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States With Legal Weed Outnumber Those Without
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As a remnant of the legacy of President Nixon and the Controlled Substance Act of 1970, cannabis plants are still categorized as Schedule I narcotics at the federal level. Although federal law remains less progressive than state laws, several states with legal weed permit medical or recreational use for citizens.
Why Data Encryption Remains a Really Complex Issue
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Is there a way to have encrypted devices and grant law enforcement access? HowStuffWorks explores the complicated issue.
What Does it Mean When a Book, Movie or Song Enters the Public Domain?
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The reproduction of books, movies and songs is protected by copyright law, but property in the public domain can be used by anyone for free.
How a Globe of Death Works
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The Globe of Death tests the laws of physics and the outer limits of bikes and bodies. See how the Globe of Death works.
HowStuffWorks Illustrated: How Physics Helps Animals Fly
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HowStuffWorks explains how physics helps animals get airborne.
Sorry, But Speed Traps Aren't Actually Entrapment
Speed traps aren't entrapment. HowStuffWorks looks at the law around setting up speed traps.
How Right to Try Bypasses the FDA
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Right to Try may be a terminally ill person's last hope, but is it the best idea? HowStuffWorks looks at the law.
How Police Sketches Work
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Police sketches are a routine part of law enforcement investigations. Read more about police sketches at HowStuffWorks.
Why Do British Lawyers Still Wear Wigs?
In the late 17th century, wearing wigs became a common practice in law. But why has it endured for so long?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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HIPAA was enacted in 1996 in order to ensure both health coverage and privacy for patients. Learn about some of the different aspects of HIPAA.