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Is it against the law to violate a Web site's terms of service?
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Website terms of service are the rules for using a Web site's services. Can you be convicted if you break them? Learn about website terms of service.
7 Common Reasons People Apply for Personal Loans
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Lenders don't ask your reason for wanting a personal loan. HowStuffWorks takes a look at some typical motivations.
Are epileptic seizures more common during a full moon?
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Are epileptic seizures more common during a full moon? See whether research says epileptic seizures are more common during a full moon.
How does getting married affect your auto insurance?
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How does getting married affect your auto insurance? Read about how your auto insurance is affected after marriage.
Who Owns the Beach? It Depends
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On most U.S. shorelines, the public has had a time-honored right to "lateral" access to beaches. That sandy space, however, is being hotly contested.
How the Sovereign Citizen Movement Works
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Sovereign citizens' anti-government beliefs seem outlandish, but do they have a legal basis? Find out in this article at HowStuffWorks.
How Trademarks Work
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A trademark is concerned with a company's need to identify its goods or services among its customers and potential customers. Learn how they work.
How Enslaved Elizabeth Freeman, 'Mum Bett,' Sued for Her Freedom and Won
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On Aug 22, 1781, the court ordered that Mum Bett, later known as Elizabeth Freeman, should be emancipated from slavery. She was the first enslaved black woman to sue for her freedom and win.
Who Owns the Copyright, AI or the Artist?
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Navigating copyright law has never been more confusing. With the onslaught of AI in art and content, is copyright law now as good as dead?
A 'Tree That Owns Itself' Grows in Athens, Georgia
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A massive white oak in Athens, Georgia has many wondering whether a tree can even have legal rights. HowStuffWorks talked to experts to find out.