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

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

New Mexico has limited regulations on self-driving cars and drones, relying mostly on federal guidelines rather than comprehensive state laws as of late 2025. ...

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

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

Employers in Illinois generally can access emails sent or received on company-owned devices or networks, but strict limits apply to personal accounts under federal ...

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

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

Pennsylvania lacks a statewide “right to disconnect” law as of 2025, unlike some international models, leaving work-life balance to general labor protections under the ...

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

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

New York landlord-tenant laws strongly favor tenants, regulating security deposits, evictions, and habitability while requiring clear lease terms for both parties. Renting offers protections ...

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

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

Colorado follows the prior appropriation doctrine for water rights, meaning rainwater and other water belongs to the public until appropriated for beneficial use, with ...

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

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

Kentucky’s alcohol laws balance strict regulations on sales, delivery, and promotions with allowances for modern conveniences like home delivery, while “dry” territories and local ...

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

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

Louisiana enforces several minor laws related to jaywalking and littering that residents often break without realizing, especially in urban areas like New Orleans. These ...

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

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

Vermont courts decide divorce outcomes based on equitable distribution principles, prioritizing the child’s best interests for custody and considering factors like income disparity for ...

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

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

Georgia classifies most gig workers, such as ride-sharing and delivery drivers, as independent contractors rather than employees under state law. House Bill 389, enacted ...

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

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

North Carolina regulates self-driving cars through established statutes but has limited specific rules for drones beyond federal oversight. The state permits operation of fully ...

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