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

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

North Carolina courts prioritize the child’s best interests in custody decisions and base alimony on need and ability to pay during divorce proceedings. Property ...

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

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

New Mexico relies on federal and state tests to classify gig workers as employees or independent contractors, with no specific 2025 gig economy law ...

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

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

Illinois lacks comprehensive regulations for self-driving cars and drones as of late 2025, relying on stalled bills and federal guidelines rather than enacted statewide ...

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

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

Pennsylvania employers can generally monitor work emails on company systems, but strict limits apply under federal and state laws to protect privacy. The state’s ...

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

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

New York has not enacted a statewide “Right to Disconnect” law as of late 2025, despite past proposals in New York City that failed ...

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

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

Colorado’s landlord-tenant laws, updated significantly in 2024 and 2025, emphasize habitability warranties, timely repairs, and fair practices for both renters and owners. These rules, ...

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

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

Kentucky follows the riparian doctrine for water rights, granting landowners control over diffused surface water like rainwater that falls on their property. This means ...

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

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

Louisiana’s alcohol laws balance consumer convenience with strict regulations on delivery, sales hours, and promotions like happy hour. These rules, overseen by the Office ...

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A pregnant child services worker was allegedly attacked by a woman who "forced her to the ground" on Christmas Eve.

A pregnant child services worker was allegedly attacked by a woman who “forced her to the ground” on Christmas Eve.

On December 24, 2025, Melissa Cochrane, 30, of Yonkers, New York, allegedly assaulted a pregnant Department of Social Services worker during an interaction at ...

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A man shoots two individuals outside a Chipotle restaurant before escaping with the assistance of two other people: Authorities

A man shoots two individuals outside a Chipotle restaurant before escaping with the assistance of two other people: Authorities

On March 22, 2025, Davinci Leonard, 23, allegedly shot and killed 18-year-old Cevannah Alvarez and 15-year-old Tymari Albertson outside a Chipotle at 500 Westgate ...

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