Can a color be trademarked?

Can Tiffany trademark its blue color or Loubotin its red? What legal protections are afforded the unique colors assoc...

Extraterritoriality–Prosecuting Crime Comm...

American prosecutors have recently brought a number of high-profile criminal cases against foreign citizens abroad (E...

Can the Police Lie to You?

When can the police deceive, and when do law enforcement lies go too far? Alex Spiro explores under what circumstance...

What is criminal immunity?

What is immunity and when and under what circumstances is criminal immunity offered?  Is it actually a "get-out-of-ja...

Disaster Relief—Top 5 FEMA Mistakes to Avoid

When natural disasters strike, victims can be left in desperate conditions. But the process for obtaining relief from...

Can universities ban hate speech on campus?

Can public universities ban racist, sexist, or otherwise offensive speech?  Lee Rowland of the ACLU explains how the ...

Can a President "Obstruct Justice?"

Obstruction of justice is a serious crime that can result in a prison sentence. So what is obstruction and can a sitt...

Do student athletes have a right to "take ...

The NFL famously banned “taking a knee” during the national anthem, but what about student athletes?  First Amendment...

What are your rights to protest in public?

In 2017, the Women's March was the single greatest day of protest in American history. It brought major cities worldw...

Can you be fired for speech outside the of...

Can a private employer fire you for speech outside of work? Does the First Amendment offer protections to employees a...

Private Equity Fundraising Mistakes

In the multi-trillion dollar world of private equity and hedge funds, what are the rules that apply to raising capita...

Free speech: what constitutes "incitement?"

What constitutes "incitement" under the First Amendment? When is speech so violent and dangerous that it can be prohi...

Legally, what makes PRIVATE EQUITY different?

What is a private equity fund, and what makes "PE" funds different from other funds? Who can invest, and what are the...

Can a designer lose legal rights to use he...

What happens when a designer sells the company that bears her name?  Can she still use her name for future fashion bu...

What crimes can trigger impeachment of the...

When can the president be impeached and for what crimes? What actions can trigger impeachment under the U.S. Constitu...

What is stop-and-frisk?

When is stop-and-frisk allowed, and when is it unconstitutional?  Prof. Daniel Capra gives a down-and-dirty explanati...

Can the police use race when deciding who ...

If dozens are committing a crime, can the police use race, gender or other factors in selecting who to arrest?  Profe...

When must you answer a police officer's qu...

If you’re walking down the street and a police officer asks you for your identification, do you have to provide it? I...

Who can the President PARDON and how does ...

Who can the president pardon?  Can he pardon himself?  Judge Andrew Napolitano explains what the president’s pardon p...

Is there a right to RECORD police?

You witness a police encounter and pull out your phone to film it.  Is there a right to record the police?  Does the ...

Money laundering for dummies

What are the basics of money laundering, and when does moving money around constitute a crime?  Get a quick and clear...

Who owns your sperm after you die?

Is sperm basic property?  What happens when frozen sperm is contested?  Can children born after the death of the fath...

What does the "organic" label mean?

Does "organic" have a legal definition?  Does the "organic" label mean that all ingredients are organic?    La...

Business and Finance

This series explores corporate crimes and government efforts to regulate the business world.

Elections and Politics

A look at the laws governing elections and elected officials.

Fashion and Art

What are the IP rights of artists, creators, and designers in their works?

Food, Health, and Genetics

An exploration into the the laws governing the foods we eat and the rights to the cells and genes in our bodies.

Free Speech Rights

Explore the rights of free speech, press, assembly, protest and more in this First Amendment series.

Police Power and Individual Rights

What are the limits and parameters of law enforcement powers and individual liberty?