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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...
If you’re interviewing with a prospective employer or for a higher-level job with your current employer, you may be willing to answer any question they ask you if you think it will help you get the job. However, many questions (and subject areas) are off-limits under...
Your biological sex and sexuality have no bearing on your ability to do your job. Whether you are an accountant or an electrical technician, you want to receive professional and respectful treatment on the job from your employer and your co-workers. Unfortunately,...