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Thousands of Works From 1923 Will Enter the Public Domain This Year
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Copyright protection is great, but it's not forever. The length of any copyright will depend on the type of work, authorship, and renewals, but every copyright...
You Must Now Be 21 to Purchase an Assault Rifle in Washington
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Semi-automatic rifles, the weapon of choice for mass shootings, will now be as hard to buy as a pistol in the state of Washington. Voters approved I-1639, an...
Update on the Legal Battle Over Obamacare
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Who, exactly, is the U.S. government, whom do they serve, and who will represent their interests in court? Those questions are brought into sharp relief when...
Can I Give My Kids Piercings at Home?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
For many parents and children, ear piercings are a rite of passage. And parents have a few options when it comes to piercing their children's ears. Some...
California Pet Stores May Only Sell Rescue Animals
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
If it pushes an industry underground, is it still a good idea? That is the dilemma Californians will soon find out. AB 485 went into effect at the beginning of...
When Is It Too Late to Register to Vote?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The midterm elections are upon us. And while early voting in most states has closed, you can still cast your ballot at the polls on election day tomorrow. If...