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How a Power of Attorney May Protect You From Being a Victim of a "True Crime"
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Plenty of "true crime" stories involve abuse of power of attorney, where a crooked agent takes advantage of an unsuspecting (usually aging) person. These...
Does the Insurrection Act Need an Update?
By A.J. Firstman | Last updated on
A bipartisan group of legal experts is calling for Congress to update a 200-year-old set of laws collectively known as the Insurrection Act. According to Jack...
Who Is Liable in a Carpool Accident?
By Edward Tan, JD | Last updated on
Carpool (or HOV - high occupancy vehicle) lanes are a pretty common way for people to get to and from work. All you have to do is drive in a big metro area to...
Can Parents Sue for Cyberbullying?
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Updated by Melanie Rauch, JD | Last updated on
The term cyberbullying has become part of most Americans' vocabulary, after surfacing in high schools and universities nationwide. In the past few months, a...
FCC Rules on Robocalls
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Updated by Melanie Rauch, JD | Last updated on
In the battle against unwanted sales calls, it's nice to know the government is on your side. The Do Not Call Registry was a good start, but in the age of cell...
When Does the U.S. Declare a National Emergency and Why?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Updated by Melanie Rauch, JD | Last updated on
In the last two weeks, President Obama declared a national emergency in states across the Midwest and the Southeastern United States, ordering federal agencies...
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