More US Law

In our More US Law Section, you can learn about some laws that may have outlasted their intended purpose, plus articles about some of the latest laws making news.

Recent Stories

Social Welfare or Political Advocacy? The Confusion Over 501(c)(4) Companies
Oct 2012

As another contentious election season heats up, there’s a battle brewing over the legitimate use of 501(c)(4) organizations. While created to provide tax-exempt status for social welfare organizations, the 501(c)(4) is now being used by campaigns to shield the identities of donors.  more...

Pushing for Change in the Legal System
Aug 2012

For years, millions of Americans have been uncertain about how to approach the legal system. Consumers for a Responsive Legal System (Responsive Law) is working to help people use the legal system more effectively.  more...

What to Know About Rights of Publicity
Mar 2012

Bette Midler sued Ford Motor Company for featuring an impersonation of her voice. Jeffrey Sarver sued the creators of The Hurt Locker for allegedly using his experiences as a soldier in Iraq. Are these violations of privacy or are they copyright infringement? The examples actually concern an area of the law known as “rights of publicity,” and it is not for the faint of heart. more...

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...