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

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

In Connecticut, gig workers are typically classified as independent contractors or employees under the strict ABC test (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-222), which presumes ...

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

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

Nevada leads U.S. states in regulating self-driving cars, having pioneered autonomous vehicle laws since 2011 via Assembly Bill 511, which authorizes testing and operation ...

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

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

In Utah, employers can legally read work-related emails on company-provided devices, networks, or accounts, as state law explicitly permits monitoring, accessing, or blocking electronic ...

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

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

Delaware does not currently have a formal “Right to Disconnect” law explicitly granting employees the right to disengage from work-related communications outside working hours ...

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

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

Rhode Island’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (RI Gen. Laws Title 34, Chapter 18) governs renting and owning relationships, outlining rights and responsibilities for ...

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

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

In Montana, the ownership of water, including rainwater, is governed by state law which holds that all waters within the state are owned by ...

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

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

Maine’s alcohol laws regarding home delivery and sales are quite specific and somewhat complex. Currently, direct-to-consumer shipment is allowed only for wine, from wineries ...

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

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

In New Hampshire, jaywalking is illegal, and pedestrians must cross streets within marked crosswalks at intersections controlled by traffic signals. Walking in unauthorized areas ...

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

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

Indiana lacks a specific statute banning bear wrestling, but animal cruelty laws under IC 35-46-3-12 prohibit such exploitative fights as a Class A misdemeanor, ...

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Watch Your Mouth! The Alaskas Where Cursing While Driving Is Against the Law

Watch Your Mouth! The Alaskas Where Cursing While Driving Is Against the Law

Alaska lacks a specific law banning cursing while driving, unlike some states with public profanity ordinances; instead, disorderly conduct under AS 11.61.100 covers abusive ...

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