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Is It Legal to Photocopy Textbooks?
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
College and grad students subsisting solely on Top Ramen may be trying to save money by photocopying textbooks. But is it legal to do so? While the best...
Robin Williams Set Up a Trust for His Kids. Should You?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Actor Robin Williams passed after taking his own life on Monday, but a trust he set up before his death aims to legally protect his children. According to TMZ,...
Legal How-To: Appealing a College Disciplinary Decision
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
Maybe you were hit with disciplinary sanctions as the result of a made-up misconduct allegation against university police, or perhaps a because of a bit of...
5 Legal Tips for Choosing a New Daycare
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
The need for daycare is both prevalent and problematic. Nationwide, some 12 million children age 4 and under are cared for daily by someone other than a...
Is It Illegal to Block Traffic?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
When a driver blocks traffic, it's not only irritating, it may be illegal.Depending on the circumstances, blocking traffic may violate city or state traffic...
Plagiarism: 5 Potential Legal Consequences
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
As college students prepare for to start their fall terms, the unfolding saga of Senator John Walsh's plagiarized college paper should act as a warning of the...