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Plan B Appeal: Order 'Undermines' FDA
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
In a move that has disappointed reproductive rights advocates, the Justice Department is challenging a federal judge's order requiring the government to make...
Top 10 Legal Issues for Single Moms
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
There are many single moms out there, including glitzy and glamorous ones. In fact, more than one-third of all American moms -- 36% -- were unmarried in 2011,...
Is It Legal for Your Boss to Read Your Email?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Bosses know that many employees aren't just working on the job, they're also writing personal email. The employer trump card? Monitor employee email activity....
Rhode Island Gay Marriages to Begin Aug. 1
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Rhode Island's first gay marriages are set for August 1, now that Gov. Lincoln Chafee has signed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the state. The law was...
Legal How-To: Fighting Red-Light Camera Tickets
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Red-light cameras can be a major pain for any driver who has received a ticket. But there are some potential ways to fight red-light camera tickets on your...
Abalone Diving Is Legal, But There Are Limits
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Abalone are prized for their beautiful iridescent shells and clam-like meat, but divers who hunt these mollusks may be biting off more than they can chew. This...