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In U.S. law, both libel and slander are forms of defamation. Defamation is the act of one or more parties making a false claim that can or has already caused apparent injury to another party. The specific type of injury may vary, but most defamation cases deal with injury to the reputation of the person or entity on the receiving end... more »

Thousands of music lovers download tracks or whole albums from commercial music sites or from peer-to-peer networks every day. The laws on downloading music vary from country to country, and the legality of downloading music changes depending on the situation within the same country. This makes navigating copyright laws regarding... more »

Its definition varies from one jurisdiction to the next, but second-degree domestic violence is a felony. Also known as second-degree domestic assault or battery, it involves a person attempting or causing physical harm by any means. This includes the use of any type of dangerous instrument. The victim is a family or household member.... more »

An omnibus hearing, also called a contested omnibus hearing, is held shortly after a criminal defendant charged with a felony is arraigned in court. If the defendant enters a not guilty plea a contested omnibus hearing can be held at the the defendant's request to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to order a trial. more »

Of the more than 15 million lawsuits filed every year in the United States, amongst the most widely followed are personal injury cases, particularly those that result in large cash settlements. Civil cases brought under personal injury laws have resulted in payouts to consumers burned by hot coffee and to burglars injured in the act.... more »