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Justia Legal Resources: DUI/DWI Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

States impose a wide range of penalties for DUI or DWI offenses. Thus, all drivers should know how these laws work. Justia offers a DUI & DWI Law Center , among the dozens of Justia Legal Guides that we have compiled for consumers. A driver can refuse a chemical test , but they should know about implied consent laws.

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Justia Legal Guides: Disability Law Center

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Federal laws and regulations provide specific protections to people with disabilities. This is why Justia recently added the Justia Disability Law Center to our Justia Legal Guides for consumers. State laws may provide additional protections to people with disabilities in both employment and housing.)

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Justia Legal Guides: Consumer Protection Law Center

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In addition to educating the public and helping develop policies, the agency can bring legal actions against people or businesses that have allegedly violated consumer protection laws. The Consumer Protection Law Center at Justia provides more details about how the FTC helps protect consumers from deceptive and unfair business practices.

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Justia Legal Guides: Tax Law Center

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This is why some Americans resort to tax advisors, attorneys, or other professionals to help them meet their obligations under tax laws. Even people who can afford it may want to know the basics about how the law works before diving into the details, or deciding whether they want professional help.

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What Are the Legal Issues Surrounding Deep Fakes?

Martindale-Avvo

the developer of Reface, a deep fake software program, claiming the product violates California’s right of publicity law. In October 2023, actor Tom Hanks warned fans about a fake ad for dental services featuring a fabricated image of his likeness, stating, “I have nothing to do with it.” What Is the Future of Deep Fake Technology?

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Section 230 Applies to Nextdoor Consumer Reviews–Duffer v. Nextdoor

Eric Goldman

The plaintiff claimed that federal law didn’t preempt his state law claim, but the court breezily rejects that. (I Massachusetts’ anti-SLAPP law is old-school and narrow, so Nextdoor didn’t have the option to invoke anti-SLAPP protection. ” The court cites Force v. Nextdoor, Inc.

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Justia Legal Guides: Sports Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

We’re happy to provide a Sports Law center in our Justia Legal Guides for fellow fans who may be interested in legal issues that can affect athletes. Some areas of law are not specific to professional athletes but could raise certain issues related to their occupation. Most major universities receive federal funds.

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