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New at FindLaw: 'Mudding' and Asking for Customer ZIP Codes April 5, 2013 2:15 PM

We continue our Friday round-up of what is newest, best and brightest at FindLaw.com. Below, you will find this week's offerings from various areas of FindLaw's unique content, including: core legal content, blogs, news and case law. Take a look at what's new:

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What Is 'Mudding'? Is It Legal?: A young star from MTV's "Buckwild" reality show died in an apparent "mudding" accident, along with his uncle and a friend. But what exactly is "mudding"? While the activity may be legal in most places, there are some restrictions, not to mention potential legal consequences as well. FindLaw's Law and Daily Life explains. Is It Legal to Ask for Customer ZIP Codes?: A recent Massachusetts court ruling makes collecting customer ZIP codes unlawful in most situations. And Massachusetts isn't alone. Where else are retailers prohibited from asking for ZIP codes, and under what circumstances? FindLaw's Free Enterprise offers some guidance.

FindLaw Legal Professional Blogs

Death, Taxes, and SCOTUS: The April Oral Argument List: No foolin', April can be quite a taxing month, even for the High Court. Indeed, the final session of the Court's 2012 term kicks off on Tax Day with a dozen cases set for oral argument. FindLaw's U.S. Supreme Court blog lists the cases and the legal issues at stake.

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The Impact of Search Engines on Litigation: It used to take quite a bit of time and effort to get your hands on a court opinion, but that was before the Internet. Just search for a name, and public judicial records may pop up -- information that can potentially prove useful (or detrimental) in litigation. What can you do to better manage your online reputation in this regard? Check out FindLaw's latest Legal Technology article for some suggestions.

-- Andrew Chow, FindLaw Audience Team

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