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.
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…
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…
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…
Top 5 intellectual property disputes
Intellectual property disputes are incredibly common. Find out what intellectual property is and what your rights are.
How does the impeachment process work?
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was impeached. How does the impeachment process work?
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…
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…
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…
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…