How to Found a New Town (and Why You Might Want To)
We all have to live somewhere, and wherever you live probably comes with a slew of existing laws and government infrastructure, all of which was probably in place long before…
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…
How to Actually Be Chosen for Jury Duty
Photo: Everett Collection (Shutterstock) If you’re trying to get out of jury duty, the world (and Lifehacker) are full of tips and tricks to dissuade both claimants and defendants from…
What Does a Grand Jury Do, Anyway?
Photo: Brian A Jackson (Shutterstock) I have a feeling we’re going to be hearing a lot about grand juries in the coming months. Earlier this week, news broke that the…
The Most Common Jury Duty Myths, Debunked
Photo: B.E. Lewis (Shutterstock) When it comes to jury duty, people typically fall into two categories: those who want to avoid it at all costs, and those who can’t wait…