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Legal How-To: Reviewing, Disputing Legal Bills
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
You hired a lawyer and were promised one rate. But when you get your legal bill in the mail, it's much more than you expect. That's what led to a recent case...
With DOMA, Supreme Court Hears 2 Arguments
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
The Supreme Court is hearing about two hours of arguments today regarding the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, commonly referred to as...
3 Ways to Get a Landlord to Make Repairs
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
Any renter knows it can be like pulling teeth to get a landlord to make repairs. Landlords are reluctant to give their time and more reluctant to open their...
Prop 8 Arguments: 3 Possible Outcomes
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
The fate of California's Proposition 8 lies in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court, as oral arguments have just wrapped up. It's the first of two same-sex...
Skype, Xbox Snooping Requests Revealed
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
Is the government snooping on your Skype, Xbox, Hotmail, or other Microsoft accounts? If so, how often does it happen? After receiving criticism for its lack...
When Can Parental Rights Be Terminated?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
It's a sad fact that some people don't know how to be parents and deserve to have a court terminate their parental rights. It isn't a decision to be taken...