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Colorado Court Dismisses Synthetic Marijuana Lawsuit Against State

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

Laws surrounding marijuana cultivation, distribution, and use rank as some of the most diverse and confusing legislation around. Perhaps that's to be expected when they involve a substance that's either decriminalized or fully legal in the majority of states, yet remains classified as a Schedule I drug…

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Rollback of Data Protection Policies Sparks Concern

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

In the shadowy world of U.S. intelligence, a quiet revolution is underway. After former President Biden’s administration spent years putting in place protections to safeguard Americans’ personal data, recent policy shifts under the Trump administration may have just undone all of that work. Data's Role in National…

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Can Cops Search Your Home Based on Sense of Smell?

By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on

According to the Kansas Supreme Court, the nose knows. In a 4-3 decision, the highest court in Kansas resolved conflicting decisions at the appellate level to rule that if police smell raw weed when outside a Kansas home, they can conduct a warrantless search of the home based on probable cause. This smells fishy on many different levels, as pointed out by the minority opinion, but the ruling will stand.

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Something for Nothing Can Cost You Plenty in New Mail Delivery Scam

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

Surprises can be fun, and it's likely that a fair number of us have been handed a package from UPS or Amazon but couldn't remember what we'd ordered. If you're still perplexed when you open the box and view the contents, your memory might not be what's…

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Ohio Man's Belongings Auctioned by Storage Company Despite Court Order

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

Christopher Cirotto had a tough time when American Self Storage auctioned his belongings in Pickerington, Ohio. He took the matter to court, claiming breach of contract and emotional distress, among other things, but he has had an uphill legal battle. Let’s break down what happened. The Storage…

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Surprising Non-Violent Crimes That Could Send Kids to Jail

By George Khoury, Esq. | Updated by Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on

It is no shock that minors will land in jail for using, possessing or selling drugs, or for stealing. After all, these are criminal offenses that are not unique to minors. However, when a minor is arrested for possessing or drinking alcohol, it's a little bit different, because adults cannot be arrested just for possessing or drinking alcohol. This distinction is what is known as a "status offense.

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