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Can Threats Made on Social Media Get You Arrested?

By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

You open Instagram for a little mindless scrolling, then spot a comment you can’t resist answering. One reply turns into five. Now you’re arguing with a...

Law and Daily Life

Savvy Move or Pure Folly: Should You Try to Avoid Being Served for a Lawsuit?

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

It may not be as certain as death and taxes, but your chances of successfully avoiding a process server to evade legal documents are slim at best. Your...

FindLaw for Teens

My Child Has Been Automatically Enrolled in a Trump Account - What Does That Mean?

By J.P. Finet, J.D. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

The White House’s recent announcement that more than 60 million of the nearly 70 million American children were automatically enrolled in Trump accounts likely...

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Law and Daily Life

Can Threats Made on Social Media Get You Arrested?

By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

You open Instagram for a little mindless scrolling, then spot a comment you can’t resist answering. One reply turns into five. Now you’re arguing with a stranger, and neither of…

Law and Daily Life

Savvy Move or Pure Folly: Should You Try to Avoid Being Served for a Lawsuit?

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

It may not be as certain as death and taxes, but your chances of successfully avoiding a process server to evade legal documents are slim at best. Your attempts at…

Courtside

Paid to Say It, Sued for Saying It: What Spicer v. Sutton Means for Cameo Creators

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

The e-commerce platform Cameo has spent the past decade offering a highly desired product. For a fee, customers can purchase a short, personalized video from a large list of reality…

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Law and Daily Life

Can Threats Made on Social Media Get You Arrested?

By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

You open Instagram for a little mindless scrolling, then spot a comment you can’t resist answering. One reply turns into five. Now you’re arguing with a stranger, and neither of…

Law and Daily Life

Savvy Move or Pure Folly: Should You Try to Avoid Being Served for a Lawsuit?

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

It may not be as certain as death and taxes, but your chances of successfully avoiding a process server to evade legal documents are slim at best. Your attempts at…

Law and Daily Life

My Child Has Been Automatically Enrolled in a Trump Account - What Does That Mean?

By J.P. Finet, J.D. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

The White House’s recent announcement that more than 60 million of the nearly 70 million American children were automatically enrolled in Trump accounts likely surprised many U.S. parents, who are…

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Courtside

Paid to Say It, Sued for Saying It: What Spicer v. Sutton Means for Cameo Creators

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

The e-commerce platform Cameo has spent the past decade offering a highly desired product. For a fee, customers can purchase a short, personalized video from a large list of reality…

Courtside

Dudley Do-Wrong? Can National Park Rangers Prosecute Criminal Matters From Yosemite?

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

Those facing federal charges should expect federal prosecutors to take them to court. This applies to offenses committed in the National Park system, which falls under federal jurisdiction. However, a…

Courtside

How Does a Civil Lawsuit Work?

By Amy O'Neal, J.D. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

A lawsuit can be intimidating, even to lawyers. Understanding what happens in a typical legal action can help you consider what to do in your own situation. Although every state…

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Legally Weird

Savvy Move or Pure Folly: Should You Try to Avoid Being Served for a Lawsuit?

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

It may not be as certain as death and taxes, but your chances of successfully avoiding a process server to evade legal documents are slim at best. Your attempts at…

Legally Weird

Dudley Do-Wrong? Can National Park Rangers Prosecute Criminal Matters From Yosemite?

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

Those facing federal charges should expect federal prosecutors to take them to court. This applies to offenses committed in the National Park system, which falls under federal jurisdiction. However, a…

Legally Weird

Despite Lawsuit Victory, Hershey Changes Packaging for Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on

As the old saying goes, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Even if you do beat ‘em, it’s sometimes a good idea to take steps so you don’t have…

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