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Kaia Koglin

What Is Doxxing and Is It Illegal?

Doxxing is when someone exposes personal information about you on the internet. Whether it's illegal depends on a number of factors.

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Rachel Elle

What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need For a Defamation Case?

Defamation cases can result in punitive and compensatory damages, so understanding how these types of cases work and how to find the right lawyers to assist in filing them is key.

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Rachel Elle

What's the Difference Between Bail and Bond?

Bail and bond are not the same thing, and knowing the difference can be very important when dealing with arrests and the criminal justice system.

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Elizabeth Marcant

What Is a Countersuit?

Countersuits can be used for a variety of legal purposes and aren't limited to personal injury cases. Find out more about what they are and when you might be about to countersue.

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Elizabeth Marcant

What Constitutes a Legal Contract?

When you buy a home, take out a student loan or enter into a partnership with a business associate, you're entering into a legal contract. Because contracts have lasting consequences, it's important to understand exactly what each one entails.

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Rachel Elle

What Is a Cease and Desist?

Cease and desist letters explain wrongdoings and the consequences if the behavior doesn't cease — and they're a great way for the potentially wronged party to show they mean business.

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Hannah Stephens

What Is Allocution?

Understanding your rights to allocution allows you to present any mitigating information to the court and humanize yourself before a judge.

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Rachel Elle

What Is a Grand Jury?

Grand juries play an important role in the criminal justice system. These juries serve a different, but equally vital, role in ensuring justice is carried out when a crime is committed.

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