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5 Legal Issues for Women: Where to Turn for Help
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
To commemorate International Women's Day, let's discuss the myriad legal issues women face and the resources that are available at their fingertips. Despite...
Is It Legal to Sign a Contract With a Minor?
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
Adults who enter into contracts with minors may be wondering if it's legal to do so. In general, minors don't have the legal capacity to enter into a contract...
Supreme Court Calendar: 5 Cases to Watch in March
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Supreme Court's calendar for March includes seven days of oral argument, but there are a few calendared cases that deserve a bit more of your...
What Is Fair Use? Consider These 4 Factors
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
The legal doctrine of fair use allows you to use copyrighted material for certain purposes without permission from the copyright owner. Stated otherwise, fair...
Why Aren't Cameras Allowed Inside the Supreme Court?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Supreme Court has never allowed its proceedings to be recorded, but a rogue video that surfaced on YouTube this week offered rare, if shaky, moving...
Public Sleeping Day: Is It Ever Illegal to Snooze?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Stop yawning and perk up: It's National Public Sleeping Day! There are a variety of creative ways to get your Z's on in public spaces to celebrate the...