Category: Know Your Rights

October 28, 2022

Over the past several years, there has been a significant increase in the use of dashcam technology. The technology available in the market is quite advanced. As we observed here, these devices can be equipped with geolocation, AI, facial recognition, […]

October 26, 2022

Under Illinois law, if you die and have a will (or die without a will or trust), the process of legally transferring your assets is called probate. Now there are a lot of exceptions such as what happens when you […]

October 24, 2022

It’s that time of year again. Pumpkin spice everything, sweater weather, and of course, Halloween. Whether it’s too much candy corn or just something in the crisp autumn air, Halloween night seems to create a rise in juvenile crimes and […]

October 20, 2022

Car repairs can be a scary prospect. First, there’s the cost, the time it will take, and then the worry about the repairs being done right. Most mechanics do good and honest work and care for our cars like they […]

October 4, 2022

Halloween is a yearly event where it seems like there are no rules. Hiding your identity? Sure. Roaming around the neighborhood late at night? No problem. Accepting candy from strangers? Go for it. However, there are a few laws to […]

October 4, 2022

Maybe you’ve had this experience. You go for a walk in a city park and there, before you, stands The Perfect Climbing Tree. It is sturdy, with low branches that are ideal for providing the first boost. Above, the branches […]

September 27, 2022

We here at FindLaw are not political wonks. Still, we thought it might be beneficial to take a look at the laws that are on the ballot, both literally and figuratively, in the upcoming midterm elections. Below are the laws […]

September 26, 2022

Raging hormones, butterflies in your stomach, make-out sessions when your parents aren’t looking. Ahh, there’s nothing like young love (or lust). Many teens are sexually active. But did you know if you’re 18 years of age or older and have […]

September 16, 2022

ABA President Deborah Enix-Ross is calling on members of the U.S. Senate to vote for the Respect for Marriage Act, which the U.S. House of Representatives passed with significant bipartisan support in July. In a letter sent to senators Thursday, […]

September 13, 2022

Does sparing the rod spoil the child? In schools, at least, a growing consensus over the last 50 years is that it does not. Corporal punishment declined dramatically over that span, in large part due to findings that hitting or […]

September 8, 2022

Few life events are as transformative as parenthood, and the changes new parents experience can be overwhelming. To help in the transition to parenthood, the Duane Morris law firm has adopted a unique policy—the Ramp Down/Ramp Up Parental Leave Policy—so […]

September 6, 2022

Most of us are used to the TSA screening process at airports by now. Although first-time travelers may not be used to air travel restrictions and security screenings. Here is a summary of the typical process: Have your boarding pass […]

August 31, 2022

To give a brief summary, what are the most prevalent issues facing shipping and maritime law in 2022? The ’globalisation’ of problems now seems to be the general rule for shipping. The most important of these is undoubtedly the stress […]

August 31, 2022

The answer regarding whether you should appeal or withdraw from a NYPD Notice of Proposed Disqualification lies in the circumstances and facts involved in your disqualification. There are occasions when withdrawing might make sense. For instance, if your goal is […]

August 31, 2022

Earlier this month, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that an employee’s off-duty use of recreational marijuana, which is lawful under Nevada law, is not protected under a law that prohibits employers from discharging employees from the off-duty use of lawful […]

August 29, 2022

When someone intentionally sends an unsolicited sexual image through the internet, it is called “cyber flashing,” a form of sexual harassment and online abuse. It happens when a sender transmits explicit photos through Wi-Fi, messaging applications, online platforms, Bluetooth, or […]

August 25, 2022

Federal judges in Idaho and Texas have issued conflicting decisions on whether a federal law requiring stabilizing emergency care conflicts with abortion bans. The federal law at issue is the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. The law, known […]

August 25, 2022

The Supreme Court of Nevada upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit by an employee who was terminated after testing positive for marijuana on a post-accident drug test. The Court rejected the employee’s claims that his use of marijuana outside of […]

August 22, 2022

Is it illegal to drive barefoot? This question typically is on drivers’ minds during the summer months. Maybe your driver’s education teacher or parents drilled the illegality of driving shoeless into your brain as a teen. But the fact is […]

August 15, 2022

If a candidate had an Individual Education Plan (IEP) in school, some NYPD psychologists will consider that a reason for disqualification. The NYPD psychologist will ask you to sign an authorization to get your school records. When the records are […]