The Edu Law

Jan 5

Can a School Search a Student Phone: Fourth Amendment Rules And Exceptions

Phones became the default pocket computer for teenagers. Texts, photos, location history, social media, browsing trails, even banking and health apps now live inside one small device that never leaves a student’s hand. School administrators face real safety and discipline problems that often connect directly to phone use. Courts have had to stretch older Fourth […]

by Ethan Dumfries

Defamation vs. Bad Reviews: What Counts, and What Usually Fails

Dec 31

Cases

Defamation vs. Bad Reviews: What Counts, and What Usually Fails

Most negative online reviews are legal and protected speech. Defamation only applies when a statement of fact about a person or business is false, presented as factual, harmful to reputation, and made without adequate factual basis. Opinions, subjective experiences, exaggeration, and harsh criticism almost always fail as defamation claims. Courts dismiss the majority of lawsuits […]

by Jonathan Pierce

California Penal Code 240 Elements: Intent, Present Ability, And Reasonable Fear

Dec 30

Criminal, Law

California Penal Code 240 Elements: Intent, Present Ability, And Reasonable Fear

California’s simple assault law sits in a strange place in public conversation. People hear the word “assault” and picture punches landing, faces bleeding, or someone already hurt. Penal Code 240 works earlier in the chain of events. It reaches a behavior that sets up immediate violence, even if no blow ever lands. Many arrests and […]

by Jonathan Pierce

Do Mothers Always Get The Kids After Divorce? Legal Facts For Parents

Dec 30

Cases

Do Mothers Always Get The Kids After Divorce? Legal Facts For Parents

Many parents assume that mothers automatically receive custody after divorce. That belief still circulates widely, especially among fathers who fear losing daily contact with their children and mothers who assume custody outcomes are predetermined. Modern family courts in places such as Singapore, the United States, and Australia do not operate on gender-based rules. Child welfare […]

by Jonathan Pierce

Fiduciary Duty Law Explained – Meaning, Examples, And Key Rules

Dec 30

Law, Procedural

Fiduciary Duty Law Explained – Meaning, Examples, And Key Rules

A fiduciary duty refers to a legal and ethical obligation requiring one party, known as a fiduciary, to act in the best interests of another party, often called a principal or beneficiary. Such an obligation arises in relationships built on trust, confidence, and reliance, where one party exercises authority, control, or influence over important decisions […]

by Jonathan Pierce

Concept of Pluralism Under the Indian Constitution Explained

Dec 23

Constitutional

Concept of Pluralism Under the Indian Constitution Explained

Under the Indian Constitution, pluralism is not a symbolic ideal but a structural principle embedded in the text, interpretation, and daily operation of the legal system. The Constitution recognizes India as a society of multiple religions, languages, cultures, castes, and political beliefs, and it is designed to protect coexistence rather than enforce uniformity. Pluralism in […]

by Ethan Dumfries

Operation Level Up: How the FBI and Secret Service Identify Crypto Investment Fraud Victims

Dec 22

Cases

Operation Level Up: How the FBI and Secret Service Identify Crypto Investment Fraud Victims

Operation Level Up is a federal initiative launched in early 2024 that allows U.S. law enforcement to identify people who are actively losing money in crypto investment scams and intervene before further losses occur. The program is led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation with operational and financial crime support from the United States Secret […]

by Ethan Dumfries

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Explained – What It Does and Who It Protects

Dec 19

Law

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Explained – What It Does and Who It Protects

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a U.S. federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability in programs and activities conducted by federal agencies, receiving federal financial assistance, or carried out by federal contractors. In practical terms, it requires the federal government and federally funded entities to provide equal access, reasonable accommodations, and […]

by Ethan Dumfries

7 Ethical Marketing Strategies For Attorneys In The United States

Dec 18

Other

7 Ethical Marketing Strategies For Attorneys In The United States

With more than 1.3 million licensed attorneys practicing across the United States and nearly nine out of ten firms active on social media, ethical differentiation has become essential. Marketing efforts must increase visibility while protecting professional credibility and public trust. ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, especially Rules 7.1 through 7.3, set the baseline for […]

by Jonathan Pierce

Can an Older Brother or Sister Adopt a Younger Sibling?

Dec 15

Law, Procedural

Can an Older Brother or Sister Adopt a Younger Sibling?

Yes. An older brother or sister can legally adopt a younger sibling in many countries, including the United States, but only when strict legal, financial, and welfare conditions are met. Courts treat sibling adoption as a full and permanent transfer of parental rights, not as a symbolic or informal arrangement. Approval depends on the younger […]

by Ethan Dumfries