Tag: Jury Duty

How Criminal Tax Enforcement Works

Recent debates about the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have raised questions about whether the agency could be weaponized…

How the Federal Government Can Fine a University $500 Million

In October 2025, former President Donald Trump announced his administration had reached a deal with Harvard University for…

Local Government Employment Liability

Local governments employ millions of Americans, from police officers and firefighters to teachers and sanitation workers. As employers,…

When You Can Sue the Government

Hit a pothole that damages your car or slip on an icy sidewalk in front of a public…

How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits

Losing a job creates both financial and emotional challenges. The Unemployment Insurance (UI) program provides a critical safety…

Your Right to a Fair Trial: How Federal Courts Work

When Americans think of their rights, they often turn to the Bill of Rights—freedom of speech, religion, and…

How Congress Can Fire a President

The United States Constitution provides a powerful tool for holding the nation's most senior officials accountable: impeachment. Impeachment…

DMV/RMV Change of Address: Why It’s the Law

Updating your address with the Department of Motor Vehicles is a legal requirement that affects everything from your…

Procedural vs. Substantive Rights

Imagine you're pulled over by police. They want to search your car, question you, and potentially arrest you.…

When Getting Fired Is Illegal

"You're fired!" These two words can turn your life upside down. In the American workplace, the power dynamic…

Judge Judy vs. Real Courts: How TV Shows Ignore Your Constitutional Rights

Judge Judy's courtroom offers a no-nonsense judge, rapid-fire questions, and a final, decisive ruling all within a single…

How Fine Print Is Eliminating Your Right to Sue: Forced Arbitration vs. Jury Trials

The American legal system is built on the right to your day in court. This principle, based in…