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• Can I Sue Vaccine Manufacturers?

  In most situations, you can’t sue a vaccine company for a personal injury. But you may file a claim under federal vaccine injury programs. FindLaw explains.

• Can You Keep Your Pension in a Divorce?

  Learn how pensions are handled in divorce and ways to protect your retirement savings. FindLaw explains your options and legal rights.

• Can I Sue My Business Partner for Abandonment?

  If your business partner is abandoning your business, leaving you in a bad position, you might be wondering if you can sue. This FindLaw.com article explains your options.

• What Employers Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

  The the Families First Coronavirus Response Act benefits both employees and employers by making leave benefits paid by employers completely recoverable through payroll tax credits. Learn more about the FFCRA in this FindLaw.com article.

• What to Do When Employees Do Not Want to Return to Work

  Currently, all 50 states have begun reopening their economies after COVID-19 closures, which means small businesses across the county — from restaurants to gyms to hair salons — have reopened or are preparing to reopen. Business owners know they need their employees to return in order to get back to business, but some are finding that not all employees are willing to return to work, often out of fear of being exposed to COVID-19.

• Is It Illegal to Steal or Vandalize Political Signs?

  Political polarization is peaking online and in communities across the United States, with just weeks to go before the 2020 General Election. The division is clear on social media – take look at the comment section of a political post, if you dare – and also from increased reports of campaign yard-sign theft and vandalism. Yard signs supporting President Donald Trump, former vice president Joe Biden, and other state and local candidates are all being targeted by those with opposing viewpoints.

• How Much Does a Divorce Really Cost in Florida?

  A Florida divorce can cost a few hundred dollars, or well over $100,000. This FindLaw.com article explains the factors that drive up the cost of divorce.

• Divorce in Texas: How Much Will It Cost You?

  You have probably heard that divorces are expensive, but this FindLaw article explains what makes a Texas divorce expensive and how to save money.

• How Much Does a Divorce Really Cost in California?

  This FindLaw.com article explains factors that affect the cost of divorce in California, and how much you can expect to pay.

• Supreme Court Unanimously Holds States Can Punish Rogue Electors

  Presidential elections in the U.S. are not decided by popular vote. Instead, electors from each state cast ballots for their state’s chosen candidate in the Electoral College. Each state is assigned a number of electors based on its population. There is a total of 538 electors, and a presidential candidate needs at least 270 electoral votes to win the election.