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Who Must Comply With HIPAA Regulations?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
If you've heard of HIPAA -- the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 -- you probably know that it protects private medical information....
5 Key Cases Since MLK's 'I Have a Dream' Speech
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired millions with his "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963, hoping that one day people would "not be judged by the color of...
Who Wins in an Embryo Custody Battle?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
As the age of first child becomes later and later, more couples are turning to invitro fertilization. Others -- including men -- face medical treatment and...
Washington Can Legalize Pot on Nov. Ballot
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Voters in Washington state are set to decide on a proposal that would legalize marijuana possession for non-medical use and authorize its sale in state-run...
Legal for Moms to Let Kids Get a Tattoo?
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
A Georgia mom arrested for letting her 10-year-old son get a tattoo claims she didn't know it was illegal. But police have an inkling that's not completely...
School Bans Ugg Boots Over Cell Phone Smuggling
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Pottstown Middle School has started a unique clothing ban for an even more unique reason. The Philadelphia-area school recently instituted an Ugg ban over cell...