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Fraud vs. Lying: What's the Legal Difference?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Updated by Melanie Rauch, JD | Last updated on
"Fraud" and "liar" are both ugly names, but only one will land you on the defense side of a civil lawsuit. At some point, telling lies goes from being a poor...
Stringent Sentencing in DUI Case Highlights Legal Consequences for Habitual Offenders
By Melanie Rauch, JD | Last updated on
In a case that underscores the severe repercussions of repeated driving under the influence, a Southern California woman has been sentenced to 15 years to life...
School Liability Waivers: What a Parent Signs Away
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Updated by Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
School liability waivers are so common that most parents sign them without thinking twice. They come up during sports, field trips, and other extracurricular...
Can I Get Sued for Libel for Reposting on Social Media?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Updated by Melanie Rauch, JD | Last updated on
Can retweeting a false news story get you sued for libel? The question comes on the heels of the British Broadcasting Corporation's legal settlement with a UK...
Top 5 Things to Do After an Injury
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Updated by Melanie Rauch, JD | Last updated on
Injuries are stressful. Trying to get someone else to pay for your injuries can be even worse. But it doesn't have to be. Whether you've been in an auto...
Injured? You Can Sue for More Than Medical Bills — Pain and Suffering
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
When you're injured, whether by accident or intentionally, you may also want to sue for "pain and suffering." But what exactly is "pain and suffering," and how...
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