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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Collecting Your Small Claims Judgment: 3 Options
You may have won your small claims case, but now you need to collect. Here’s how to do it in just a few steps.
· 4 min read
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What Is the Hearsay Rule, and What Are the Exceptions to It?
Hearsay refers to statements made outside of court and used as proof. While there are exceptions, hearsay evidence is typically inadmissible in legal cases.
· 3 min read
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Criminal Defenses: Types, Examples, and How They Work
Learn about criminal defenses, their types, and how they protect your rights in court. Explore examples, steps, and your legal options.
· 9 min read
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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 anyone where you are and where you've been. At what point do privacy concerns trump convenience?
· 4 min read
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What to Know When Using or Sharing Software
If you're thinking about sharing or selling software you've bought, think again. If you buy a book or a CD, the 'first sale doctrine' allows you to sell, trade or give away what you've bought. Not so with most software.
· 3 min read
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How Small Businesses Can Be Compliant with the GDPR
If your company operates in Europe, you must comply with the European Union's Global Data Protection Regulation. This primer shows how.
· 3 min read
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Bought a Lemon? the Lemon Law Can Help You Make Lemonade
Think you have a lemon on your hands? The federal lemon law can help you get a replacement or your money back. State lemon laws detail how.
· 3 min read
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What Are Your Privacy Rights When You Work from Home?
After a switch to working from home, it's easy to find yourself conducting personal tasks during work time. But what if that personal business is sensitive? Here, we take a look at what kinds of privacy rights workers have in their homes.
· 4 min read
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What Is the Definition of Selective Incorporation?
Selective incorporation is a legal doctrine protecting your constitutional rights in any state you live in. Learn more about what that means and which rights are protected
· 5 min read
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Differences Between Defamation, Slander, and Libel
Being wronged or misrepresented is never pleasant, but not all insults are created equally.
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