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Texas Sued by Justice Dept. Over Voter ID Law
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
The Justice Department filed suit against the state of Texas in federal court Thursday, claiming the state's voter identification law illegally discriminates...
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Set to Resign: Report
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Disgraced San Diego Mayor Bob Filner is prepared to resign over issues related to a sexual harassment lawsuit -- and it only took a mere 18 alleged victims and...
'Tuff' Lessons From Ga. School Gunman 911 Call
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Antoinette Tuff made an incredibly difficult 911 call and helped to prevent a mass shooting at an elementary school near Atlanta on Tuesday. What can we learn...
Unenforceable Contract? 5 Common Errors
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Under certain circumstances, a seemingly valid contract may be struck down as unenforceable. It can potentially happen even if both parties seemingly agree to...
School Cell Phone Policies: 7 Common Rules
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
With baby iPhones and children's mobile apps gaining popularity, it's no surprise that school cell phone policies are becoming increasingly...
$10 Minimum Wage: Calif. Bill Awaits Gov's OK
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
California is set to increase its minimum wage to $10 an hour by 2016 under a bill passed by the legislature. The bill, which Gov. Jerry Brown says he will...