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

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

Washington state uses the ABC test under its Industrial Welfare Act to classify gig workers, presuming employee status unless a business proves the worker ...

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

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

Virginia maintains a relatively hands-off approach to regulating self-driving cars, prioritizing innovation over strict mandates, while drone operations follow strict federal FAA rules with ...

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

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

Employers in New Jersey generally can monitor emails sent on company computers if they provide clear policies notifying employees of no expectation of privacy, ...

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Is Your Pickle Illegal? The Bizarre Food Laws of Alabama

Is Your Pickle Illegal? The Bizarre Food Laws of Alabama

No, your pickle is not illegal in Alabama. The notion of a “bizarre pickle law” often refers to outdated myths about requiring pickles to ...

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

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

No, chopping down a cactus is not a felony in your South Carolina yard. Unlike Arizona, where native saguaro cacti receive special protection under ...

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Is Sleeping on a Refrigerator Illegal in Your Minnesota Backyard?

Is Sleeping on a Refrigerator Illegal in Your Minnesota Backyard?

No, sleeping on a refrigerator in your Minnesota backyard is not illegal under state law. This notion stems from debunked “dumb laws” lists that ...

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

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

In Wisconsin, property deeds define legal boundaries that directly impact backyard fence placement, ensuring structures stay on your land to avoid disputes. State laws ...

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

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

In Missouri, slip and fall cases fall under premises liability law, where property owners or occupiers can be at fault if they fail to ...

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

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

Maryland courts decide divorce outcomes based on equitable principles, prioritizing the child’s best interests for custody, need-based factors for alimony, and fairness in property ...

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

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

In Tennessee, gig workers like rideshare drivers or delivery personnel are often classified as independent contractors rather than employees under state law, particularly for ...

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