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Should You Worry About Poll Watchers?
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
Poll watchers have long played a role in ensuring elections operate properly. The concept, in place for more than a century, is quite basic: Allowing many sets...
Biden Pardons All Low-Level Federal Pot Convicts
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
President Biden took dramatic steps on Oct. 6 to overhaul U.S. marijuana policy, finally acting on a pledge he made during his presidential campaign two years...
Why Faking Your Own Kidnapping Is Always a Bad Idea
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
Every now and then, news stories emerge about people who fake their own kidnappings. They never have happy endings. The latest person to attempt an abduction...
Halloween Tips: Six Laws to Keep Your Halloween Party Legal
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on
Halloween is a yearly event where it seems like there are no rules. Hiding your identity? Sure. Roaming around the neighborhood late at night? No problem....
Can Restaurants Legally Ban Kids?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
According to various restaurant publications and websites, there is currently a trend in the industry to ban kids under a certain age from some restaurants. Of...
Small Business Pet Policies
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
For small businesses, pets can often be both a blessing and a burden. Apart from being loved by customers, clients and employees, there are a number of legal...