Wedding Vendor Contracts: Traps to Avoid
Here’s how to make sure each contract you sign protects you sufficiently.
Author: Jessica Walters
Sneaky or Secure? Silent Circle Offers Users Ultimate Privacy
Silent Circle’s terms of service warn against using the app for criminal purposes. The question is whether the app could be banned.
Technology and Your Privacy: Are They Mutually Exclusive?
How much does Big Brother know about your daily life – and how much can you control?
Divorce: Is a Diamond Really Forever?
When fighting over who gets what during a divorce, you know there are rules that outline who gets the house, the kids, and the dog. But who gets the dog, the cars, and the debt? And do you have to give your wedding ring back?
Divorce: 7 Things to Do Before Filing
Before you ask for a divorce, it’s important to make sure you have your bases covered — whether it’s an amicable split or not.
Are Drones Spying In Your Backyard?
Drones could potentially explode into a multi-billion dollar US industry, being used for anything from agricultural work to law enforcement — you name it.
Why You Should Care About Anti-SLAPP Laws
Anti-SLAPP statutes aim to protect First Amendment rights to free speech. These statutes allow defendants to bring a special motion to strike a complaint that prevents their free expression.
Home Buyouts in Flood Zones — Would You Sell?
Since 1993, communities across the U.S. have bought thousands of damaged homes under buyout plans funded mostly by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In this attempt to save money by reducing hazards, the government eliminates homes in risky areas, which also reduces the barrage of flood insurance claims.
Tips for Changing Your Last Name
As long as you are not trying to commit fraud, evade debt, or get away with anything else illegal, changing your last name should be a cinch with the right paperwork.
The Painkiller Regulation Dilemma
The amount of opioids being prescribed for chronic pain — and the attempt to regulate it — is quickly becoming controversial. The road to limiting who can get their hands on prescription painkillers is going to be a long one.