Local Rules In Texas Requiring Water Breaks For Construction Workers Soon To Be Nullified
Climate change has been showing its ugly effects in different parts of the world, and Texas is no exception. In the past few weeks, parts of Texas witnessed triple-digit temperatures, leaving residents all exhausted due to the sweat. On one hand, weather officials are urging Texans to stay indoors and hydrate themselves as much as […]
Georgia Justices Weigh Questions About Law Enforcement Immunity In Fatal Cases
Death of persons in custody is a pressing issue before the judiciary, considering the recent rise in such incidents. The first incident was reported a couple of months back, in which a man died in the back seat of a patrol car after being tased and restrained. The second incident was reported soon after, and […]
Michigan’s New Cell Phone Law Goes After Distracted Drivers: How Residents Feel About It
Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan, recently signed three bills implementing new standards related to using cell phones while on the road. The newly established laws only allow drivers to use hands-free devices while driving, banning cell phone use except for emergencies. The laws, which will come into effect on June 30, will enable traffic […]
Lawmakers Shorten the Time for Teenagers to Move from Learner’s License to Provisional License – Citizens Concerned
North Carolina has a 25-year-old law for issuing driving licenses to teenagers. The three-step graduated licensing for drivers has been essential in preventing several road accidents and other driving-related incidents in the state. According to the law, there are three stages in which teens under 18 can obtain a license in the state. First, they […]
Tesla Wins Bellwether Trial Over Autopilot Car Crash
Tesla recently won what appears to be the first lawsuit related to a traffic crash involving its partially automated driving software. A California state court jury passed the judgment on Friday, April 21. The electric vehicle manufacturer has been active in rolling out its Autopilot as well as the advanced Full Self-Driving features, which, according […]
New Distracted Driving Law Implemented In Ohio, With 6-Month Warning Period
Ohio has taken distracted driving seriously and implemented a new law to protect drivers and pedestrians from avoidable road accidents. The new law revolves specifically around distracted driving and requires drivers to be more careful while driving on Ohio roads. The much-needed new law has come into effect after the death of Leah Fullenkamp’s husband, […]
California Dog Laws 2023: Rabies, Dog Bites, Dog Cruelty, and Dog Chains
If you are a dog owner in California or are thinking about adopting a furry friend soon, it is a good idea to be aware of the dog laws prevalent in the state. From vaccination requirements to dog bite liabilities, cruelty, and the use of dog chains, we have noted down everything you need to […]
Some Companies Have Used A Legal Loophole To Avoid Paying Overtime By Giving Workers Exaggerated Job Titles
A new paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research has found that several employers are exaggerating the job titles of their employees in a bid to avoid compensating them for overtime work. Companies have been taking advantage of a legal loophole within the federal labor law, according to which managers are paid fixed […]
How The Story Of American Motorcycle Clubs Is Changing
The American motorcycle clubs originated as a way for Army veterans to stay in touch with each other and form a support group. These were very different from the present-day motorcycle clubs which consist of members from different walks of life. Nowadays, motorcycle clubs are not merely a traffic issue at times. According to Long […]