Category: Law, Rights & Consumer Protection

Federal grand jury records do not automatically become public when a case ends. This explainer shows how Rule 6(e) limits disclosure and why secrecy can

Congress ordered the FAA to establish minimum airline seat dimensions, but the rule never took effect. This explainer traces the legal and regulatory path that

Police may use some deception during interrogations, while knowingly lying to federal investigators can sometimes be a federal crime. This explainer separates the rules and

Civil asset forfeiture can allow the government to seize and keep property without charging its owner with a crime. This explainer shows how the civil

U.S. border agents can generally search a traveler’s phone without a warrant, even when the traveler is an American citizen. This explainer covers the border-search

Banks can generally close customer accounts, and anti-money-laundering rules may limit what they can disclose. This explainer separates lawful account closures from the limits on

Qualifying churches occupy an unusual position in U.S. tax law: they can be tax-exempt without seeking IRS recognition and generally do not file Form 990.

A federal lawsuit says Hugh Hefner repeatedly contacted the FBI in 2005 after a Playboy Playmate alleged Jeffrey Epstein raped and trafficked her. Playboy’s own

Tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals may still collect unpaid bills, but federal law requires financial-assistance policies and limits certain extraordinary collection actions. This guide explains the 120-