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Does Costa Mesa's Day Laborer Law Ban Free Speech?
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
The city of Costa Mesa, California, has just become the next in a long line of cities whose anti-solicitation ordinances aimed at day laborers have become the...
The Homestar Program Encourages Energy Efficient Plans
By Minara El-Rahman | Last updated on
President Obama arrived in Savannah, Georgia this week. When he did arrive, he discussed the Homestar program. The Homestar program is named after Energy...
Will Your State Law Ban Employer Credit Checks?
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
It would seem that the responsible thing to do if you are in financial trouble, or behind on your bills, is to go out and get a job to pay off your debts....
Utah Proposes Bill to Verify Workers' Immigration Status
By Kamika Dunlap | Last updated on
Utah could become the first state to require businesses to use the federal E-Verify program to check workers' immigration status, under threat of criminal...
The Supreme Court To Evaluate a Portion of the Patriot Act
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Tomorrow, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on one portion of the Patriot Act. The case, Holder v. Humanitarian Law Project asks the Court...
What is the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)?
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
You might be excused for thinking it is a snack of Greek origin, involving grape leaves. No, this is the Defense of Marriage Act, signed into...