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Violence Against Women Act: 7 Things to Know
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
After months of political debate, the Violence Against Women Act has been renewed. President Obama is poised to sign the bill into law. VAWA, first passed in...
Legal How-To: Writing an IOU or Loan Note
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
Loaning money to family and friends can be a delicate subject. You don't want to be too formal with the terms of the loan. Yet, if you don't write a proper...
What Is 'Mudding'? Is It Legal?
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
The recent death of MTV's "Buckwild" star Shain Gandee has thrust "mudding" into the spotlight. Many people are now wondering just what is mudding and whether...
What Stockton's Bankruptcy Means for Residents
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
The city of Stockton, California, is eligible for bankruptcy protection, a federal judge has ruled. The ruling rejected creditors' arguments that the city was...
5 Reasons You May Want to Quit Facebook
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
There are many different reasons to quit Facebook. To begin with, it's just not that "cool" anymore -- your parents and even your grandparents are likely on...
Powerball Winner Owes $29K in Child Support
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
A New Jersey man who won the $338 million Powerball jackpot will now have enough money to pay his past-due child support. It can't be all good news for lotto...