen walls, valued at $2.5 million topped the list, but it was the pair’s love of frozen dessert that seemed to be their main focus. “We agreed to the small stuff and haggled over the motorhome for a while, but came to an agreement eventually. The biggest point of contentions was the yogurt machine. They really had their hearts set on getting this one specific model. It ended up working out really well for us. We told them that we were having a hard time getting the exact model they wanted, and used the delay to keep them talking. We learned a lot about their organization. I guess they were sick of sleeping in wet tents and really wanted frozen desserts.” testified an agent.

The Froyo Felons, as they’ve been dubbed by the press, didn’t dispute many facts during the case, but argue that they acted simply as middlemen for the cubes sale. They further claim that the State had not proven the value of the cube. Jury deliberation is not expected to take long, and a verdict is likely before the end of the week.

“We are eager to have the cube back in its proper place after the trial,” says Veilcorp spokeswoman Lisa Hunt. She adds,

“It’s a shame that these individuals were so easily sucked into believing Gaia Guard propaganda. We don’t think of the cube as ours. It belongs to the people, and to history. We are just acting as stewards. We promise to do a better job from now on at protecting all of the artifacts in our exhibits, we owe it to the public. I personally feel terrible that these two were led down such a dark path. I wonder how things might have been different for them had they come here earlier, and heard Dr. Oeming’s vision of the future instead of radical disinformation. Our snack bar offers 4 different flavors of frozen yogurt. I can only imagine how different things might have been for them had they visited our cafeteria.”

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Workers Using Veilcorp Public Parking As Co-Working Space

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Lahaina is booming and the ever increasing cost of office space has many entrepreneurs turning to unconventional ways to save money. Every day dozens of workers are now using Veilcorp’s spacious public parking lots as makeshift co-working spaces. The practice has raised questions about car-centric city design in the age of veil travel, and the high cost of living in West Maui. Veilcorp says they don’t condone the practice, and are taking steps to remove anyone found doing business in the lots. Those working between the lines say they are not breaking any laws, and are leading a public space revolution.

It’s a typical Monday morning in Lahaina and the long term parking lots at Veilcorp’s flagship facility are starting to fill up. While some will soon find themselves thousands of miles away on pleasure trips, an increasing number are staying put for business. Veilcorp’s extended parking lots are becoming one of the hottest business and networking spots on the island.

Most work and plan from the comfort of their car, but by lunch, dozens are taking calls from clients while sitting in folding chairs, using card tables and in some cases coolers, for tables. The air is filled with the smells of food cooking from a communal grilling area someone has set-up in area F. The whole scene is more reminiscent of a family reunion than a high pressure boardroom, and that according to Veilcorp spokesperson Lisa Hunt is the problem. “It has become a safety issue and it has to come to an end,” she says.

“The problem has gotten way out of hand. We’ve seen people fight over their favorite “office” spaces, and even a case where someone set their car on fire trying to grill in their back seat. There are people talking on their phones or ceremplants wandering out into traffic, and people running over office supplies while trying to park. We understand that it’s hard to find affordable space in Lahaina but using our parking lot is not a viable option. Our public network is free and accessible to everyone inside at one of our many cafes. Unfortunately we’ve a hard time convincing some of these people to leave our lots for our lounges.”

One such lot lover is Gary Puniwale. Gary says he appreciates Hunt’s position but says he plans to keep using the lot to conduct his business. He says, “The long term lot may not be the most breathtaking spot on the island but it easily beats sitting in a cubicle under fluorescent lights all day.” Gary says that he’s been working from the lot for a few weeks, and thinks it’s time for the public and city planners to rethink their car-centric view of utilizing space.

“We live in a time where cars are becoming less and less important to many people. If you look at an aerial view of any city it’s hard not to notice how much space is taken up by parking lots. It just makes sense that we start opening up some of these valuable areas for the public good. Since Veilcorp is directly responsible for this shift in how we all get from one place to another, I think it’s fitting that they are at the front of this new workspace revolution, even if they don’t want to lead the charge. The truth of the matter is that the lot is awesome! The price can’t be beat and the speed of the public Veilcorp network is comparable to what I was getting from my old ISP. To me, working from the parking lot has been a revelation. I just hope we can come to some kind of agreement with Veilcorp because I don’t think I can make it through a meeting unless I get to do a little tailgating at the same time now.”

While both sides seem to be entrenched in their positions, local author and amateur sociologist Kevin Marrow claims he has a solution to the problem that can make both parties happy. “After a deep dive into the socioeconomic factors and safety issues at play here, I’ve written a manual that addresses everyone’s concerns, and can work as a roadmap to cooperation in the future,” he says.

“My manual, “A Lot of Rules” is a comprehensive guide of best practices for turning any parking lot into a safe work environment. In addition to covering all the forms of harassment and unacceptable actions one might expect in your typical workplace, A Lot of Rules answers many lot-specific questions and offers numerous illustrated guidelines. I cover how to safely grill in your car, with rules like always keeping a window open. I give tips on: how to stay aware of moving vehicles when you’re in a meeting, a list of common office products that can absorb oil or other automotive fluids, why you should always share food if you cook out in the open, and what to do when a coworker keeps stretching their legs over the painted lines and into your spot. I’m trying to create a good parking lot culture and a HR handbook that works for everyone doing business in a parking space. If they would only start responding to my inquiries, I’m sure Veilcorp would see the wisdom and solutions held inside my blue binder.”