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Why Obamacare Will Be Decided on Constitutionality
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
If there's one thing that court watchers are agreeing on after the first day of oral arguments in the health care challenge, it's that the Supreme Court will...
Trayvon's Mom Wants to Trademark Her Son's Name
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Trayvon Martin's mother is standing her ground when it comes to the commercial use of her son's name. Sybrina Fulton wants to trademark two popular slogans...
If You Find It, Can You Really Keep It?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
"Finders keepers, losers weepers" is a taunt that many American children have grown up with. But is it really the case that if you find it, you own it? A...
Student Loans Stay With You For Life
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Generally speaking, you cannot discharge student loans. Bankruptcy law--more specifically, section 523(a)(8) of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer...
Spring Break Abroad? Get a Power of Attorney
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
When you travel abroad (for Spring Break or any kind of travel), you probably remember your passport, visas and vaccinations.But you probably don't think much...
Which Spouse Gets to Claim Child as Dependent?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Most Americans know that you can claim a dependent and get a tax exemption. But when you're divorced, does the tax exemption still apply? This question can...