Online petition gaining signatures in response to Gadsden tethering law
GADSDEN, Ala. — An online petition aims to amend a recent tethering law passed in Gadsden. The petition states the law unfairly targets families who can’t afford a fence. It […]
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New law eliminates broker fee for those renting an apartment
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you’re looking to rent an apartment but don’t have enough cash for the sometimes hefty broker’s fee, you’re in luck […]
ALEA urging drivers to obey Move Over law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Law enforcement officials and people outside of law enforcement say that the Move Over law is designed to ensure the safety of […]
Legislation Responding to Toys R Us Closure Signed into Law
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored Senator Nellie Pou (D-35) to protect workers from “getting screwed” when their employers go into bankruptcy or close their doors was signed […]
U.S. Makes It Harder to Sue Corporations Over Franchise Wage Law Violations
The Trump administration has made it harder for employees of fast-food restaurants or other big franchises to sue corporations when individual franchise owners violate wage […]
California judge rules gig law does not apply to truck drivers
In the first court decision on AB5’s validity, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday that California’s new gig-work law does not apply to […]
Judge says freelance journalists missed deadline to challenge California labor law
SACRAMENTO, California — A federal judge Monday would not temporarily exempt freelance journalists and photographers from a new California labor law that makes it harder […]
Law enforcement, school officials favor front license plate law
On July 1, Ohioans will no longer be required to have front license plates on their cars. However, law enforcement and school officials across the […]
New federal law on tobacco sales overrides new state law, to much confusion
On the door of the Smokers Haven shop in Epsom on Friday, a sign prominently warned customers that the minimum age to buy tobacco products […]
Court Upholds Ruling Against Arkansas Anti-Begging Law
On Wednesday, a fed appeals court ruled out against Arkansas anti-begging law which opponents say targets panhandlers unfairly, supporting a court judge that called the […]