Carolyn Hansen, J.D.
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With nearly 20 years of experience in legal content strategy, writing, and editing, Carolyn has researched and authored hundreds of legal websites and articles for attorneys nationwide. She has written on a wide range of topics, from family law to criminal defense and immigration.
Carolyn graduated from Vassar College with a bachelor’s degree in English before she earned her Juris Doctorate at Mitchell Hamline College of Law. When not immersing herself in the latest legal news, Carolyn enjoys running around the lakes near her home in Minneapolis, spending time with her husband and their two children, and traveling.
A 55-year-old pastor from Florida experienced life-threatening pulmonary embolisms, but he didn’t seek medical attention until it was almost too late. That’s because he sought guidance from ChatGPT, which evaluated his reported symptoms and dispensed incorrect medical advice. The man, Scott Winters, together with the organization Tech Justice Law, the…
Deepfakes are popping up in the news all over the place, from their use in cybercrime and fraud to political propaganda, entertainment, and even non-consensual intimate images, which have triggered recent legislation. But they’re not just the subject of the law — they’re also a hot…
A recent criminal case illustrates how deceptive health marketing can blur the line between education and exploitation, especially on social media where people are encouraged to self-diagnose. California federal judge Charles R. Breyer sentenced two former executives to years in prison and fines of $1 million each. The executives —…
College has become increasingly expensive, and the number of American families who can afford it outright is shrinking. In fact, education data shows that about 85.5% of first-time college students apply for some form of financial aid. The process usually starts with completing the Free Application for Federal Student…
Over the last few months, a scandal has absolutely rocked families, Lego aficionados and anyone who loves justice. It’s the Bricks & Minifigs and Reckless Ben controversy — the subject of a viral YouTube investigation with millions of views. Here’s a breakdown of the LEGO scandal and the legal dispute…
Google’s YouTube has settled a social media addiction case that was brought by a 15-year-old boy in Florida. The case is seen as a fresh legal blow for online platforms that have been accused of playing a significant role in an ongoing children’s mental health crisis. The teenager, who used…
When Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols went to trial for the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing, there was just one piece of video evidence against them. It was grainy security camera footage from the lobby of a building a few blocks away. For a moment, the bomb-laden rental truck could be…
Imagine two people going through the checkout at your local big box store. They pick up the exact same product and scan it at the exact same time. One pays $10. The other pays $14. The price difference isn’t due to a coupon or membership in the store’s loyalty…
Drag queen and environmental activist Pattie Gonia and the outdoor apparel company Patagonia are engaged in a high-profile trademark infringement lawsuit. Patagonia took action against Pattie related to her efforts to trademark “Pattie Gonia”, sell merchandise, and promote her activism and online marketing. Pattie Gonia has become…
Effective summer 2026, law students at the University of California Berkeley will no longer be allowed to use AI for most class assignments and exams. That’s because their professors kept finding misrepresented or nonexistent cases cited in students’ work. With the new policy comes some significant changes. It appears…