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Can You Be Fired for Going On Strike?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
When you and other workers decide to go on strike to protest working conditions, you may be worried about being fired. Typically employers cannot fire...
Should Columbus Day Be 'Indigenous People's Day' Instead?
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
Today is the federally recognized Columbus Day holiday, celebrating the voyage of Christopher Columbus and his "discovery" of the New World. But in some cities...
10 Laws You Should Know If You're in Illinois
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Illinois is more than just home to Chicago, it's practically the center of culture for the Midwest. But you won't be able to fully appreciate that spirit if...
Who Legally Owns Your Facebook Posts?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Facebook users may be convinced that they "own" whatever content they post to Facebook, but the legal reality is a little bit different. If you read Facebook's...
5 Supreme Court Legal Terms You May Not Know
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
The Supreme Court doesn't take pains to make itself more understandable than any other federal court, and it often uses terms that average Americans might not...
Texting While Biking: Is It Legal?
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
By now, you're likely aware that texting while driving is illegal pretty much everywhere. But what about texting while biking? Bike riders are generally...