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Is It Legal to Photograph or Film a Child? Consent Laws You Should Know  Something legal isn’t always ethical or safe
Oct 7
Criminal, Law

Is It Legal to Photograph or Film a Child? Consent Laws You Should Know 

Yes, in many places, it is legal to photograph or film a child in public places without explicit permission. However, the legality becomes trickier when the image is published, used commercially, or taken in places where the child (or their guardians) has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Also, laws about child pornography, voyeurism, and data […]

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How Much Is a Defamation Lawsuit Worth? What to Expect in Damages Some cases end in small settlements, others in multi-million verdicts
Oct 7
Law, Procedural

How Much Is a Defamation Lawsuit Worth? What to Expect in Damages

Defamation, whether spoken (slander) or written (libel), can ruin reputations, damage careers, and cost individuals or businesses significant financial loss. In the United States, defamation lawsuits are not just about clearing a name; they often involve substantial monetary damages. But how much is a defamation lawsuit actually worth? The answer varies widely. Some cases settle […]

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CBI Raids Call Center Racket in Maharashtra Targeting U.S. & Canada India is known for outsourcing and IT services but also carries a reputation for fraudulent call centers
Oct 6
Cases

CBI Raids Call Center Racket in Maharashtra Targeting U.S. & Canada

In early 2025, India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) executed a sweeping series of raids across Maharashtra, targeting illegal call centers accused of running large-scale fraud operations against citizens in the United States and Canada. The crackdown revealed dozens of employees, fake business fronts, and sophisticated systems used to impersonate tax officials, tech support representatives, […]

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Can You Move While on Probation? What the Law Allows in Your State Rules differ by probation type, offense, and location
Oct 6
Criminal, Law

Can You Move While on Probation? What the Law Allows in Your State

If you are on probation, you cannot simply pack up and move without permission. In every U.S. state, probation is a court-ordered sentence that comes with strict conditions, including restrictions on where you live. Whether you want to move across town, to another county, or out of state, the law requires approval from your probation […]

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How Much Does a Lawyer Cost for a Wrongful Termination Case? Wrongful termination lawyers often work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if you win your case
Oct 6
Criminal, Law

How Much Does a Lawyer Cost for a Wrongful Termination Case?

Wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired in violation of employment laws or contractual agreements. It can involve discrimination, retaliation, or breaches of labor rights. Having legal representation is often crucial in these cases, as employment law is complex and heavily procedural. Many workers hesitate to seek help because they worry about the cost […]

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Amazon vs. New York Labor Law 2025 – Federal and State Authority in Workplace Regulation The Amazon case pushed courts to decide where federal and state powers overlap or clash
Oct 6
Employment & Labor, Law

Amazon vs. New York Labor Law 2025 – Federal and State Authority in Workplace Regulation

The clash between Amazon and New York State in 2025 over workplace regulation is more than a dispute between one corporation and a state legislature. It represents a fundamental test of the balance of power between federal authority and state sovereignty in labor law. At its heart, the case asks a critical constitutional question: how […]

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Federal vs. State Power in Labor Regulation – Lessons From the Amazon Case in 2025 California and New York’s clash with Amazon raised questions on federal vs. state labor power
Oct 5
Constitutional, Law

Federal vs. State Power in Labor Regulation – Lessons From the Amazon Case in 2025

The year 2025 saw one of the most consequential labor law disputes in decades, as Amazon found itself at the center of a legal battle over whether states have the constitutional authority to impose stricter workplace protections than those guaranteed by federal law. The conflict between California and New York on one side, and Amazon’s […]

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Department of Labor Rollback 2025 – What Employers Need to Know About Repealed Workplace Rules In the last five years, federal agencies pushed rules on overtime, contractors, joint employers, wage transparency, and safety
Oct 5
Employment & Labor, Law

Department of Labor Rollback 2025 – What Employers Need to Know About Repealed Workplace Rules

In 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a sweeping rollback of several workplace rules that had been implemented or expanded over the past decade. The move marks a significant shift in federal labor policy, reflecting new priorities in Washington and a broader effort to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses. For employers, the changes […]

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Farm Workforce Modernization Act 2025 – Proposed U.S. Law on Agricultural Labor and Immigration The Farm Workforce Modernization Act 2025 legalizes farmworkers and updates the H-2A visa program
Oct 4
Employment & Labor, Law

Farm Workforce Modernization Act 2025 – Proposed U.S. Law on Agricultural Labor and Immigration

In 2025, the U.S. Congress reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA), a comprehensive proposal to address the twin challenges of labor shortages in agriculture and the long-standing uncertainty faced by immigrant farmworkers. Agriculture in the U.S. relies heavily on foreign-born labor, estimates from the Department of Agriculture suggest that between 45% and 50% of […]

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Foreign Pollution Fee Act 2025 – U.S. Constitutional Questions on Trade and Tariff Authority The Act penalizes polluting imports to curb carbon leakage and protect U.S. manufacturers with higher environmental costs
Oct 4
Constitutional, Law

Foreign Pollution Fee Act 2025 – U.S. Constitutional Questions on Trade and Tariff Authority

In 2025, Congress passed the Foreign Pollution Fee Act, a groundbreaking piece of environmental and trade legislation aimed at holding foreign producers accountable for carbon-intensive goods exported to the United States. Under the Act, importers of steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, and other high-emission products would be required to pay a fee if the country of […]

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