U.S. Law

The practice of reselling tickets at prices above face value is commonly called scalping. Whether it's legal depends on a variety of factors…

We've all heard the one about the woman who spilled scalding coffee and successfully sued McDonald's. We've also heard reports of burglars suing…

Even though we're still wrestling with this issue, a look back at the history of sexual harassment shows how far we've come as a society.

The name Rosa Parks is synonymous with the civil rights movement of the 1960s, but this extraordinary woman spent much of her life fighting for…

How does your state rank when it comes to personal and economic freedoms?

Being wronged or misrepresented is never pleasant, but not all insults are created equally.

What does it mean to be an independent contractor and how is that status different from being a full employee?

A look at the history of "stop and frisk," and the circumstances required to make its use legal.

Though it's legal for a school to search a locker without a warrant, there are limitations to determine when they can and can't.

There are several ways for a child to become a U.S. citizen with and without U.S. citizen parents.