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Crypto Industry Prepares for Deregulation Under Trump
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
Leading up to election day, the cryptocurrency industry found itself at a critical juncture, grappling with a formidable regulatory crackdown that threatened...
FDA To Pull Sudafed PE and Other Popular Cold Medicines Off Shelves Due to Ineffectiveness
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed pulling some over-the-counter cold medicine across the country. Research has found that phenylephrine,...
What Happens When You're Booked Into Jail?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
Unlike what "Law and Order" has taught you, when you get booked into jail after an arrest you don't flash forward to your first hearing seconds later. It's...
Is Pleading 'No Contest' Different From 'Guilty'?
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
Pleading "no contest" to a criminal charge means you do not admit fault or try to fight for your innocence. You are not saying you are guilty, but...
What Are Interrogatories?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
Interrogatories are one of the most commonly used methods of discovery. They are written questions served by the opposing party that must be answered in...
What are Damages Caps?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
When you win a lawsuit, you may think you'll be getting the full amount of the jury award - but be aware, many states have enacted damages caps that might...
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