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Chopping Down a Cactus: A Felony in Arizona, But What About Your Vermont Yard?

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

Colorado employers generally can monitor employee emails sent or received on company-owned devices or networks under federal law, but the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) ...

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

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

Kentucky introduced House Bill 229 (HB 229) in the 2025 legislative session to establish a “right to disconnect” policy, requiring employers to let employees ...

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

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

Louisiana residents weighing renting versus owning must understand distinct legal frameworks for each, including tenant rights, landlord duties, and homeowner obligations like property taxes ...

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Is Sleeping on a Refrigerator Illegal in Your Vermont Backyard?

Is Sleeping on a Refrigerator Illegal in Your Vermont Backyard?

No, sleeping on a refrigerator in your Vermont backyard is not illegal—it’s a common internet myth with no basis in state law.​ The Actual ...

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Deed Dilemmas: What Georgia's Property Laws Really Mean for Your Backyard Fence

Deed Dilemmas: What Georgia’s Property Laws Really Mean for Your Backyard Fence

Georgia lacks statewide fence laws, relying on local ordinances, property deeds, and common law for backyard fences, which often hinge on accurate boundary lines ...

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Slip and Fall in North Carolina: Who's at Fault and Can You Get Compensation?

Slip and Fall in North Carolina: Who’s at Fault and Can You Get Compensation?

North Carolina applies strict premises liability rules in slip and fall cases, where property owners owe a duty of care but plaintiffs recover nothing ...

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Divorce in New Mexico : Child Custody, Alimony, and How the New Mexico Decides Your Future

Divorce in New Mexico : Child Custody, Alimony, and How the New Mexico Decides Your Future

New Mexico handles divorce as a no-fault state primarily based on incompatibility, with courts prioritizing the child’s best interests for custody and equitable distribution ...

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

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

Illinois uses strict tests under its Employee Classification Act to determine if gig workers qualify as employees or independent contractors, primarily targeting construction but ...

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

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

Pennsylvania actively regulates self-driving cars through state laws and PennDOT guidelines allowing certified driverless operations, while drone rules primarily follow federal FAA standards with ...

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

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

Yes, employers in New York can monitor work emails on company systems if they provide proper notice, but restrictions apply to personal accounts under ...

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