U.S. Law
Get the rundown on a wide spectrum of laws that touch on everything from immigration and equal rights, to how to win a small claims or criminal case.
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Understanding Informed Consent
Health care providers must obtain informed consent from patients before providing any treatment or procedure. What exactly is informed consent, and how much are they supposed to tell you? Understand your rights and how to protect yourself.
· 4 min read
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Telemedicine: The Future of Health Care
Telemedicine is future medicine. While telemedicine companies are pushing the boundaries—allowing patients to speak with a doctor on their favorite computer device—legal and regulatory issues play a key role in how companies offer services.
· 5 min read
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How Private Are Your Medical Records?
Whether medical records are computerized, online, or simply on paper, there is always an element of human error and the danger of misappropriation. So, just how private are your medical records?
· 4 min read
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Top Tips to Deal with a Neighbor Disputes
At some point everyone has had a neighbor that plays their music too loud or thinks the only way to park a car is on bricks. Neighbor disputes are quite common. But you don't have to go to uncommon lengths to work out your differences.
· 3 min read
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What You Tweet Can and Will Be Held Against You: Why You Might Want to Think Twice About that Social Media Post
Social media makes it easy to share a gripe about your boss or workplace. But is doing so a fast track to a pink slip? Find out why you might want to pause before posting negatively about work.
· 3 min read
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Smile, You're on My Cellphone: Camera Phones and Privacy
The Video Voyeurism Prevention Act was passed in Congress to prevent invasions of privacy. What does this mean? It means you have some rights.
· 3 min read
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Beat a Speeding Ticket: What You Need to Know
Know your options when it comes to tickets. The next time those flashing lights are meant for you, rest assured that you have more of a defense than how well you can cry.
· 4 min read
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When Can the Police Stop and Frisk You on the Street?
A look at the history of 'stop and frisk,' and the circumstances required to make its use legal.
· 3 min read
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The Basics of Attorney Client Privilege
This privilege is important because it allows a client the comfort to disclose all necessary factual information to an attorney without fear that such discussions will harm the client's case. But what does it cover, and how does it differ in certain states?
· 2 min read
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Becoming American: Understanding Legal and Illegal Immigration
The United States is one hot destination, people pour over American borders every day, searching for a better life.
· 3 min read
