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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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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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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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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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9 famous people who died without a will

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

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Who is Hamdan? The case of Hamdan vs. Rumsfeld

In November 2001, then-President George Bush, as part of his war on terror, issued an executive order which authorized the trial of those persons…

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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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Breastfeeding moms band together for their rights

Nursing mothers gathered at ABC news headquarters to protest with signs like "Mama's latte is best." The mothers had gathered to object to comments…

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Trademark protection of color: Louboutin's red-soled shoe is a clever logo

A deeper look at the question of trademark and the use of color in product design.

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