In a bizarre legal twist, a court filing bedecked with a cartoon dragon watermark led a federal judge to scold the attorney for being “juvenile and impertinent.” When dragons invade judicial proceedings, even the most seasoned legal professionals can’t keep a straight face—let alone the court record. Expect fire-breathing commentary in this weird courtroom drama.

What sets this “Judge Throws Shade After Lawyer Submits Court Documents with Cartoon Dragon Watermark” story apart is the judge’s pointed quip: “Legal fantasy has its place, but not as a cartoon dragon watermark.” In short, the judge delivered a reality check sharper than dragon teeth.