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Know Your Rights: Can You be Searched Without a Warrant?
Jan 2011

Fans of Law and Order and other popular crime dramas might be familiar with a common storyline—illegal search and seizure. But do you actually know the particulars regarding your Fourth Amendment rights? This handy primer gives you an overview of the search warrant process, including your right to refuse a search, when a warrant is not required and what to do if the police show up at your doorstep. more...

2010 Census: Why Is It Good for Business?
Sep 2010

No doubt, you’re aware the 2010 US Census is underway. You’ve probably even filled out some forms or answered some questions to do your part. So what’s the point? What is the US Census doing for you? Find out why you should care how many people in Alabama ride bikes to work. more...

Know Your Rights: What are Miranda Rights?
Jun 2010

Anyone who has seen an episode of Law and Order, NCIS—or any other police drama—has heard a police officer recite: "You have the right to remain silent. If you give up the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you desire an attorney and cannot afford one, an attorney will be obtained for you before police questioning." These statements, or similar advisories, are generally known as “Miranda Rights.” But what exactly are Miranda Rights and what are they designed to protect? more...

Not So Appetizing: Food Recalls & the FDA
Apr 2009

How do you know your food is safe? Many Americans trust the FDA to protect them and their families. But what the FDA can't do may have a greater affect on food safety than what they can do. more...