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10 Laws You Should Know If You're in Missouri
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
Before Missouri was admitted as the 24th state in 1821, it was part of the much larger Missouri Territory. This was the name given to the Louisiana Purchase to...
Same-Sex Marriage Returns to Supreme Court: 3 Things You Should Know
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in a case that could decide whether the U.S. Constitution requires states to allow or recognize gay...
Church Fires Unwed, Pregnant Woman for Violating Moral Code
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
An unwed, pregnant Virginia woman was fired from her job at a church daycare after failing to marry her live-in fiance. Apryl Kellam said she received a phone...
U.S. Eases Rules on Travel to Cuba: What You Need to Know
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. government is set to begin easing its long-standing rules restricting travel to Cuba on Friday. The Obama administration announced the changes on...
Supreme Court Mortgage Ruling: 5 Things Borrowers Should Know
By Daniel Taylor, Esq. | Last updated on
A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court this week may be of particular interest to homeowners hoping to rescind a mortgage loan. The court ruled unanimously in...
Supreme Court Calendar: 10 Cases to Watch in January
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Supreme Court returns from its winter break to hear 10 cases in January, starting today. Many of the High Court's cases this month will deal with...