Category: Know Your Rights

January 20, 2022

I am as sick of COVID as the next person, but as an assistant principal, I want students to have as normal an experience as possible. It is only January, but end-of-year activities will be upon us soon, and I […]

January 19, 2022

Protective orders under the Texas Family Code are intended to protect a person from family violence, but this protection cannot be obtained by violating the constitutions of both the United States and Texas. Texas Family Code chapter 83 addresses temporary […]

January 18, 2022

The omicron variant of COVID-19 is rampaging across the country. At the same time, it is apparent that Americans have no appetite for more harsh restrictions and mitigations. In short, that means you have a pretty high chance of catching […]

December 21, 2021

Airplane passengers who act up during flights could face a new consequence: losing PreCheck, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday. The FAA will provide the TSA with information about passengers who face fines for bad […]

December 7, 2021

Like most industries today, Consumer Finance Services businesses are being significantly impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Troutman Pepper has developed a dedicated COVID-19 Resource Center to guide clients through this unprecedented global health challenge. We regularly update this site […]

December 6, 2021

At one time or another, you may have witnessed a pickup blowing out thick clouds of black exhaust smoke, apparently on purpose, and wondered if it’s legal. It’s called “rolling coal,” and it is indeed a thing. Coal rollers are […]

December 3, 2021

The law provides in part that a minor’s “willful misconduct” causing injury or death to another, or damage to the property of another, “shall be imputed to the parent or guardian having custody and control of the minor” for civil […]

December 3, 2021

Although yesterday’s announcement (FDA Proposes Changes to Food Safety Modernization Act Rule to Enhance Safety of Agricultural Water Used on Produce) is a bit to fully digest in one sitting, I am intrigued by FDA’s focus on pre-harvest risk assessment […]

December 2, 2021

On November 23, 2021, the US District Court for the District of Columbia invalidated a 2021 gaming compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida, which permitted mobile sports wagering throughout the state (the Compact). The […]

November 30, 2021

Cannabis use has become more commonplace, particularly as states continue to legalize recreational sales and consumption. But employers may want to hold off on offering cannabis-infused treats to complement the beer and wine selection at the holiday party. Here’s why. […]