American workers spent years working under unfair, unsafe, and wretched working conditions until legislation brought about meaningful and uniform changes. Federal laws addressed some of the most glaring employer offenses after workers started unionizing to…
People who live and work in the state of California are protected by laws that prevent mistreatment and abuse by employers. The state is among the most pro-worker in its laws and statutes, however, it…
Labor laws spell out the rights and responsibilities of workers and specify how they should relate with their employers. Having defined labor laws, how familiar would you say you are with them? One thing to…
Each of the fifty states in the United States of America defines the individual laws related to firearms. Some states are more liberal than others. Ohio gun laws apply to all residents of the state…
Legislation for legalizing marijuana has been a topic of heated debate among those for and against the measure throughout the nation. While some states have legalized the use of recreational pot, it’s not legal in…
The Supreme Court of Louisiana is the highest in the state. The justices hear appeals as the “court of last resort” for the State of Louisiana. The Louisiana Supreme Court has a long and storied…
Law students who are just entering the educational system may have notions of building a successful practice or working at a prestigious law firm, then spending their later years in the profession as a judge….
The Georgia Supreme Court is the highest appeals court in the state. Residents of the great State of Georgia and law students benefit from understanding the current judicial system, and its history. The humble beginnings…
If you’ve ever been to the state of Nevada, you’re probably already well aware of the fact that they have a tendency to do things a bit differently there than in virtually any other location…