Information to help you be informed for many legal categories.
There have been many changes over the years when it comes to drugs, especially marijuana. In the last 20 years, there were originally no states where the use of marijuana was legal. Now, there are 33 states that allow marijuana use in some form. It’s likely that it will become completely legal in the United States in the coming years. However, should harder substances
You suspect a former employee of violating a non-compete agreement they agreed to when employed at your company. What do you do? Review All Relevant Documentation It is critical that the employer locate all non-compete agreements the former employee signed. Some may be stand-alone documents while others may be fine print within other documents such as stock options or offer letters. Interview Potential Witnesses
Bail is the amount of money required to be released from jail until a required court appearance occurs. In some cases, bail may be several thousands—or even a million dollars. But for others, it can be only a few hundred dollars. So how do judges determine how much you need to pay? Below, we take a look at how bail amounts are determined. The
Many employees look forward to the annual company holiday party. It is a time to celebrate the season and the end of a busy year. Employees, and their significant others, can gather for fun and cheer. Unfortunately, among the holidaymakers, there can be problems. Some individuals may press charges against their place of employment if they are injured or in an accident after a
Good food and good companionship during the holidays are often accompanied by good alcohol. Alcohol is part of many celebrations, but it can become the thing that makes the holiday spirit come to a screeching halt if you’re pulled over for driving while intoxicated. Don’t let a DWI ruin your holiday fun. Remember a DWI has more negative aspects down the road than the
The Holiday season is a special time of year. Family and friends gather to celebrate a number of special holidays. Unfortunately, the season also seems to be the start of many lawsuits. Some of those cases are clearly serious in nature; others…not so much. Here are three of the craziest holiday lawsuits from the past 10 years. Are Turkey Cooking Instructions Copyrightable? Back in
Waiting for an insurance payout can be frustrating. You most likely have bills to pay and are wondering how long you will have to wait for it to arrive. So how long should you wait before taking legal action, and is there any way to speed up the process? This is everything you need to know about filing an insurance claim for a vehicular
According to the Federal Highway Administration, trucks travel over 2,500 billion miles each year, haul nearly 70% of all freight transported in the United States and are driven by over 3 million licensed truck drivers. A fair amount of the distance these trucks travel is over the roads in Texas. The expansion of the oil and gas industry means that the Lone Star State
Drinking underage is a misdemeanor. Chargeable actions include: Buying, possessing, or drinking alcoholic beverages when you are under the age of 21, even on private property. Buying alcohol for or supplying alcohol to minors. Using a fake I.D. to purchase alcohol. This is not to be confused with the “open container law,” which refers to the unlawful consumption of alcohol on public property. Even
Summer is here and it is time to party! Everyone enjoys a good party with food, drinks, games, music and opportunities to mingle. Although parties are a great chance to have fun, you don’t want your party guests to drink and drive. Help your friends and family avoid DWIs after your summer bash by following these tips: Pick A Designated Driver A designated driver
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