Will Jaywalking Reforms Make You Safer?
California has passed a new law that makes it okay to jaywalk sometimes. Starting Jan. 1, 2023, police officers in California can only ticket pedestrians when their behavior would make …
Do Employers Have to Tell You They Are Monitoring Your Computer?
It’s so comfy wearing pajamas or sweatpants as you work. Millions of Americans have grown accustomed to the benefits of work from home, now known to all as WFH, since …
Safe Driving Tips for Winter Holiday Trips
With winter comes delayed dawns, early dusks, and the threat of a polar vortex. Stalactites of ice, wintry mixes, and brutal wind chills tempt us to stay home. But most …
Should Cash Bail Be Abolished?
Supporters of cash bail bonds say they provide assurance that defendants will appear in court. Opponents, however, say that too often, defendants simply can’t afford the bail, and it does …
Some Food Laws for Holiday Conversation Starters
Trying to come up with something to talk about over the holidays can be daunting. Politics and religion are (or should be) off the table, and some in your family …
Why Can’t I Buy a Car on Sunday?
Let’s say you are a Minnesotan with a very busy schedule that only provides a few hours of “me time” on Sundays. Let’s also say you’re in the market for …
Will FTX Clients Get Their Money Back?
When the cryptocurrency exchange FTX secretly transferred $10 billion in client funds to its sister trading firm Alameda Research, FTX stopped being able to cover customer withdrawals. Soon after, both …
Can You Be Fired for Refusing to Participate in Work Events Like a Christmas Party?
After two years of COVID restrictions, businesses are renewing the tradition of the annual office party this holiday season. Many of your co-workers may be looking forward to the company …
Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples After the Respect for Marriage Act
Congress recently passed the Respect for Marriage Act in response to concerns that the U.S. Supreme Court may eventually review and reverse the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges case that legalized …
What If The Government Thinks I’m Dead?
An Indiana man is fighting for his life despite being relatively healthy other than a few kidney problems. Since 2017, however, he has been fighting with the Internal Revenue Service …