Thursday, September 2nd 2010
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There are many freedoms we have come to know and love as American citizens. From our rights outlined in the Constitution to barbecuing and setting off firecrackers on the fourth of July, calling yourself an American is a feeling…

“Anchor Babies” and the Fourteenth Amendment – Should We Reconsider Citizenship To Those Born in the U.S. Illegally?

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With President Obama’s signing of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act on July 22, most Americans still know very little about the bill or what the legislation actually means (if they’ve even heard of it at all).…

Wall Street Reform And Consumer Protection Act Tackles Wall Street Reform

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In a victory for advocates of gay marriage, a U.S. District Court this week overturned California’s ban on gay marriage on the basis that it violated the constititional protections of due process and equal protection. Though Proposition 8 was…

Proposition 8 Ruled Unconstitutional: What’s Next for Gay Marriage?

     

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Check out this informational video about divorce law to understand the difference between “fault” and “no-fault” divorce.

Video: Divorce Law
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The Daily Tackle will be taking a short break while we upgrade our blog. Please enjoy the The Daily Tackle Rewind video while we’re away!

Video: The Daily Tackle Rewind

A college freshman created an apparel line, South Butt, with a humorous connection to North Face. But, did manipulating the North Face logo violate copyright?

The Difference Between “Face” and “Butt”

There have been some new developments in Jack Kirby’s estate’s battle with Marvel over copyright issues related to the X-Men franchise.

Can Disney Take Down X-Men?

With recent appeals to the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, gay soldiers should no longer face the threat of discharge if they choose to “tell”.

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Appeal, Gays in the Military Seek More Rights

David Byrne is suing Charlie Crist, a Florida politician, for unauthorized use of his song “Road to Nowhere” in a political ad.

David Byrne: Music Copyright Update

While lyric stealing can seem a little more cut and dry, there are only 12 notes in the musical scales; when does similarity cross the line into outright thievery?

Musical Copyright, Sampling or Stealing?
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Check out LegalFish’s very first YouTube video about how to find an attorney!

Video: How to Find an Attorney

Caught up on the newest solution to the BP oil spill being attempted (with terms like “top kill” “junk shot” and “top hat”) most failed to see the bigger picture.

BP Oil Spill: Drilling Past Terminology, into Company’s Responsibilities

A tiff between former executive producers on The Sopranos and David Chase, the show’s creator, may be causing problems for a new series on CBS.

Did The Sopranos Just Whack Tom Selleck?

A brief recap of the historical cases that lead to the Supreme Court’s recent decision that sentencing juveniles to life in prison is cruel and unusual under the Eighth Amendment.

Supreme Court: Life Terms for Juveniles Cruel and Unusual

Was it right for Comedy Central to back out on the Mohammed episode, even when South Park is known to attack everyone somewhat equally?

“Everybody Draw Mohammed Day” Controversy Over Religious Speech

A new lawsuit filed attempts to overturn a 2008 ruling that awarded Superman’s creator’s heirs rights to royalties from use of the Man of Steel.

US Copyright Law: Kryptonite to the Superman Franchise?

This avid to cautious Facebook user beautifully outlines how Facebook’s privacy debate has changed her social networking habits.

An Open Letter about Privacy to Facebook
 
 
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Check out this video to learn about the complexities of filing for bankruptcy.

Posted by Jennifer on August 19, 2010 at 4:52pm.

Video: Filing for Personal Bankruptcy
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This video looks at workers compensation and how to file a claim.

Posted by Jennifer on August 5, 2010 at 5:02pm.

Video: Workers Compensation Law
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Take a look at this video about personal injury law and learn what it takes to have a successful personal injury lawsuit.

Posted by Jennifer on July 30, 2010 at 11:56am.

Video: Elements of a Personal Injury Lawsuit

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