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Divorce in West Hawaii: Child Custody, Alimony, and How the West HawaiiDecides Your Future

Divorce in West Hawaii: Child Custody, Alimony, and How the West HawaiiDecides Your Future

Hawaii handles divorce uniformly across the state, including West Hawaii (part of Hawaii Island’s Kona region), through Family Court in the Third Circuit. Decisions ...

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The Gig Economy's Legal Landscape: Are You an Employee or Contractor in West Virginia?

The Gig Economy’s Legal Landscape: Are You an Employee or Contractor in West Virginia?

West Virginia primarily uses a multi-factor test to distinguish employees from independent contractors, focusing on control, integration into the business, and economic realities. Gig ...

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Self-Driving Cars and Drones: How Idahois (or Isn't) Regulating New Technology

Self-Driving Cars and Drones: How Idahois (or Isn’t) Regulating New Technology

Idaho has taken limited steps toward regulating self-driving cars but remains largely hands-off compared to other states. No comprehensive statewide laws permit widespread testing ...

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Can Your Employer Read That Email? Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws in Nebraska

Can Your Employer Read That Email? Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws in Nebraska

Nebraska employers can generally read work emails on company systems under federal ECPA exceptions, but state laws strictly limit access to personal accounts. The ...

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"The Right to Disconnect: Examining Mississippi's Approach to Work-Life Balance and Labor Laws"

“The Right to Disconnect: Examining Mississippi’s Approach to Work-Life Balance and Labor Laws”

Mississippi lacks a specific “right to disconnect” law, relying instead on federal standards like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for work-life balance protections. ...

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Renting vs. Owning: Key Tenant and Landlord Laws Every KansasResident Must Know

Renting vs. Owning: Key Tenant and Landlord Laws Every KansasResident Must Know

Kansas offers a landlord-friendly environment for renting and owning, with clear statutes balancing tenant protections and property rights. Key laws under the Kansas Residential ...

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Who Owns the Rainwater? Navigating Arkansas's Water Rights and Conservation Laws

Who Owns the Rainwater? Navigating Arkansas’s Water Rights and Conservation Laws

Arkansas follows the riparian doctrine for water rights, meaning landowners adjacent to water sources have reasonable use rights without broad ownership claims over rainwater ...

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Jaywalking, Littering, and Other Laws You Break Every Day Without Realizing It in Oklahoma

Jaywalking, Littering, and Other Laws You Break Every Day Without Realizing It in Oklahoma

Oklahoma enforces several everyday infractions that many people unknowingly violate, from street crossings to casual habits. These laws prioritize safety and cleanliness but carry ...

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From Home Delivery to Happy Hour: The Complex Alcohol Laws in Iowa

From Home Delivery to Happy Hour: The Complex Alcohol Laws in Iowa

Iowa’s alcohol laws are notably complex, controlled by a state monopoly on liquor sales through the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division, while beer and wine ...

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Bear Wrestling and Other Prohibited Activities in OregonYou Didn't Know Were Illegal

Bear Wrestling and Other Prohibited Activities in OregonYou Didn’t Know Were Illegal

Oregon has a collection of quirky, outdated laws that surprise many residents and visitors. These often stem from historical contexts but remain on the ...

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