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

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

Colorado lacks a specific “right to disconnect” law as of late 2025, unlike proposals in states like California, focusing instead on broader labor protections ...

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

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

Kentucky landlord-tenant laws, primarily in Chapter 383 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes, favor landlords but outline clear rights and duties for both parties in ...

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

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

In Louisiana, rainwater belongs to the property owner who collects it from their own roof or land, as harvesting is legal statewide with no ...

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

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

Vermont property laws emphasize shared responsibilities for boundary fences under statutes like Title 24, Chapter 109, tying into deeds that define property lines. Deeds ...

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

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

Georgia slip and fall cases fall under premises liability laws, where property owners owe a duty of care to visitors. Fault hinges on proving ...

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