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Why Do Journalists Use Words Like 'Claimed' and 'Alleged'?
By Ashley Ravid | Last updated on
Have you ever read a news article about an "alleged" crime or event and wondered why it sounds like even the writer of the piece wasn't sure what...
State Mask Laws: A Summary
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
Contemplating face-mask laws in the U.S. can be a dizzying exercise. Many states require masks and some don't. And if states do require them, what does it...
Can Musicians Get Politicians to Stop Playing Their Songs?
By Ashley Ravid | Last updated on
Even though an artist may be the voice of a song, they rarely have full control over where and when their music can be played. President Donald Trump has been...
Trump Re-Election Campaign Sues Nevada Over Vote-By-Mail Policy
By Ashley Ravid | Last updated on
Even before Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, he claimed that rampant voter fraud contributed to swaying elections across the country. As his...
What to Do If Someone Asks You to Sign a Blank Paper
By FindLaw Staff | Last updated on
Let's start with the main point: never sign something blank. Don't do it when asked, and don't do it for fun and leave it around. When it comes to areas like...
Can a Store Take Your Temperature?
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
It's become broadly understood by now that restaurants and stores have an absolute right to require that customers wear face masks. But what about requiring...