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What Happens If an International Student Commits a Crime?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
International students have it slightly harder than domestic students, and not just on the language front. Those in the U.S. on a student visa must not only...
Cruise Ship Injuries: What are Your Rights?
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Updated by Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on
Cruise-ship disasters like the deadly Costa Concordia accident in Italy raise questions for passengers: What are your rights when you're injured on a cruise...
What Are Hedonic Damages?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Updated by Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on
In personal injury lawsuits, lawyers talk about compensatory and punitive damages while economists may talk about hedonic damages. So what are hedonic...
How Not to Get Injured While Tailgating
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Updated by Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on
The leaves are changing color, there's a chill in the air, no mistaking it: it's football season and that means bring on the tailgate parties. There's not a...
Is It a Crime for a Kid to Refuse to Go to Class?
By Molly Zilli, Esq. | Updated by Christie Nicholson, J.D. | Last updated on
Many parents have wished they could call in reinforcements to get their kids to do what they should, whether it's clean their room, get off the phone, do their...
Can I Sue After a Recall?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
Imagine that your car has just been recalled. The overwhelming question that you may be wondering is, can I file a recall lawsuit? What are my recall...
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