Today, when a person is upset with the service they receive from a business, they take to sites like Yelp, Twitter and Facebook to express themselves. Such social networks are an easy place to post reviews and tips, as well… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com

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Several states are backing Albert Snyder, who sued anti-gay protesters over their demonstration at the 2006 military funeral of his son, Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder, a Marine killed in Iraq. Forty-eight states and the District of Columbia have submitted a brief..

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States File Brief over Military Funeral Protests

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There is controversy in Morgan Hill, California, after a vice-principal at Live Oak High School asked two students to remove their American flag t-shirts and bandanas. It was Cinco de Mayo, and because the school has large Mexican-American student population,..

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A California appeals court has found that cyberbullying is not speech protected by the First Amendment, at least not in the case of a group of teens and their parents who were sued by a cyberbullied victim.

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Cyberbullying Held not Protected Speech in CA Civil Suit

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This morning in the East Room of the White House, President Barack Obama signed into law the health care reform bill, formally entitled the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Although this bill was passed by the House of Representatives on… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com

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Child care expense deductions could be one of the most overlooked tax deductions.  But if you’re a working parent, or even if you are a job-seeker, you may be able to take these allowable tax deductions for child care.  You…

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These days more states are relaxing their get-tough-on-juveniles laws. More and more states are rethinking their laws around juvenile sentencing. In fact, Legislators and the U.S.

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So, you’re figuring out how to calculate income tax  and you’re stumped. Federal income tax law  has you confused and your IRS income tax returns are getting delayed in the process.

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Allowable Tax Deductions: Standard versus Itemized

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Amid the economic downturn, complaints about internet fraud and scams have steadily increased. Since 2007, complaints about Internet crimes have been on the rise, but a new report shows that last year especially complaints began to soar.

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Report: Internet Fraud Cases See Steady Increase

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A suit filed late in the day on March 11 brought major allegations about widespread sexual abuse of young swimmers in San Jose, CA, were the case was filed, and throughout USA Swimming.

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USA Swimming Faces Major Sexual Abuse Allegations

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