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Although signed into law by President Obama two years ago, the Affordable Care Act is facing fierce resistance in states led by Republican governors. Just last week, the state House in South Carolina passed a bill declaring Obamacare “null and void,” criminalizing its implementation. Certain conservative politicians are openly waging an all-out battle to prevent health care reform. The Center for American Progress infographic below shows if implemented, how the Affordable Care Act will insure people. It explains what Obamacare …

Lawyers.com journalist Aaron Kase reported that Maryland partially legalized the use of medical marijuana. The Maryland law only allows marijuana to be distributed through public teaching hospitals. It also requires information on patients and caregivers be given to the health department and law enforcement. Despite the law’s restrictive hindrances on access to medical marijuana, this development reflects the shifting attitudes toward the acceptance of legalizing pot. The infographic below provided by Clarity Way (www.clarityway.com) and designed by Adrienne Erin provides …

“The Good Wife” season finale “What’s in the Box?” questions cheating at the ballot box and in a marriage. Will Gardner (Josh Charles) and Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies) represent Alicia’s husband Peter Florrick (Chris Noth) in an election fraud case. One night, working late, Will and Alicia end up passionately kissing. In confused pain, Alicia says, “That kiss opened up something, again. I don’t know how to close it. … I’m with Peter now and I just can’t figure my …

“The Good Wife” effectively creates a sense of fast-moving unease, as alliances shift, lawsuits twist and turn, and you can’t even trust the person you are sleeping with — at least not 100 percent. Sharpen your knives and watch your back, lest you get sliced out of the courtroom, boardroom and bedroom. It’s a tough world. The most recent episode reflected the topsy-turvy uncertainties of life, where you can be on top one minute, only to learn you are scrambling …

The ACLU is challenging Michigan’s “right to work” law. The statute (which does not focus on guaranteeing employment) is about labor unions. It prohibits agreements between employers and labor union officials that require employees to join a union or pay membership dues. Some argue it simply allows workers to opt out of unions. Others believe it weakens unions, taking away bargaining power for better wages and working conditions, ultimately hurting working people. Follow our Lawyers.com coverage and take our poll …