Law and Daily Life

With legalized marijuana budding in Washington state and Colorado, many pot lovers are left to wonder: Is it legal to send marijuana in the mail? What if you use the U.S. Postal Service? Or what about a private mail carrier, or even a courier service? Are these methods lawful? Don't run out to the post office with your Maui Wowie just yet, because the short answers are no, no, and probably no. Generally speaking, here's why:1. Federal Mail.

For over a century, the National Association of Realtors (N.A.R.) was the undisputed royalty of the real estate world, overseeing the buying and selling of homes and properties in the United States. The past few years have marked a reversal of fortunes, including a payout of almost…

Nearly every local news station is always ready, willing, and able to help law enforcement locate a "person of interest" for a criminal investigation. After all, crime reporting, particularly unsolved mysteries, makes for good television and even better ratings. But what is a "person of interest" anyway? The phrase is intentionally vague, but the common understanding is that it refers to a suspected criminal, especially when it is used in the context of a criminal investigation.

Between April 2022 and January 2025, Mescall ran a fake law firm in Manhattan using names like “Prospection Legal” and “Mescall Law P.C.” He created online profiles on legal websites and social media, claiming he had a law degree from Texas Tech University and over a decade of legal experience. But none of this was true. Mescall was never a licensed attorney.

False imprisonment involves unlawful restraint against someone's will by an entity without legal authority or justification. It can lead to both criminal charges and civil lawsuits, depending on the jurisdiction. In a civil context, the plaintiff must prove willful confinement and awareness or harm from the confinement. This tort does not require physical restraint alone; it can also occur through threats or misuse of authority.

The world doesn't stop because the weather has gotten brutal, and we all do our best to carry on despite the discomfort. High heat and humidity can take their toll on our health, and it is possible to become ill or even die from excessive conditions due to high temperatures. While you can't sue the sun, in certain situations, there is a duty of care that arises when extreme temperatures are present.