Legal Studies

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Vidocq was an 18th century criminal who reformed himself and became the father of modern criminal investigation. He was a convict, an escape artist, a fugitive, a master of disguise, and a detective.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Somewhere in the beautiful and foggy forests of northern California lie the answers to the disappearances of many Humboldt County women.