Legal Studies

Texas Government Code 607 is the state's presumptive law for first responders. The law protects first responders from untoward actions by local governments. This article briefly examines its history, intent, and future.

With clear explanations and examples, let's explore the rights an author has over their creations.

Let's dive into an overview of copyright law and explore the concepts of ownership, licensing, and plagiarism.

The problems with obscenity are that music is blamed for people's actions.

Wondering what happens if you don't show up for jury duty? We asked lawyers and legal experts in various states to chime in on the topic. Read on to find out what will happen if you miss your summons date.

The fees charged by lawyers put professional legal representation out of reach for large numbers of people.

The concept of foreseeability is a very important factor when it comes to liability in negligence-based personal injury claims.

The preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a great reminder of how much we must pay attention to human rights and how we must promote equality and these rights in the face of a potentially dangerous 21st century.

We have all heard the term kangaroo court, but what about animals being put on trial for crimes?

GDPR is a personal data protection regulation that is poised to change internet based activities. It provides additional control to EU users over their data and mandates specific activities to be carried out by organizations providing services to EU citizens.

The formation and dissolution of customary marriage in Papua New Guinea is recognized by the Laws of Papua New Guinea and still customary law is applicable in Papua New Guinea, if and only marrying parties agree to conduct their marriage in the legal process, apart from the Statute marriage.

A detailed look at the preamble of the United States Constitution and it's relevance to life today in America.

Funding a claim is a common concern, this article attempts to reassure and explain exactly what your funding options are as well as covering in some detail the most common method of funding.

This is a highly contested issue currently in the United States of America. It goes beyond the Democrat vs. Republican debate it also affects the press and the government.

Non-delegable duty is common principle in which there is a relationship between two parties, as such as employer and employee relationship. In which the employer has non-delegable duty of care

It's no secret that homeowners associations wield power and sometimes it seems they wield too much. Begging the question: Can they do that?

This article explores the issue of freedom of speech

Your child is in legal trouble and in need of representation. Who do you turn to now? These are some differences to consider between a public defender and a private attorney. Choose wisely.

People who want to purchase condominium homes in Florida would do well to find out about the biased and unfair laws in that state that strip them of many rights once they become owners. Here are the worst of them.

Are you being watched by your neighbor? Wondering if there's anything you can do about it? The answer is yes, there is.

How a con man duped struggling farmers into a pigeon breeding scheme that had fraud written all over it.

The criminal law system penalizes defendants found guilty of murder. The tort of wrongful death is meant to ease the financial and emotional suffering of those close to the victim

The tort of Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress has evolved, by slow degrees, into the legal lexicon. For some time, physical symptoms were required for a claim to be viewed as valid

Roberto Calvi, who was known as God’s banker, was found hanging under a bridge in London, a gruesome discovery that was first deemed to be suicide but later determined to be murder.

We rely on DNA, fingerprinting and dental records for the identification of murder victims. Sometimes killers ensure their victims are not identified. Luckily, forensic science continues to evolve.

The horrifying real stories of adult children who committed the ultimate sin against the ones who gave them life.

These women are classified as missing but homicide detectives believe their husbands know more than they are telling.

Somebody is watching me... and I need to know what to do. Do you have the feeling you are not alone, that your life is being monitored by some unknown person or organization? Here's how to find out and what to do if it's true.

Assault is a deliberate creation of a well based belief that a harmful or offensive contact is about to occur. Battery comprises this contact.

Historically the law of torts, consisting of the right of one person to sue another, is a fairly recent development, as is the intent of a defendant, as well as his act

Robert Oakley Marshall wanted out of his marriage to be with his mistress but he couldn't afford for his massive debt to be exposed in a divorce.

You can never know when you could have information that could solve these missing children cold cases and bring closure to their families.

Don't let the youthful faces fool you. Evil lurks inside their dark souls.

The article takes a look at killers who were convicted with the help of the most unlikely pieces of evidence.

They came to America in hopes of a better of life, but they became a murdered mail order bride.

Susan Wright was unhappy in her marriage but divorce would be too troublesome. Stabbing her husband 193 times was obviously the better option for her.

These serial killer observations are dead on target and so creepy you'll never forget them.

Sugar and spice and everything nice - not always! These 5 stories of little girls who kill proves we should all beware of pretty little packages.

A single parent to three children and struggling financially, Ellen Boehm knew something had to change.