Yes—police can arrest you for an online post from 10 years ago if it constitutes a crime and the statute of limitations hasn’t expired (often 1–10+ years, depending on the charge/state). Some offenses have longer limits or none at all, and “continuing” conduct can extend timing. This article explains how limitations, exceptions, and evidence affect […]
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A cease-and-desist letter is a written demand that someone stop a specific harmful or rights-violating activity, but it is not a court order and has no automatic legal force. It often resolves disputes without litigation when it clearly states the conduct, legal basis, deadline, and consequences. This article covers templates, tone strategy, and the elements
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Courts are increasingly defining “free speech on social media” around a core rule: the First Amendment restricts government actors, not private platforms. New rulings and state laws focus on when moderation becomes “state action” and what transparency or access duties platforms may have. This article explains the new legal lines, what changes for users and
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Libel is written defamation: a false statement published in a fixed medium (like print or online) that harms someone’s reputation. To prove it, a claimant generally must show publication, falsity, identification, and reputational damage (plus fault). This article explains libel’s key elements, examples, and common defenses. Understanding Libel: Written Defamation Explained Libel is a form
Slander is spoken defamation—false verbal statements that harm someone’s reputation. Unlike libel, which is written, slander is communicated orally in conversations, speeches, or broadcasts and must generally be proven false and damaging. This article explains the elements of slander, common examples, and legal options. Slander is a form of spoken defamation that occurs when someone
