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what is power of attorney

What exactly is a power of attorney?

One signature could control your whole life.

On Jan 8, 2017 by Kristen Hubby

Tech

Woman claims boss stole her car and fired her for calling the police

We're still not sure if the car the boss stole was a... boss car.

On Aug 16, 2016 by Jay Hathaway

Internet Culture

Sarah Palin to become fake judge for ‘reality’ TV show

She doesn't have a law degree, but whatever.

On Mar 22, 2016 by Jay Hathaway

Internet Culture

Charges dismissed in high-profile Twitter harassment case

What happens when a simple disagreement escalates into a months-long tweetstorm?

On Jan 23, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

IRL

Supreme Court flooded by briefs urging dismissal of Texas abortion law

The Texas law forced 26 women's health clinics to close in less than 2 years.

On Jan 6, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

Tech

A 68-year-old man just sued Apple for deleted honeymoon photos—and won

He lost everything, but gained a small victory against Apple.

On Dec 2, 2015 by Selena Larson

Tech

Here’s what the law says about Tennessee’s ‘No Gays Allowed’ store

In 29 states it is perfectly legal to ban LGBT people from stores, jobs, and housing

On Jul 2, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara

Tech

Patent trolls get their comeuppance in this crowdfunded comedy

Filmmaker Lex Lybrand is trolling the trolls with a movie called 'Trolls.'

On Jun 30, 2015 by Dylan Love

Streaming

14 photos of gay couples getting married that’ll make you believe in love

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww.

On Jun 26, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

IRL

Creator of world’s first 3D-printable gun sues State Department

Attorneys for Liberator creator say government has kept client in legal limbo for 2 years.

On May 7, 2015 by Tim Sampson

Tech

GoFundMe cancels sex workers’ legal fundraising efforts

Crowdfunding platforms continue to make it clear that sex workers are not welcome.

On Mar 7, 2015 by EJ Dickson

IRL

Apple is being sued over the iCar before it even exists

One more thing... you're being sued.

On Feb 19, 2015 by Mike Wehner

Tech

Ello users, your personal data is safe—forever

Any company potentially purchasing Ello in the future will be forced to abide by the same rules.

On Oct 23, 2014 by Joey Keeton

Tech

Reddit bans r/TheFappening, the subreddit at the center of Celebgate

Reddit administrators took an unexpected step late Saturday night to address the site’s role in a massive leak of naked celebrity photos.

On Sep 7, 2014 by Eric Geller

Internet Culture News

Meet Family4Love, the Facebook for incest lovers

And you thought your aunt's requests to play Candy Crush was bad. 

On Aug 20, 2014 by EJ Dickson

IRL

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