Law Education
Studying law, legal concepts, and how the system fits together.
Law EducationWhat Does Disposed Mean in a Court Case?
You looked up a court case and the status just says "Disposed." Does that mean guilty, not guilty, or dropped? Here's what it really means and how to find the actual outcome.
Law EducationIn What States Is It Legal to Marry Your Sister? (None. Here's the Law)
No US state lets you marry your sister, and neither do Canada, the UK or Australia. Here's what the law says about sibling marriage, half-siblings, step-siblings and cousins.
Law EducationIs It Illegal to Go Through Someone's Trash? Dumpster Diving and the Law
Going through trash left at the curb is often legal, but trespassing, local scavenging bylaws and using what you find can make it illegal. Here's what courts in the US, Canada and the UK have said.
Law EducationIs It Legal to Grow Tobacco at Home? US, Canada, UK and Australia
Growing tobacco for personal use is legal in the US and Canada (with limits), allowed in the UK if you register with HMRC and pay duty, and illegal in Australia. Here are the rules.
Law EducationIs It Illegal to Burn, Write On or Destroy Money?
Burning or writing on money is usually legal in the US, Canada and the UK, with some important exceptions. In Australia it's a crime. Here's what each country's currency laws actually say.