Laws keep society in order. But some laws can take strange turns that can lead to unexpected, sometimes even bizarre, outcomes. From contracts with your favorite streaming service to legal immunity for attorneys, let’s explore some of the loopy legal loopholes that make you go, “Hmmm.
On July 13, the world lost the indomitable Shannen Doherty, whose battle with breast cancer came to a heartbreaking end. Her passing left a void in the hearts of her family, fans, and friends, who remember her for her unforgettable performances in film and television and more importantly for the strength she displayed off-screen.
It’s a tale as old as time: Boy meets girl on a dating app. Boy dates girl. Girl criticizes boy. Boy doesn’t take it well. Boy sues girl. Boy and girl lawyer up.
It sounds like the plot of a dark romantic comedy, but this is real life, and it’s happening across multiple states.
Social media is that double-edged sword that allows us to connect with loved ones, share special moments, and peek into the lives of friends and celebrities that we think are our friends. But for certain couples, social media can spell disaster with a capital D.
Relationship disasters certainly occur in a social media platform like Snapchat, which is known for its disappearing messages feature.
Divorce is a complex process, filled with emotional turmoil and logistical challenges. While dividing assets and custody arrangements are typically top of mind, the fate of beloved pets often gets overlooked. While Fido might not understand the legalese of a divorce settlement, their future living situation deserves a positive resolution.
We’ve reached the end of our series on nondisclosure agreements (NDAs). If you’re an up-and-coming actor who just signed an NDA for a top-secret superhero flick or if you're simply curious about the world of nondisclosure agreements, you’ve come to the right place.
People on the internet have plenty of opinions about nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) — what they are, the consequences of breaking them, and whether they hold any legal weight. When it comes to the consequences of breaking an NDA, opinions are particularly divided into two camps.
Love is blind, but lawyers aren't. When relationships fail, the fallout between the exes can be messy, public, and chaotic. Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), ideally drafted by lawyers, can swoop in to save the day. They won’t save the relationship, but they might save your privacy and dignity.
Nondisclosure agreements, or NDAs, are like the modern-day pinkie promise but with real legal teeth. Even if you've never signed one, you probably have a rough idea of what they do. By the end of part 1 in our series on NDAs, you'll understand their basics, their bizarre incarnations, and what constitutes an ironclad NDA. You’ll also learn why the likes of Beyoncé and Donald Trump need them like their careers depended on them — because often, they do.
Taking someone to be your spouse, to have and to hold, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, to love and to cherish, until death do you part — what could be more romantic? That is the poetry and promise of wedding vows. But married couples do part for many different reasons.