The Edu Law

Legal Concepts, Cases, and Procedures

Author: Jonathan Pierce

Defamation vs. Bad Reviews: What Counts, and What Usually Fails In most countries, negative reviews are generally protected as free expression when they reflect honest opinions or truthful experiences
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 […]

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California Penal Code 240 Elements: Intent, Present Ability, And Reasonable Fear In California, an assault charge requires proof of intent, present ability, and that the victim reasonably feared an immediate harmful or offensive contact
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 […]

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Do Mothers Always Get The Kids After Divorce? Legal Facts For Parents Courts base custody outcomes on the child’s best interests, not on the parent’s gender.
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 […]

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Fiduciary Duty Law Explained – Meaning, Examples, And Key Rules A fiduciary is legally required to act in the best interest of another party, placing that duty above their own personal or financial gain
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 […]

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7 Ethical Marketing Strategies For Attorneys In The United States Source: YouTube/Screenshot
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 […]

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Common Types Of Internet Crime Charges And Possible Penalties Internet crime often leads to multiple criminal charges
Dec 15
Criminal, Law

Common Types Of Internet Crime Charges And Possible Penalties

Internet crime stopped being a niche concern years ago. It now sits at the center of how fraud, theft, extortion, and harassment actually happen in daily life. Email, cloud accounts, payment apps, and online marketplaces are not side channels anymore. They are the main stage. The scale matters. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint […]

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Where THC Is Legal in the US in 2025 – State-by-State Guide for Recreational and Medical Use Cannabis laws in the United States vary by state, with many allowing medical or recreational use
Dec 3
Criminal, Law

Where THC Is Legal in the US in 2025 – State-by-State Guide for Recreational and Medical Use

Cannabis policy in the United States continues to shift rapidly as more states adopt regulated markets for adult use and medical programs. As of late 2025, recreational marijuana is legal in twenty-four states plus Washington, D.C., and medical cannabis programs operate in forty states and multiple territories. A smaller group of states offers only low-THC […]

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Wage Loss Benefits Explained: Legal Rules, Eligibility, and How Payments Get Calculated Over 2 million workers file wage-related claims each year due to job-related injuries
Nov 25
Employment & Labor, Law

Wage Loss Benefits Explained: Legal Rules, Eligibility, and How Payments Get Calculated

Wage loss benefits exist to replace income that stops after an injury. Injured workers and accident victims depend on these payments to keep some financial stability while they recover. Rules differ across states and across legal systems, so knowing how each category works helps people protect their rights and avoid costly mistakes. Personal injury cases […]

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Legal vs Illegal Gun Accessories – What You Can and Can’t Own (2025 Guide) Most gun accessories are legal, but parts that boost power or concealment are tightly restricted
Nov 5
Criminal, Law

Legal vs Illegal Gun Accessories – What You Can and Can’t Own (2025 Guide)

In 2025, gun ownership laws around the world, and especially in the United States, have reached a new level of complexity. While the right to bear arms remains constitutionally protected in many jurisdictions, the accessories that modify or enhance firearms are tightly regulated, often falling into legal gray zones that can confuse even responsible owners. […]

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