Law
Police Request 3D-Printed Copy of a Dead Man’s Fingers to Unlock His Smartphone
No more guessing passwords
Five Things to Know About the New GMO Labeling Bill
Congress just passed a bill requiring GMO labeling, but it's not as straightforward as you might think
The Fight for the "Right to Repair"
Manufacturers have made it increasingly difficult for individuals or independent repair people to fix electronics. A growing movement is fighting back
Can There Be Real Estate on the Moon?
A Harvard-Smithsonian astrophysicist thinks a legal crisis is waiting for us on the surface of the moon.
The Tragic Story of Dallas' First African-American Police Officer
After William McDuff was killed, it took Dallas 50 years to replace him
After 52 Years, the "Mississippi Burning" Case Closes
The Department of Justice and State of Mississippi close the investigation of three civil rights workers killed by KKK members in 1964
Trader Joe's Agrees to Fix Its Fridges for the Environment
The retailer just agreed to a pricey settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency
Net Neutrality Was Just Upheld in the U.S. Court of Appeals
It’s a victory for open internet activists—but will it stick?
The U.S. Just Announced an Unprecedented Ban on African Ivory
Will tighter rules help reduce global demand?
Climate Fight Moves From the Streets to the Courts
Recent actions by both youth and state attorneys are making climate change a legal issue, not just an environmental cause
Video Calls Are Replacing In-Person Visits at Some Prisons
For some companies, bans on in-person prison visits mean big business
Why Making 'Derby-Pie' Might Land You a Lawsuit
The Kentucky Derby’s traditional dessert has a tangled legal history
Say "Au Revoir" to France's Foie Gras (Only For a Bit)
Fowl flu fuels foie gras fears
Over 9,000 Years Later, Kennewick Man Will Be Given a Native American Burial
Five Native American nations will join together to bury his remains
Marijuana Advocates Want to Establish a Standard Unit of Highness
What’s the weed equivalent to an alcoholic drink?
Three People Hit With Criminal Charges Over Flint Water Crisis
Two state officials and a city employee are the first to be charged in connection with the Flint water crisis
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Copyright Challenge to Google Books
By turning down the case, the Supreme Court made a stand for fair use
Lawyers Who Made the Birthday Song Public Domain Take Aim at Civil Rights Anthem
A group of filmmakers want to remove the copyright from "We Shall Overcome"
Twenty Years Ago Today, the Montana Freemen Started Its 81-Day Standoff
The impasse informed the federal government’s reaction to the recents standoffs
How Much Has the Town Where the Scopes Trial Took Place Evolved Since the 1920s?
Each July, Dayton, Tennessee, celebrates its role in the famous court case with a re-enactment and festival
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