Farmers in New South Wales have been facing an uphill battle as they seek to defend their rights under state agricultural laws, as new laws in Queensland and Victoria take
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Federal judge rules in favor of recreational marijuana usersFederal judge rules in favor of recreational marijuana users
A federal judge in Boston has ruled that recreational marijuana is legal under federal law.U.S. District Judge Mark P. Walker wrote that while Massachusetts’ medical marijuana program is constitutional, he
How to find the right lawyer to help you protect your legal rightsHow to find the right lawyer to help you protect your legal rights
Lawyers and family members of people who have been wrongly convicted of a crime are increasingly using the courts as a safe haven, according to a new study.The study found
Toledo woman says officer used excessive force during arrest of her sonToledo woman says officer used excessive force during arrest of her son
A Toledo woman who says she was arrested while in a police vehicle after her son’s death is now suing the city and the officers involved.The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in
What does the ‘cyber’ term mean?What does the ‘cyber’ term mean?
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court issued its first decision to address whether a California man could be charged with cyberstalking, the crime that allows cyberstalkers to target and stalk people
How to Get Out of the Death PenaltyHow to Get Out of the Death Penalty
“The death penalty is the ultimate form of punishment and the ultimate tool for punishing others,” said Andrew Cuomo, New York governor, who signed a new law on Thursday making
Brisbane’s first legal weed store opens in the CBDBrisbane’s first legal weed store opens in the CBD
The first recreational marijuana store in the country opened in Brisbane’s CBD this week, as the city’s cannabis industry continues to grow.The Crown-of-pearls-based retail store, located on The Street, has
When is bitcoin legal?When is bitcoin legal?
The bitcoin community has been debating the legality of the digital currency since it was first introduced.But when the U.S. Treasury Department released its rules for the digital cryptocurrency earlier