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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Five Biggest Sexual Harassment Cases
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.
· 4 min read
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What Are Statutes of Limitations?
You've been wronged, you're mad, and you know you want to sue, but first you need to learn more about statutes of limitations. Read more to find out how statutes of limitations can affect you and your case.
· 3 min read
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School Lockers: What Can a Teacher Search?
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.
· 4 min read
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Police Lineups: Are They Reliable?
What is the real-life version of a lineup? And most of all, can you count on it?
· 4 min read
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Free Speech Primer: What Can You Say?
The First Amendment, aka the right to freedom of speech, gives you the right to speak freely on any subject without government restriction or penalties. Can you really say or write anything you want?
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Neighbor Disputes: What to Do When Your Neighbor Invades Your Property
If your neighbor is crowding you out of your own home or yard, it's time to take action.
· 3 min read
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Noisy Neighbors: What Is Your Recourse Against a Noisy Neighbor?
Since a majority of Americans live in urban centers, chances are many of us confront the challenges of living in close proximity to our fellow citizens. But the insomniac neat freak upstairs who insists on vacuuming at 3 a.m. or the never-ending kegger next door need not be insufferable nuisances. A little legal knowledge and a good set of earplugs will help you get your hard-earned z's.
· 2 min read
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Know Your Rights: What Does Freedom of Religion Cover?
Deciding whether to say, 'Happy Holidays' or 'Merry Christmas' can be a personal choice. But for employers, government agencies, and schools, holiday activities or public displays must respect freedom of religion; otherwise, they could be held liable for discrimination.
· 5 min read
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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.
· 3 min read
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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 considered "enemy combatants" via military commission. Bypassing Congress, Bush's order was clear that these "foreign nationals" would have no ability to "invoke rights under any other body of law, U.S. or international" and that "justice was to be dispensed swiftly, close to where our forces may be fighting, without years of pretrial proceedings or post-trial appeals."
· 4 min read
