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Supreme Court: Violent Facebook Posts Not a Crime Unless Intended as Threats
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The Supreme Court overturned a man's conviction for making violent threats on Facebook. Anthony Douglas Elonis had been found guilty for posting about killing...
What is a 529 Plan?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Are you ready to pay for your child's college education? According to the Institute for College Access and Success, 69 percent of all graduates from public...
The 10 Worst States to Be a Bad Driver
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
You get a ticket; your insurance goes up. You get in an accident; your insurance goes up even more. You get a DUI conviction, and you'll be eating dollar menu...
3 Reasons to Replace Your Executor
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
If you're going to appoint someone to handle your legal and financial affairs after you pass away (and you absolutely should), you want to pick someone who is...
When Can I Retire?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
It's less a practical question nowadays and more of an existential angst: "Will I have enough for retirement?" And depending on your age, your job, and your...
Are Movie Ratings Legally Enforceable?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
How old were you when you saw your first R-rated movie? Almost every movie released to market has a rating of G, PG, PG-13, R, or NC-17. They're meant to...