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Why the 'Friends' sexual harassment case was dismissed

The California Supreme Court won some new friends in the writing staff of 'Friends' after it unanimously threw out the workplace sexual harassment…

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Betting on vets, the new entrepreneurs

Highly trained and self-motivated, veterans tend to make phenomenal entrepreneurs. A wealth of federal and private resources, programs, and loan…

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Wearable health technology: Healthcare dream or privacy nightmare?

Soon, you won’t visit your doctor; instead, you’ll be wearing your 'doctor.' We’re moving from physical medicine, to online health, to mobile care (m…

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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…

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Can you be sued for sending an email?

A case of nasty emails and one company's desire to track down the sender offers a lesson in your first amendment rights.

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Marijuana DUI: How marijuana use can be considered a DUI

The recent arrest of an NFL player for driving under the influence of marijuana has put this little-known crime into the spotlight. Here's what you…

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10 famous people who died without a will

For these celebrities, the effects of their lack of planning had far-reaching consequences.

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Know your rights: What are miranda rights?

When you encounter law enforcement officers, you have rights. It's important that you know what they are.

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Social media's new intellectual property challenges

Sharing your photos online can be problematic—especially if you are hoping to retain your rights to credit and royalties. Photographer Daniel Morel…

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Privacy and technology: Is technology doing away with our privacy?

Since the advent of the smartphone, more people have come to rely on the many services it can provide. But unencrypted data can expose to almost…

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