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Age of Consent Laws: North Carolina, South Carolina and Missouri Explained
The age of consent is 16 in North Carolina and South Carolina and 17 in Missouri. What each statute says, close-in-age rules, penalties and registration.
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Is Dumpster Diving Legal? US Law Explained, With Texas, Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
No US state bans dumpster diving outright, but trespass, theft and city rules can. What the law says in Texas, Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
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How Much Do Law Professors Make? Salaries by School Type, Rank and State
Law teachers earned a median of $128,500 and a mean of $144,770 in May 2025, per BLS. See the pay range, school-type and state differences, and adjunct pay.
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How to Get a Domestic Violence Case Dismissed: Who Decides and Why the Victim Can't Just Drop It
Who can actually dismiss a domestic violence case, why the alleged victim can't drop charges, what helps a defendant, and where to find confidential support.
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Statute of Limitations on Child Abuse: Federal Law, State Deadlines and Revival Laws
Federal law sets no time limit for many child abuse prosecutions and civil claims. How state deadlines, discovery rules and revival laws work, with examples.
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How to Get a Dependency Case Dismissed: Hearings, Case Plans and Closing the Case
How dependency court works: the petition, the shelter, adjudication and review hearings, when a judge dismisses or closes the case, and your right to a lawyer.
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Do You Have to Be Separated Before Divorce? Which States Require It
Most states don't require a separation before divorce, but some do. How the rules work in Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland, and how waiting periods differ.
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How Much Do Law Professors Make? Salaries by School Type, Rank and State
Law teachers earned a median of $128,500 and a mean of $144,770 in May 2025, per BLS. See the pay range, school-type and state differences, and adjunct pay.
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White Collar Crime Attorneys: Common Federal Charges, Penalties and How to Choose a Lawyer
What white collar crime attorneys do, the federal fraud and money laundering laws behind most charges, how loss drives sentencing, and how to pick a lawyer.
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Can I Fire My Lawyer Before Settlement? Your Rights and What It Costs
Yes, you can usually fire your lawyer before settlement. How the right to discharge works, what you may owe on a contingency fee, and how to switch safely.
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How Long Can a Lawyer Hold Your Settlement Check? Trust Accounts, Liens and Your Rights
Lawyers must promptly pay out settlement money you're owed. How trust accounts, liens and disputes affect timing, and what to do if your lawyer won't pay.
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