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After a years-long drafting process, for the first time, the American Law Institute has spoken on the subject of liability ins...

Haw probate become somewhat of an historical artifact like the horse and buggy? Hear me out.

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On July 12, British Youtube star Emily Hartridge was killed while riding an electric scooter on the streets of London.

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Liberal financier George Soros and libertarian industrialist Charles Koch are joining together to finance a new foreign-policy...

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The Supreme Court justice, who passed away last week, was breaking new ground while staying true to legal principle

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