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.

Confidentiality agreements: Do they work?

A good non-disclosure agreement knows what it protects, why it needs to be protected and limits the damage when disclosure occurs.

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Paternity leave: Options for dads-to-be

Are you a working dad looking to take paternity leave? Did you know that dads can look to three main areas for help: federal law, state law, and his…

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When can the police search the trunk of a car?

The fourth amendment, as it is generally understood, protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. But, what happens if you get pulled over by a…

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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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Top 5 intellectual property disputes

Intellectual property disputes are incredibly common. Find out what intellectual property is and what your rights are.

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How does the impeachment process work?

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was impeached. How does the impeachment process work?

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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…

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Office pools: Are they legal?

The best advice for office pools is to keep betting 'in': informal, infrequent and insignificant. That way you won't invite unwanted guests, a…

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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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Are literary parodies protected under the first amendment?

What if you decided to rewrite F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel The Great Gatsby? Good luck with that. But wait: your protagonist is not Nick…

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