Evil Week: What to Do If You Get Caught Shoplifting
Welcome to Evil Week, our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we’d usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games,…
You Should Claim Your Part of the Fortnite FTC Settlement
Photo: Cassiano Correia (Shutterstock) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is compelling Epic Games, the online video game and software developer and publisher, to pay a $520 million settlement over allegations…
Biden’s Proposed Rule Could Increase Your Paycheck
Photo: Jacob Lund (Shutterstock) Around 3.6 million more U.S. workers may soon be eligible for overtime pay, according to a new proposal from the Biden administration. This expansion of overtime…
Here’s What Happens If You Ignore Jury Duty
I have a confession to make: I spent the first ten years of my adulthood ignoring all official correspondences from the government, including jury duty notices. I didn’t really consider…
The Most Effective Ways to Deal With Entitled Coworkers
When we enter the workforce, we all come in with different life experiences, maturity, emotional intelligence, and understanding of longstanding power structures and systemic inequities. This is often most visible…
What People are Getting Wrong This Week: Trump and the First Amendment
The filing of criminal charges against a former president for trying to overturn an election is both a cataclysmic historical event and an incredible annoyance to people who respect the…
What to Do When a Contractor Ghosts You Mid-Project
When you’re ready to tackle a big home renovation or repair, finding a good contractor is a challenge. Getting one to even give you the time of day can be…
This Scam Is Targeting Home Closing Costs
You’re about to buy a home for the first time after years of work, sacrifice, and saving. Your state requires you to wire your closing cost, so you decide to…
Your Legal Responsibilities As a Cat Owner
I recently encountered this video of a conflict between neighbors over the roaming habits of a local cat, which got me thinking about cats and the law. In the clip,…
That Zoom Settlement Email Is Legit
Photo: Mircea Moira (Shutterstock) You may have recently received an email from the company EpiqPay, a payment distribution service, about the recent Zoom settlement and wondered if it’s legit or…