What do federal prosecutors hope to accomplish with their harsh treatment of jailed journalist Barrett Brown?
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Tag Archives: Law
Did Kevin Durant’s Tax Preparer Commit A Technical Foul?
When the IRS audited him, NBA star Kevin Durant tried to pass the ball to his former CPA. His toss went out of bounds.
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Income “From Whatever Source Derived”
Donating eggs to benefit infertile couples may be an altruistic tax, but if you get paid for it, expect to give Uncle Sam his due.
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The Crime Of Selling Your New Car
Buying something in one place and selling it elsewhere for a higher price used to be called capitalism. Some federal prosecutors now call it fraud.
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NY Top Judge Tells Students: We’ve All Got Problems
Law students struggling to pay debts and find jobs should try working for a semester for free, says New York’s top judge.
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Why I’m Free Not To Join AARP
Suppose AARP is declared to be a seniors’ union. Now suppose everyone is forced to join upon turning 50.
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If You See Something, Verify First?
Freedom to speak up is not just a matter of First Amendment rights; it can mean life or death.
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Florida’s Courthouse Sharks
Floridians are used to living with sharks, but sometimes you have to fight back – at the courthouse, not the beach.
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The Day It Snowed In Miami
A new documentary looks at Miami’s role in the struggle for gay rights and the political rise of religious conservatism.
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