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It’s a lengthy process for Minnesota property owners
Minnesotans must protect themselves from underinsured drivers
Minnesota accident victims should seek help quickly to understand the process
Florida workers should know the FMLA’s significant benefits
It requires Massachusetts providers have compliance procedures in place
New York employees should understand the costs and benefits before deciding
No, but state law offers police officers other ways into your vehicle
Minnesota real property owners must understand several layers of regulation
Minnesota tenants facing housing discrimination must act fast to protect their rights
Understanding the legal requirements is key for residential and commercial landlords
Minnesota landlords should ensure their properties aren’t at risk
Even with accommodating voting laws, Iowans should understand their rights
It’s now a less-serious offense to possess marijuana in New York City
Early registration, identification and provisional ballots in Florida
Residents and tourists must understand the California laws to avoid arrest
New rules proposed by the SEC could assist Illinois investors
Texas investors must understand the difference when weighing investment advice
Washington, D.C. PACs must be cautious with potential foreign involvement
But businesses in Indiana must ensure political contributions are voluntary
California nonprofits must determine problematic issues before filing
It’s less work for California nonprofits, but does not assure tax-exempt compliance
California nonprofits have major decisions to make before filing the application
A limited amount for most in Georgia, unless they can show a purpose for more
Creditors can pierce the corporate veil of shady New Jersey businesses
For Georgia’s nonprofits, compliance is simple, but penalties are significant
In California, excessive lobbying could lead to loss of tax-exempt status
501(c)(3) organizations can’t, but there is room for election involvement
It’s the best choice for some New Jersey businesses, but owners must compare all options
Donors serve as the ultimate check on Pennsylvania nonprofits
The scrutiny that Pennsylvania nonprofits face from the IRS
The IRS guidelines for organizations in Pennsylvania
It’s a critical decision for New Jersey startup owners
Taking the 501(h) election typically gives nonprofits more opportunity to lobby
Employers must be willing to put in the time, effort and funds to obtain their critical worker
Smaller New York nonprofits should consider finding a fiscal sponsor
If you have an advanced degree in a STEM field, it will help
Foreign students looking to study in Massachusetts shouldn’t overlook the requirements
It’s an easy process to start but involves some complicated decisions for Floridians
The burden is on the employer to prove the need is truly temporary
H-2B employers must be extra cautious in era of increased enforcement
It has strict requirements, but it could be a solution for Texas employers struggling to find workers
There are differences Maryland employers should understand
Before bringing in non-professional employees, Ohio employers must get certified
A legal overview of adverse possession for Kansas property owners
It varies depending on the trespasser’s actions
A shift in policy means anyone with unlawful status will be put into removal proceedings
The result may be that you’re seen as unlawfully in the country
The legal options for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals who are subject to political whim
Kids have a say, but the system aims to ensure the choice is legitimate
How to draft a parenting plan to appease the Illinois state courts
Asylum-seekers must understand the policy changes under the Trump administration
Indiana parents risk unfair support obligations due to complex state laws
Although the method to calculate is common, the Georgia state laws aren’t
It’s a complicated task for unmarried or divorced parents in Indiana
The eight factors that a judge analyzes before awarding custody
A change in the law could make a significant difference in support payments
Parents must understand the significant recent changes made to the law
For Louisianans, they can’t be deducted from income for those divorced in 2019 or after
Tennessee has taken steps to require surrender of an abuser’s guns
But Texas does little to enforce those laws
Bankruptcy courts make it difficult, but some student loan holders will qualify
For unmarried parents, only one parent can claim this income tax benefit in Connecticut
Indiana car owners can sue a manufacturer if their vehicle is still under warranty
Colorado consumers must start with understanding the credit bureaus’ legal requirements
What Texans should do when a company gives credit reporting agencies incorrect data
Illinois parents should review the IRS rules for claiming the dependent care exemption before filing taxes
When Texas retirees should draw and the effect on their benefit amount
How to navigate the laws and ensure that nursing home care will be covered
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminates the long-standing tax deduction for alimony payers
Wisconsin allows mediators to draft all court documents for disputing parties
Oregon debtors must weigh their options before making these difficult decisions
In Maryland, transfers to avoid creditors risk being set aside by a trustee
For some Minnesota debtors, Chapter 13 might be the only option
Yes, but those with student loans in Massachusetts will be in a for a battle
With planning, heirs may be able to keep the family home
It’s not an easy decision to make when planning retirement in Pennsylvania
Unmarried parents: Don’t overlook this benefit in Ohio
The federal rules on dependent exemptions for parents doing their tax returns
California seniors, and those assisting them, need to plan ahead
What Florida seniors are allowed to do with their assets
For Minnesotans, it’s little effort to ensure important decisions are decided correctly
California consumers should know the laws and obligations that protect them
A Florida attorney can help you secure punitive awards against consumer reporting agencies
The damages Washington consumers can expect for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
An order for protection or misdemeanor conviction can be grounds to bar owning firearms
Get to know the laws consumer reporting agencies must follow
Illinois car owners should know the vehicle maker informal dispute resolution process
What employees in New Jersey need to know about their records
The questions to ask as you try to select a competent and honest lawyer
More than one in five Texans have them, but here’s where to seek help
Indiana vehicle owners must meet strict requirements or risk losing out on relief
Many Illinois automobile owners aren’t aware they may qualify for relief
Victims of domestic violence in Minnesota need to know
With few exceptions, Florida employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance
Unmarried parents with non-binding custody agreements put themselves at risk
It’s a difficult decision for the court to make with joint custody in Minnesota
Executing a Power of Attorney form is simple in Minnesota, so long as you trust that person
Minnesota’s ECM and ENE programs have been recognized for quick resolutions and lower costs for couples
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ends alimony deduction in Georgia
The survivors are left with some difficult probate decisions
For unmarried partners living together in Minnesota, it’s best to plan ahead