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Mental health apps are great for improving access to care, but they have some concerning gaps when it comes to personal privacy. Here's how to protect yourself.

How to Navigate Mental Health Apps That May Share Your Data | News & Commentary | American Civil Liberties Union As period-tracking apps draw scrutiny, we should also consider how a broader array of health apps may intrude on our privacy.

The pandemic changed the way trials were conducted, for better or worse. Find out what virtual elements are likely to stay and how they impact the way you and your lawyer might prepare for trial.

Virtual or in-person: The next generation of trial lawyers must be prepared for anything Stratton Horres and Karen L. Bashor of Wilson Elser examine ways in which COVID-19 has changed trial proceedings, strategy and preparation and how mentoring programs can make a difference.

Regardless of how minor (or not) the reason for your court appearance, looking professional and appropriate for the occasion is a must.

Do you know what to wear to a court appearance? Plus: what to bring with you and what to leave at home.

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The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial made headlines through its duration. But even aside from its sensationalistic appeal, the trial illustrates why jury instructions are so important in avoiding bias.

Two Decisions in the Heard-Depp Trial Could Have Biased the Jury Ultimately, it was a mistake to treat this case as though it was just any other.

Commercial DNA tests are becoming more and more popular. But you might want to familiarize yourself with the privacy risks before using one.

Commercial DNA Testing Kits - What are the privacy risks? DNA testing comes with a price, one with potentially long lasting consequences. We explore the big privacy risks with commercial DNA tests.

In addition to being extremely dangerous, drunk driving also carries some serious legal penalties -- including possible felony charges.

Is a DUI a Felony or a Misdemeanor? A DUI can be a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances. State laws on DUI (driving under the influence) vary, and so do consequences for these offenses.

Do you know the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor? Find out here.

Felonies and Misdemeanors: A Quick Guide Plus: why some crimes can be either a felony and misdemeanor, depending on circumstances.

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It might be hard to imagine, but we may actually be headed to a future where you can trust your phone again. A cybersecurity expert explains how.

The Robocalls Problem Is So Bad That the FCC Actually Did Something A cybersecurity expert explains how we might learn to trust our phones again

The world is full of scams aimed at elderly people. But the House of Representatives just passed a new law aiming to help curb these scams.

House passes bill aimed at curbing the $2.9 billion seniors lose each year to financial scams Unsuspecting older Americans get duped by financial scams every year. Now, a bill in Congress aims to increase regulators' abilities to help stop that.

There are roughly 2 million people in American prisons, and countless family members suffering on the sidelines. Here, a financial advisor speaks to some of the unspoken costs of having a loved one locked up -- and where to turn for help.

A Family Member in Prison? You are Not Alone The painful stigma and financial hardship of having a family member in the prison system can last for generations. A financial adviser offers her personal perspective and some resources that could help.

Hopefully it never happens to you, but if you receive a call that a loved one is arrested, the next steps to take may not be obvious. Here are four concrete steps to take if you find yourself in this situation.

Do you know what to do if your loved one is arrested? Plus: why staying calm is key.

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Do you invest in cryptocurrency? Whether you're a current crypto owner or plan to be one in the future, here's how potential changes in regulation could impact your investment.

There's a new plan to regulate cryptocurrencies. Here's what you need to know Two senators have unveiled a new bill with bipartisan support. But skeptics are already warning it's a step backwards and is far too crypto-friendly.

Despite a recent drop in violent crime, current crime rates are still far higher than they were in 2019, the year before the pandemic began. Is the pandemic still to blame, or are there other factors?

U.S. Crime Is Still Dramatically Higher Than Before the Pandemic Homicides decreased by 2% in the first half of 2022—but still remain 39% higher than the same period in 2019.

So far this year, the surveillance company has handed over videos to police more than 10 times without consent or warrants.

Ring Reveals They Give Videos to Police Without User Consent or a Warrant Amazon’s Ring devices are not just personal security cameras. They are also police cameras—whether you want them to be or not. The company now admits there are “emergency” instances when police can get warrantless access to Ring personal devices without the owner’s permission.

Your phone gathers a lot of information on you and your whereabouts, and not all of it is necessarily private. Here's the latest on the evolving question of how law enforcement may be able to use your location data.

How much of your location data can law enforcement use? Plus: What is a geofence warrant and how can it be used?

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Getting out of prison can be a jarring experience for anyone, but especially for the elderly. Here's why advocates say we need a system in place for post-prison eldercare -- and where the current system is falling short.

Why Elderly Incarcerated People Struggle to Find Care After Prison Thousands of elderly people are released from U.S. prisons each year, and advocates say states urgently need to scale up their capacity to provide them with compassionate care.

Cities from coast to coast shut down or delayed court proceedings during the pandemic. So why were the results so different? A look at court closures in two cities gives us an idea.

Two Cities Took Different Approaches to Pandemic Court Closures. They Got Different Results. Did closing courts contribute to the resurgence in violent crime that began in 2020? What happened in Albuquerque and Wichita may provide clues.

The Supreme's Court June decision removed police accountability for failing to read someone their Miranda rights. But it doesn't change the rights themselves. Here's what to know about the ruling and its impact.

Miranda Rights Endure Despite US Supreme Court Ruling High court ruled that police officers can’t be sued for failing to advise suspects of their right to remain silent during an interrogation

The Supreme Court recently took a case that changed the way Miranda rights work. Read on to find out what it could mean for you.

How Miranda Rights Have Changed Plus: what to say to preserve your rights.

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