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What To Know About Open Carry Laws in Texas
Most Texans aged 21 and older can open carry a handgun in most public places without a License to Carry (LTC). However, there are still restrictions. If you have questions about concealed carry laws in Texas, talk to a civil rights attorney for legal advice. Are There Places I Can't Open Carry in Texas? Some locations still restrict guns in Texas, including: Polling places Amusement parks Correctional facilities Racetracks and sporting event facilities You also can't openly carry a handgun …
Texas Immigration Law: How Attorneys Help
Immigration law in the United States can be tough to navigate. The laws governing those who have come to the U.S. in search of the American dream for themselves and their families is a tangled web of confusing federal statutes and regulations. To make matters worse, immigration law is constantly changing. For immigrants looking to live in the Lone Star State, an immigration attorney, can prove to be an invaluable ally and help with any type of visa. Seeking Legal Status Many undocumented …
What Are My Rights Under Massachusetts’ Earned Sick Time Law?
Employee rights in Massachusetts include job-protected leave and statutory protections for medical care, family member care, or domestic violence leave. Employers with 11 or more workers must provide eligible employees with earned sick time, and employees can take legal action for unlawful retaliation for taking job-protected leave. Workers earn paid sick leave at an accrual rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a forty-hour maximum sick leave accrual. Enforcement mechanisms after …
Avoiding a Legal Dispute Over Your Fence
As the old saying goes, “Good fences make good neighbors.” Fences surrounding your yard or swimming pool can provide greater privacy, safety, and beauty. However, improperly installed boundary fences can create costly legal headaches for property owners. While a fence may seem like a simple construction project, several considerations should be made before digging that first post hole. While some issues might require you to spend some time and resources to investigate them fully, the costs …
The State of DUI Law in Illinois
Illinois DUI laws impose serious criminal penalties, and implied consent laws require drivers to submit to a blood alcohol concentration chemical testing or face license revocation. Driving over the legal limit provides for a statutory summary suspension of your license as an administrative sanction for a misdemeanor DUI, and drivers must use a BAIID car breathalyzer test with an MDDP driving permit during their license suspension. There are increased penalties for an aggravated DUI, including …
Minnesota's Trust Law Overhaul: What To Know
The law governing trusts in Minnesota has gotten a facelift, bringing it more in line with the Uniform Trust Code and addressing many modern-day issues that routinely surface in the process of creating and administering a trust. Although it is common for state laws or statutes to change from year-to-year, these changes, which went into effect on January 1, 2016, represent the first major overhaul of the state’s trust laws in nearly 30 years. Summary of the Important Changes The overhaul of …
Massachusetts' Earned Income Tax Credit and Your Tax Return
Massachusetts’ Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is for low-income or moderate income taxpayers. Taxpayers who receive the state’s EITC may also qualify for the federal EITC. Combining the two can add up to thousands of dollars. Reach out to an experienced tax law attorney for legal advice. Eligibility for Massachusetts’ EITC To qualify for the EITC, you must have a valid Social Security Number, earned income, and your adjusted gross income must be under certain limits — $17,640 if you …
Florida’s GPS Tracking Law and Where It Applies
Police officers have used global positioning system technology for years to track down suspects and arrest lawbreakers. Since the technology has become widely available, however, some private citizens have used GPS transmitters and receivers to locate and stalk other people—a recent U.S. Justice Department survey found that one in every 13 stalking cases involves electronic monitoring. Thanks to a recent Florida law, however, private citizens who use GPS devices against others now face …
Your Rights Under the California Fair Pay Act
California’s new Fair Pay Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2016, is designed to promote wage The California Fair Pay Act (CFPA) went into effect on January 1, 2016. The new law is designed to promote wage transparency in the workplace and make it easier for workers to bring legal actions against their employers. This includes situations where employees of the opposite sex in similar working conditions are paid a higher wage for "substantially similar work." If a worker shows there is …
New Jersey Bankruptcy Law: Financial Relief Solutions
Are you drowning in credit card debt, student loan debt and other financial problems? Living paycheck-to-paycheck while debts keep getting larger? If so, you may be considering filing for bankruptcy. For individual debtors, the U.S. Bankruptcy Code offers two types of bankruptcy to New Jersey residents: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. For personalized legal advice on types of bankruptcy and other debt relief options, consult with a local bankruptcy lawyer. Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy In a …
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