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Settlement Reached in Brooke Astor Estate, Millions to Charity
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
After five years battling it out before the probate courts, Brooke Astor's estate has finally been resolved, with a significant amount going to...
What Happens to Your Facebook When You Die?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
What happens to your Facebook when you die? For better or for worse, social networking sites are the modern day shoebox. They hold our thoughts, our photos...
Porn Star Teacher to Appeal School Firing
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
An ex-porn star turned science teacher plans to fight her firing, after coworkers exposed some of her pre-school exploits online. Stacie Halas, 32, was placed...
NY Woman Fired After Donating Kidney to Boss
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Would you ever donate a kidney to your boss? Probably not, but Debbie Stevens of Long Island did, and now she's filed a discrimination complaint with state...
Is Streaming or Watching Movies Illegal?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Online streaming is gaining in popularity, and for some, it's replaced illegal (and legal) downloading altogether. The entertainment industry is undoubtedly...
Legal to Grow Weed in a Rental Unit?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
You knew it was coming. We couldn't let April 20 pass without at least a few posts about marijuana and the law. And this time, we're going to discuss whether...