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Federal Courts

Alito Explained Why He’s Sitting Out on a Case. Just Don’t Get Used to It.

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

Supreme Court justices don’t typically give the public much of a peek behind the recusal curtain. Usually, a justice simply disappears from a case, and...

Law and Daily Life

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 to beat ‘em...

Legally Weird

Amazon’s ‘About You’ Profiles are Getting Cheeky. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

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

When you order jeans online, it helps to see reviews. But what if those reviews are of your own …assets? One shopper discovered that Amazon’s “About You”...

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General Interest

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Law and Daily Life

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…

Legally Weird

Amazon’s ‘About You’ Profiles are Getting Cheeky. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

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

When you order jeans online, it helps to see reviews. But what if those reviews are of your own …assets? One shopper discovered that Amazon’s “About You” profile apparently described…

Courtside

Federal Judge Strikes Down DOJ Restrictions on Grants for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Assault

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

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) defended new restrictions on grants serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence. A federal judge minced no words in finding the agency’s explanations inadequate.…

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Law and Daily Life

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…

Law and Daily Life

All Treats, No Legal Tricks: A Homeowner’s Guide to Halloween

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

Trick or treaters may be descending on your home in droves once the sun sets this Halloween. You may think you have your bases covered with candy and a lit…

Law and Daily Life

Sent Money to the Wrong Person? Don’t Bank on an Automatic Refund

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

You just wrapped up a great night of pizza and beer with your kickball team to celebrate the end of the season. Tyler put the whole tab on his credit…

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Courtside

Federal Judge Strikes Down DOJ Restrictions on Grants for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Assault

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

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) defended new restrictions on grants serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence. A federal judge minced no words in finding the agency’s explanations inadequate.…

Courtside

Judge Blocks Utah’s Age Verification Law for VPN Users Visiting Adult Websites

By J.P. Finet, J.D. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of a Utah law requiring adult content providers to verify the ages of in-state visitors using a virtual private network (VPN) to hide…

Courtside

SEC Files Suit Against Alleged 'AI Investing Bots' Fraudsters

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

A certificate bearing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s name can look reassuring on an investment company’s website. But if you made it yourself, don’t be surprised when the agency…

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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…

Legally Weird

Amazon’s ‘About You’ Profiles are Getting Cheeky. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

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

When you order jeans online, it helps to see reviews. But what if those reviews are of your own …assets? One shopper discovered that Amazon’s “About You” profile apparently described…

Legally Weird

Chicago Cubs WIN (Lawsuit Against Rooftop Viewing Venue)!!

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

Chicago Cubs fans had to be disappointed by the club’s quick exit from the Wild Card round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs last week. While the Ricketts Family, who own…

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