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Estate Planning

What Does It Mean to Be Someone’s Emergency Contact?

By Carolyn Hansen, J.D. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

If you’ve ever completed new-hire paperwork, filled out an intake form at a new doctor’s office, or enrolled your kid in school, you’ve probably faced a...

Celebrity Justice

Will the Real Artist Please Stand Up? Suno Sued Over Elvis and Eminem Music.

By Natalie Moritz | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

Elvis Presley and Eminem may come from entirely different generations and genres of music, but their rights holders are making the same claim against AI music...

Greedy Associates

Who Really Passed? Arkansas Bar Exam Case Puts Lawyers’ Results Under Scrutiny.

By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

For many JDs, the biggest nightmare is failing the bar exam. But what if you earned a passing score, only for someone to change it to a failing one? That is...

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General Interest

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Law and Daily Life

What Does It Mean to Be Someone’s Emergency Contact?

By Carolyn Hansen, J.D. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

If you’ve ever completed new-hire paperwork, filled out an intake form at a new doctor’s office, or enrolled your kid in school, you’ve probably faced a perplexing task — naming…

Legally Weird

Will the Real Artist Please Stand Up? Suno Sued Over Elvis and Eminem Music.

By Natalie Moritz | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

Elvis Presley and Eminem may come from entirely different generations and genres of music, but their rights holders are making the same claim against AI music generator Suno: that the…

Courtside

Virginia Jury Convicts Husband of Murder After He Admits Dismembering Missing Wife

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

In a case that seems destined to be covered on a true crime podcast, a Prince William County jury in Virginia convicted Naresh Bhatt of the first-degree murder of his…

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Law and Daily Life

What Does It Mean to Be Someone’s Emergency Contact?

By Carolyn Hansen, J.D. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

If you’ve ever completed new-hire paperwork, filled out an intake form at a new doctor’s office, or enrolled your kid in school, you’ve probably faced a perplexing task — naming…

Law and Daily Life

Can You Sue Someone for Giving You an STD?

By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Updated by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

When you find out that you've contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD), your first thought may be how to get justice on the person you believe is responsible. In many…

Law and Daily Life

What Is a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)?

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a compelling legal option for anyone facing domestic violence. It is a court order that protects a person or persons from physical, mental, verbal,…

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Courtside

Virginia Jury Convicts Husband of Murder After He Admits Dismembering Missing Wife

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

In a case that seems destined to be covered on a true crime podcast, a Prince William County jury in Virginia convicted Naresh Bhatt of the first-degree murder of his…

Courtside

Hands Off History: The Legal Risks of Touching National Treasures

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on

Sean Gerlach and Dawn Hawa don’t need to ask for whom the bell tolls. As the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) was happy to tell them, it tolls for vandalism.…

Courtside

Can Nvidia Shareholders Sue a CEO Over an Alleged Spy Affair?

By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang sent a letter of apology to his employees, admitting to an extramarital affair. While that may not be newsworthy on its own, the issue…

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Legally Weird

Will the Real Artist Please Stand Up? Suno Sued Over Elvis and Eminem Music.

By Natalie Moritz | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

Elvis Presley and Eminem may come from entirely different generations and genres of music, but their rights holders are making the same claim against AI music generator Suno: that the…

Legally Weird

McRib Class-Action Lawsuit Can Continue. What Does It Take to Survive a Motion to Dismiss?

By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

Order a McRib sandwich, expect rib meat. Is that a reasonable assumption, or are you reading too much into a sandwich? Four McDonald’s customers say they have a bone to…

Legally Weird

Get Him to the Jail: Russell Brand Convicted on Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

For decades, Russell Brand was well known for his acting, stand-up comedy, hosting duties, book writing, and being an online influencer. After a verdict was delivered in a London court…

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