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Did you know that March is Women's History Month? In fact, March 8th was International Women's Day. But the entire month is dedicated to celebrating women's role in modern society and the historical path they've taken to get there. But it's more than just an...
The NCAA Division I Council recently revised its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules. College athletes are no longer thought of as amateurs. The rule change allows for the athlete to be treated as a professional player and enjoy the perks that come with that. They...
If you’re in college and are an athlete, something to get familiar with is the term “NIL,” which stands for name, image and likeness. This legal concept refers to an individual’s right of publicity and right to capitalize on it. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that NCAA...
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sexual discrimination in education programs and activities. Whether public or private, all educational institutions are supposed to comply with Title IX anti-discrimination law. The...
The police need to have a reason to pull you over. They are legally not allowed to stop you based on a hunch or flimsy grounds such as driving at night in an area near a lot of bars. If your traffic stop was unlawful, then the evidence obtained from the stop may not...
There are a few different ways that a criminal case can be resolved. While television show and movies usually show trials as the common method, many cases are resolved through the use of plea bargains. These are deals that are made between the prosecution and the...
Workers have certain rights under federal laws, including the right to take a leave of absence from work. Maintaining employment is crucial for someone's financial stability, but there are situations where a person may require an extended leave of absence despite...
If you go for a run and you encounter an off-leash dog, it can be very frustrating. At best, you may feel nervous and scared as you have to dodge this animal that you don't know anything about. At worst, it will attack and you could suffer injuries. You may find...
You and your spouse may feel your relationship slipping into a rut. You may have begun disagreeing with each other more often. Your love and respect for your partner are still there, but you just need some time to reevaluate your relationship. Taking the time and care...
A divorce is a complex topic even for adults. While you clearly don’t need to tell children all of the reasons for the split or discuss things like legal timelines and options in court, you do need to talk to them about your divorce. Since doing this is both...