CNET Facebook Discloses Basic Data on Law-Enforcement RequestsNew York Times (blog)Facebook on Friday disclosed for the first time how many requests for data about its 1.1 billion users it had…
New York Times (blog) Seeking Exposé on School Security, Students Get a Lesson in the LawNew York Times (blog)So solid, in fact, were the defenses at North Babylon that the…
Vermont passes law allowing doctor-assisted suicideToday.comVermont on Monday became the fourth U.S. state to end legal penalties for doctors who prescribe medication to terminally ill patients seeking to end their…
Senate committee approves bill updating federal education lawWashington PostOn a party line vote, a Senate committee approved a bill Wednesday to update the country's main federal education law by erasing…
KVUE Texas Gov. Perry signs 'Merry Christmas' bill into lawFox NewsAUSTIN, Texas – Surrounded by sleigh bell-ringing Santa Claus impersonators, Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday signed a law protecting Christmas…
1st arrests in Cook Co. under new state gang lawChicago TribuneChicago police began arresting alleged members of the Black Souls street gang this morning in the first prosecution under the…
Above the law: America's worst charitiesCNN(CNN) — The worst charity in America operates from a metal warehouse behind a gas station in Holiday, Florida. Every year, Kids Wish Network raises…
Judge tosses out law banning protests on Supreme Court plazaWashington PostA federal district judge declared unconstitutional Wednesday a law that bans organized protests and signs on the marble plaza in…
NBCNews.com (blog) Law would allow cops to search phones after crashesNBCNews.com (blog)According to the Department of Law and Public Safety's most recent annual report, there were approximately 10,000 motor vehicle…
New York Daily News NY urged to pass law aiding malpractice victimsNew York Daily NewsA city councilman wants state lawmakers and Gov. Cuomo to pass “Lavern's Law” to help New…