October 21, 2025

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Legal Concepts, Cases, and Procedures
The HIRE Act 2025 Explained – Key Changes in U.S. Employment Law The HIRE Act addresses core gaps in hiring, classification, pay transparency, and worker benefits
Oct 2
Cases, Employment & Labor

The HIRE Act 2025 Explained – Key Changes in U.S. Employment Law

The U.S. workforce in 2025 looks very different from what it did even a decade ago. Employers face ongoing labor shortages in healthcare, construction, and technology, while millions of workers in retail, logistics, and hospitality remain stuck in unpredictable, low-wage jobs. Against this backdrop, Congress passed the Helping Incentivize Reemployment and Employment (HIRE) Act of […]

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FLSA Overtime Rule 2025 Blocked in Court and Its Impact on U.S. Workers The rule aimed to expand overtime pay to 4 million more workers by raising the exemption salary threshold
Oct 1
Employment & Labor, Law

FLSA Overtime Rule 2025 Blocked in Court and Its Impact on U.S. Workers

In early 2025, a federal court blocked the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), preventing it from going into effect as scheduled. The rule was designed to expand overtime pay protections to an estimated 4 million additional workers by raising the salary threshold for exemption. Supporters […]

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Paycheck Fairness Act 2025 – New U.S. Bill Aiming to Close the Gender Wage Gap Source: Youtube/Screenshot, The Paycheck Fairness Act would close gaps and enforce equal pay
Oct 1
Employment & Labor, Law

Paycheck Fairness Act 2025 – New U.S. Bill Aiming to Close the Gender Wage Gap

The Paycheck Fairness Act of 2025 is a new legislative effort in the United States designed to narrow the persistent gender wage gap. While the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit wage discrimination based on sex, wage disparities remain a significant issue. According to the […]

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Can Teachers Be Sued for Academic Grading? Legal Boundaries in Classrooms In most cases, teachers cannot be personally sued for grading decisions, as courts often defer to educational institutions unless discrimination or rights violations are proven
Sep 30
Education, Law

Can Teachers Be Sued for Academic Grading? Legal Boundaries in Classrooms

Teachers often face questions about their legal liability related to academic grading. Many students wonder if they can sue a teacher for an unfair grade or failure to follow syllabus rules. The legal system generally protects teachers’ professional judgment in grading decisions. Laws and court rulings place the responsibility for resolving grade disputes within the […]

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How to Get a Restraining Order in the US – Step-by-Step Legal Guide In the U.S., restraining orders are legal protections that can restrict someone from contacting or approaching another person to prevent harassment, abuse, or threats
Sep 30
Law, Procedural

How to Get a Restraining Order in the US – Step-by-Step Legal Guide

A restraining order is a legal directive issued by a court designed to protect individuals from threats, harassment, or violence. It serves as a safety mechanism for people who feel endangered in their homes, workplaces, or communities. Such orders are often pursued in cases involving domestic abuse, stalking, repeated harassment, or threats that create an […]

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Is Polygamy Legal in the U.S.? Here’s What Federal and State Laws Say Under 18 U.S. Code § 242, entering into multiple marriages can lead to federal charges, while all 50 states have laws criminalizing polygamy or bigamy
Sep 29
Constitutional, Law

Is Polygamy Legal in the U.S.? Here’s What Federal and State Laws Say

Polygamy refers to being married to more than one spouse at the same time. Within that, polygyny involves one man with multiple wives, while polyandry refers to one woman with multiple husbands. Bigamy, by contrast, deals with entering into a second marriage while a first remains legally valid. In many cultures and religions, plural marriages […]

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Alford Plea vs No Contest – What’s the Legal Difference? An Alford Plea allows a defendant to maintain innocence while acknowledging enough evidence exists for conviction. In contrast, a No Contest (nolo contendere) plea means the defendant does not contest the charge but doesn’t admit guilt, often protecting them in related civil cases
Sep 26
Law

Alford Plea vs No Contest – What’s the Legal Difference?

Plea bargains play a major role in criminal law, often serving as a tool to reduce uncertainty in trial outcomes. While many cases end with straightforward guilty pleas, there are alternative options that carry different consequences. Two of the most notable are the Alford plea and the no contest plea, also called nolo contendere. Both […]

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FRCP 26 Explained: Key Rule on Discovery in Federal Cases FRCP 26 requires parties in federal civil cases to disclose relevant documents, witnesses, and expert reports. This rule prevents trial by ambush and ensures both sides have access to the evidence needed to prepare
Sep 5
Law, Procedural

FRCP 26 Explained: Key Rule on Discovery in Federal Cases

Federal civil litigation runs on discovery. Before motions are decided or juries hear evidence, lawyers spend months exchanging information. Discovery sets the rhythm of a case, and Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is the framework that controls it. Knowing what Rule 26 requires can shape your strategy, reduce waste, and protect […]

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FERPA: What Schools Can (and Can’t) Share About You In schools rules about sharing information matter most.
Aug 15
Education, Law

FERPA: What Schools Can (and Can’t) Share About You

Privacy in education isn’t just a matter of common sense, but the law. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, better known as FERPA, gives students and parents the legal right to control who sees their school records. And it’s been doing so since 1974. Whether you’re a college student wondering if your parents can […]

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