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Apps Are Keeping Track of Students, but Who Is Keeping Track of the Apps?
By Kellie Pantekoek, Esq. | Last updated on
Schools today are turning to software applications for help with everything from grading and tracking homework to managing behavior and class scheduling. And...
PFAS: Current Lawsuits and Overview
By Robert Bjornson | Last updated on
Our environments are filled with chemicals. Some of them occur naturally, while some were introduced by people. Unfortunately, some of the chemicals introduced...
How Do I Get My Divorce Records Sealed?
By Kellie Pantekoek, Esq. | Last updated on
Most court proceedings are considered public matters, even when they deal with sensitive issues like divorce. That's why in the vast majority of jurisdictions,...
Is It Legal for Police to Have Sex With Those in Custody?
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
Two Pennsylvania lawmakers don't think it's right that cops in that state can legally have sex with people in their custody. They're proposing bills to...
What Is a Military 'Duty to Disobey'?
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
When can a soldier or officer refuse to follow an order they disagree with? The question arose recently when U.S. Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer...
If You Discover and Remove a GPS Tracking Device From Your Car, Is It Theft?
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
In 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police may attach a GPS tracking device to your car, unbeknownst to you, if they obtain a search warrant. But what...