A Lithuanian designer has developed a hypothetical machine to end the life of humans in what he says is an elegant and humane way.

Nov 4, 2011 - Rupert Taylor

Euthanasia is a hot topic today and rightly so. We care this way for our animals. Why can't people in pain die with dignity, regardless of where they live?

Dec 6, 2011 - Janet Cameron

What status did women have in Medieval Japan? How did this change during the three centuries between ancient and modern periods and what gender laws were in place?

Feb 25, 2007 - John Walsh

Women in southern Vietnam have historically had more opportunities and freedoms than those in Chinese-dominated northern Vietnam.

Mar 28, 2007 - John Walsh

Deciding which filing status to use is one of the most important aspects of filing a federal income tax return. Using the right filing status reduces tax liability.

Dec 28, 2009 - Selena Robinson

Filling out the FAFSA is hard for students who are considered dependent, but cannot provide parental information. Now there's the option of changing dependency status.

Oct 4, 2009 - Galaxia-Dawn Canada

The status of women in Zambia is a work in progress as Zambians attempt to balance traditional notions of women with contemporary, western-influenced ones.

Mar 31, 2012 - Camille Tuason Mata

According to the Groningen Protocol, adopted in the Netherlands in 2002, in some circumstances it can be legal to kill an infant.

Feb 6, 2011 - Joanna Infeld

The U.S. Supreme Court has found no Constitutional right to suicide, leaving the issue of physician assisted suicide under the control of state legislators.

Feb 9, 2010 - Amy Cook

West Ham United's £5.5 million fine has angered the clubs facing relegation. Wigan Athletic, Charlton Athletic, Fulham and Sheffield United are threatening legal action.

May 4, 2007 - Logan Holmes

The debate is heating up over whether or not marijuana should be legalized, decriminalized or left classified as a Schedule 1 drug and many states are rethinking the law.

Jul 29, 2009 - Robin Lewis

Clerics in Iran promote the use of temporary marriage, or sigheh, to satiate the male pilgrims visiting holy shrines away from their families, among other reasons.

Mar 13, 2010 - Paula I. Nielson

Advanced directives and other estate planning legal documents are important for the elderly and their families when faced with critical illnesses or injuries and death.

Nov 5, 2009 - Vanessa Cross

Marvelman is one of Comic Book's greatest heroes, but he's long forgotten after decades long uncertainty over his publishing rights.

Aug 6, 2009 - Michael Davidson

When that IRS tax refund check comes back this spring, many folks simply rush out to spend the money. There's a better and more profitable way to handle the money.

Mar 13, 2010 - Mark Oehlert

Planning your dream wedding abroad can be an exciting prospect. There are certain legal requirements that need to be considered in advance.

Dec 18, 2010 - Alana Wardale

To evaluate the US government's case against Arizona, a review of the legal framework is necessary. That review strongly suggests that politics trumped law.

Sep 15, 2010 - Scott Rosmarin

The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) outlines identification requirements for first-time voter registration. The law risks disenfranchisement of society's most vulnerable.

Nov 28, 2008 - Carla Marie Boulianne

Questions of international law arise in the operation that led to the death of Osama bin Laden. Did the U.S. behave legally? Does anyone care?

May 2, 2011 - Mark Guzylak-Shergold

Bloomberg's plans to buy BNA reflect the financial news giant's move into government and regulatory coverage and will end BNA's longtime employee ownership.

Aug 30, 2011 - John Seidenberg