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Self-Storage Units Can Spark 'Storage Wars'
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
If you're a fan of the reality TV show "Storage Wars", you may be keenly aware of the legal issues that come with renting a self-storage unit. Renting a...
5 Notable New State Laws for 2013
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
As you deal with your hangover and watch football on New Year's Day, you should also be prepared for a slew of new state laws. In fact, about 400 new laws are...
Rhonda Lee, TV Anchor, Fired Over Facebook Reply
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
TV meteorologist Rhonda Lee was allegedly fired from a Shreveport, Louisiana television station for responding to racially charged comments on Facebook. Now,...
Woman's Firing for Being Too Attractive Upheld
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
Dental assistant Melissa Nelson was fired for being too attractive, so she sued her employer. But Iowa's Supreme Court has upheld her firing as lawful. In...
'Sesame Street' Divorce Kit Helps Parents, Kids
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
A new "Sesame Street" online "divorce kit" aims to deal with a subject that the children's show has been silent on during its run. But now the show is tackling...
What Do Instagram's New Terms of Service Mean?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Photo-sharing service Instagram published an updated version of its terms of service as well as its privacy policy on Monday. Instagram users did a collective...