For many people, submitting taxes is a simple process. Perhaps you have tax withheld from your salary and file your taxes. Alternatively, you could hire a tax professional to do it for you. Nevertheless, tax filing can become more challenging if you have side jobs or are self-employed. People may choose not to pay their […]

Controlled Substance Act (CSA), Scheduling or CSA Scheduling by alphabetical order, contains a list of drugs and their schedules. Drugs, substances, and certain substances used in the manufacture of drugs are categorized into five (5) different types or plans based on the drug's acceptable medical usage and potential for misuse or addiction.  The abuse rate […]

The legal concept for dying without a will is "intestate." When this occurs, the intestacy law of the state you reside in governs how your assets are divided. The intestacy laws of the estate's state will apply to any real estate owned in another state. Who Receives Your Land?  Intestate succession laws determine who will […]

One of the essential distinctions in law practice is between court action and corporate or transactional law. Almost any attorney will make this distinction in law school or at the beginning of their career.  If you watch many tv-shows, you may assume lawyers negotiate deals one day and perhaps go to court the next for […]

Four Florida school boards have been named in a second federal lawsuit that questions the constitutional validity of the state's "Don't Say Gay" law and the efforts of districts to comply with it. Who Made The Complaint? A group of plaintiffs, which includes a same-sex couple and their two children, an opposite-sex couple, and their […]

The Supreme Court ruled Americans have a broad ability to defend themselves in public, overturning a New York law putting clear restrictions on carrying guns outside the home and sparking a scramble in other states with similar s. The decision is anticipated to spark a flood of lawsuits attempting to unwind existing state and federal […]

Some believe mass-shooting investigations would not take place so often if early warning signs were not so easily dismissed. Because of this belief, New York state is implementing a new approach to monitor applicants for gun licenses. Individuals who want to carry concealed handguns will be required to hand over their social media profiles in […]

Your appearance in court is your first impression of the judge and jury. Whether you are there as a defendant or plaintiff, your attire can significantly impact your case. Wearing proper clothes in a courtroom shows that you are respectful to the judge, jury, and other people in court. Here are some tips on how […]

A car accident is not only injurious to your health, but it can also result in a big financial burden on you. One of the primary concerns of any plaintiff in a car accident is getting full, fair, and timely compensation for their suffering. Settling a case is typically a faster resolution to the issue […]

In some states, it is possible to sue for a HIPAA violation on the grounds of breach of contract or negligence of a healthcare provider or insurance company. The burden of proof will be on the plaintiff as they will need to prove that harm or damage was caused as a result of the wrongdoing […]

Is it a crime to open someone else’s mail? The short answer is yes. However, there are several factors that need to be considered to determine if you were at fault. You can be considered guilty of “obstruction of correspondence,” which is a serious felony. If you are charged with a federal mail crime, you […]

Eviction is the legal process through which a landlord removes a tenant from their property. Each state in the U.S has specific eviction laws and procedures; however, some general eviction rules apply to landlords and tenants residing in any state.  A tenant can be evicted if their lease is violated or expired, the rental term […]

Disputes between neighbors can disturb the peace of the entire community. However, if you find yourself in a situation where you feel uncomfortable around your neighbor or their behavior is inappropriate or threatening, you can take legal action.  The primary legal action you can take is to file a police report against your neighbor for […]

Electronic privacy has become practically non-existent, especially with the frequent number of violations by tech giants. In more recent years, Texas has created new laws to protect its citizens from electronic and personal data abuse. It is difficult to hold onto privacy when it is easy to leave digital traces through online activity, electronic transactions, […]

Throughout the pandemic, delivery food orders have skyrocketed in popularity as many individuals can enjoy their meals in the safety of their homes. During these times, food delivery companies have greatly profited, some even taking advantage of the large surge of customers. Grubhub, in particular, has made a lot of its revenue from secretly inflating […]

Due to the conflict in Ukraine, the US has imposed numerous sanctions on Russia to discourage diplomatic disagreement. The sanctions were extensive and mainly targeted specific influential individuals in addition to having affected the economic stability of Russia. Even though the sanctions were designed to deescalate the war situation, they had an inflammatory result. Many […]

At the start of the year, new laws were introduced to address social problems that had persisted the year before. These laws have come into effect to help improve and protect vulnerable people on a federal level. Many of them focus on issues with wages, animal welfare, abortion, internet access, and other dilemmas. These laws […]

On 15th December 2021, the president of the United States, Joe Biden signed the executive order 1409, titled, "Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade." The EO is meant to battle narcotics trafficking and foreigners who engage in illegal drug trade into the United States, killing countless Americans each year. […]

Seeing that the COVID-19 pandemic is showing little to no signs of slowing down, national and state governments have begun imposing measures to curtail the spread of the virus. One such order is the shelter-in-place. These orders are usually given in extremely dangerous situations such as mass shootings or chemical spills. But with frequent spikes […]

COVID-19 rendered countless people unemployed due to the global economic downturn, and even more of them became financially destabilized. This made it tricky for a large portion of the populace to keep up with the ever-piling bills, including the rent. While the state and federal governments took some measures to protect tenants from being evicted […]

While businesses have finally decided to open their doors to the employees again, the looming threat of coronavirus is still there. This brings us to the critical challenge that employers are now facing, the danger of being sued by employees if they contract the virus in the workplace. Even with all the safety measures in […]

In the wake of the COVID-19, government authorities put several safety measures in place to keep the spread of the coronavirus in check. Workplaces were instructed with a new standard operating procedure to control the spread of the virus and to get back to some semblance of normalcy.  Through this, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission […]