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Can You Sue Twitter if You’re Fooled by a Fake Blue Check Mark?
by Steven Ellison, Esq. on November 29, 2022 at 6:19 pmFindLaw discusses suing Twitter for the confusion caused by a fake blue check for verified but inauthentic accounts.
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What Sally McNeil and Brittany Smith’s Murder Cases Teach Us About Self-Defense
by Laura Temme, Esq. on November 11, 2022 at 4:23 pmNew documentaries feature the stories of Sally McNeil and Brittany Smith, two women who killed in self-defense.
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LOL or SOL?: When a Prank Goes Too Far
by Catherine Hodder, Esq. on November 10, 2022 at 5:52 pmWhat happens when “harmless” pranks result in property damage, personal or emotional harm, or death? Here’s how to avoid pranks that turn into fines or jail time.
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What Can You Do If Your House Has a ‘Watcher?’
by Laura Temme, Esq. on November 3, 2022 at 4:38 pmNetflix’s “The Watcher” depicts and extreme case of anonymous stalking, but at its heart is a real issue that anyone can face.
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It’s Not ‘Assault’ if You Run Onto an NFL Field and Get Tackled
by Steven Ellison, Esq. on October 18, 2022 at 6:55 pmFindLaw discusses NFL Linebacker Bobby Wagner’s tackle of an animal rights activist and whether it was a lawful citizen’s arrest and not criminal assault