State Law

A new study by UCLA's Williams Institute estimates that there are an "estimated 66,000 lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals are serving in the US military."

This article delves into the monumental supreme court decision involving a significant ruling revolving around the 14th amendment due process clause.

This guide outlines the steps involved in the legislative process on the state level and lays out the steps involved in the proposal, approval, and passing of state legislation.

Under federal law, eligible employees are entitled to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid family or medical leave. Benefits must continue during the leave, and the employee must be reintegrated with the same pay. State law may provide more generous conditions.

While state law not only mandates pre-abortion counseling, it also mandates topics of discussion during the counseling session. Many feminist groups are working to change this dynamic.

Employees no longer have a right to bring their guns to work in the state of Oklahoma. According to a state law Oklahoma employers could not forbid their employees from having guns in their cars in the parking lot at work. That law though was recently thrown out.

In a case where the owner of a property failed to maintain it (leading to potholes), you would sue the property owner. But when the property owner is the state of California, you must seek a remedy outside of court.

State laws allowing hardship licenses relieve other teens suffering from the wait. The licenses are not given without restrictions.

Your rights and qualifications pertaining to a first-time offender plea

Crazy California Laws, Strange California State Laws, dumb California laws

The City of York is investigating how to ban legally-carried firearms at council meetings, jeopardizing the safety of those residents lawfully-carrying firearms.

If you wish to block or overturn an adoption, there are many opportunities to do so at different stages. However, the later it gets into the process, the more reluctant courts are to disrupt the child's life by reversing what's already been done.

This article examines whether or not the Legal Arizona Workers Act created by Arizona is preempted by the Immigration Reform and Control Act created by Congress in the case of Chamber of Commerce versus Michael B. Whiting.

Be sure all of your contracts include a venue clause that stipulates which court will have jurisdiction should it become necessary to sue.

So, you've been sued in the right jurisdiction. But the court seems to be using another state's law? Find out why.

Despite your best efforts, there are a number of reasons that your will might be declared invalid.

Is the new immigration law bringing the state together or tearing it apart?

In a consumer Chapter 11 bankruptcy, also known as a liquidation bankruptcy, all assets are valued and liquidated by the court trustee. A trustee is assigned to evaluate each individual's situation independently. An estate is

By identifying assets and specific sources of income that might be exempt from seizure under Florida state law, you can use bankruptcy to effectively get out of debt.

An argument for the usage of seat belts.

The summons tells the respondent how long she has to respond to the complaint without incurring a default.

Clerihews about Associated Content contributors. No. 2 - Faye Fairley.

When you retire, you are expecting the big packet of money which you saved during all of your life. But is this money really protected? Know the rules well. Chintamani Abhyankar explains.

The State government actually implements a program to restore some of our rights; meanwhile bureaucrats from the Texas State Fair design creative alternatives to re-tip the scales away from freedom.

Unclaimed inheritance from Wills generates several billions of dollars on an annual basis. A large percentage of this money stems from life insurance proceeds.

Do you know about the new California laws for 2009? Coverage of new state laws has been rather spotty, and revelers ringing in the New Year may not know what new state law they might be violating as they leave the festivities after midnight.

Whether you are helping a friend with a move or starting a commerce business, it is important to understand what a bill of lading is and how it impacts your liability when transporting goods within and outside of your state of residence.

If you're tired of being given the run-around over the phone by a company, you might be able to record your conversation and prove fraudulent practices. This article explains how to do this without getting yourself in legal hot water.

Forgotten laws in the United States. Are you breaking them?

Legislators have passes a number of new laws across the country below are some of them citizens should be aware of.

Never put yourself in harms way!

Good faith deposits are an important part of buying a home. In some states, a good faith deposit is required, although the amount is not specified. It is always a good idea to check state laws for rules on earnest money, or ask your realtor.