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Criminal Defense

Can the Odor of Marijuana Still Give Probable Cause for a Vehicle Search at a Traffic Stop?

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 23, 2026

The nose knows. At least, that used to be the way things worked. For decades, it was accepted that law enforcement officers who detected a marijuana odor...

Consumer Protection

Letting the Sun Shine In: Can You Buy a Plug-In Solar Panel To Reduce Electricity Bills?

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 23, 2026

It's bright, helps plants grow, and, depending on where you live, is either too hot, not warm enough, or just right. The Sun, our solar system's resident star,...

Greedy Associates

Will North Carolina Ban Third-Party Litigation Funding?

By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on June 22, 2026

The North Carolina General Assembly has passed a measure that would prohibit third-party litigation funding (TPLF) in the state. The vote wasn’t close, with HB...

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General Interest

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Law and Daily Life

Can the Odor of Marijuana Still Give Probable Cause for a Vehicle Search at a Traffic Stop?

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 23, 2026

The nose knows. At least, that used to be the way things worked. For decades, it was accepted that law enforcement officers who detected a marijuana odor during a traffic…

Legally Weird

Comedian Learns New California Business Tax Fraud Unit Isn’t Joking Around After Arrest on 12 Felony Counts

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 22, 2026

If it were its own country, California’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) would rank it as the fourth-largest economy in the world. A recent arrest demonstrated that if you’re one of…

Courtside

A Culture Clash Between Danone and Chobani Over Protein Claims

By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on June 18, 2026

Even if you’ve never counted a macro in your life, it’s hard to miss America’s protein obsession. Protein powders and shakes are old news — these days, brands are packing…

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Law and Daily Life

Can the Odor of Marijuana Still Give Probable Cause for a Vehicle Search at a Traffic Stop?

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 23, 2026

The nose knows. At least, that used to be the way things worked. For decades, it was accepted that law enforcement officers who detected a marijuana odor during a traffic…

Law and Daily Life

Letting the Sun Shine In: Can You Buy a Plug-In Solar Panel To Reduce Electricity Bills?

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 23, 2026

It's bright, helps plants grow, and, depending on where you live, is either too hot, not warm enough, or just right. The Sun, our solar system's resident star, is also…

Law and Daily Life

Can Children Sue Their Parents for "Sharenting"?

By Amy O'Neal, J.D. | Last updated on June 22, 2026

During the 1920s, four-year-old Jackie Coogan was one of America’s favorite movie stars. When Coogan came of age after years of hard work in Hollywood, he learned he was penniless…

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Courtside

A Culture Clash Between Danone and Chobani Over Protein Claims

By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on June 18, 2026

Even if you’ve never counted a macro in your life, it’s hard to miss America’s protein obsession. Protein powders and shakes are old news — these days, brands are packing…

Courtside

A Crime of Passion? Mangione Reveals Probable Defense Based on Extreme Emotional Disturbance

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 18, 2026

They may still be several months off, but how the criminal trials Luigi Mangione will face for the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 might play out…

Courtside

Disability Rights Advocates File Suit Against New York’s Medical Aid In Dying Law

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 16, 2026

Should terminally ill patients have the option to end their pain and suffering on their own terms? The state of New York believes that they should, as evidenced by the…

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Legally Weird

Comedian Learns New California Business Tax Fraud Unit Isn’t Joking Around After Arrest on 12 Felony Counts

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 22, 2026

If it were its own country, California’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) would rank it as the fourth-largest economy in the world. A recent arrest demonstrated that if you’re one of…

Legally Weird

Todd and Julie Chrisley File $25 Million Legal Malpractice Lawsuit Against Their Former Defense Attorney

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 12, 2026

When it comes to the law, do former reality show stars and pardoned felons Todd and Julie Chrisley know best? According to a lawsuit filed in federal court on June…

Legally Weird

No Way Out: Sean Combs Faces Sexual Assault of a Minor Claims in New Lawsuit

By Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on June 12, 2026

For rapper, producer, record executive, hip-hop mogul, and multimedia celebrity Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the hits just keep on coming. Unfortunately, the most recent ones have been civil lawsuits against him.…

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