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Zimmerman's Wife Shellie Files for Divorce: Reports
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Acquitted killer George Zimmerman may soon see more time in court, as his wife Shellie Zimmerman filed for divorce on Thursday. Prior to filing the divorce...
Is Saying the N-Word at Work Illegal?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Sorry Chris Rock and Dave Chapelle, but a federal court in New York found a manager's use of the N-word among blacks in the workplace was sufficiently hostile...
Can Schools Monitor Students on Social Media?
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Are schools allowed to monitor their students on social media? Middle and high schools in Glendale, California are doing just that. School officials have hired...
Is It Illegal to Remix Music?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Aspiring DJs and music enthusiasts everywhere love original music, and they love it even more when it's remixed. But is it illegal to remix music? Whether...
Who Is Exempt From Obamacare's Mandate?
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Are you exempt from Obamacare's individual mandate? The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare, generally requires...
53% of Student Loan Recipients Still Paying Them Off
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
A new FindLaw survey on student loans finds that more than half of all loan recipients are still paying them off. On a larger scale, that means one in six...