Law and Daily Life
Filter by Category
What Is an Obamacare Subsidy? Are You Eligible?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Obamacare subsidies are being discussed as the open enrollment period approaches. But what are these subsidies exactly, and are you eligible for one? It's...
Will 'Text Stops' Make N.Y. Freeways Safer?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Freeway "text stops" will now be gracing New York highways, as a reminder to drivers that texting can wait. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the "text...
What Is a Health Insurance Exchange?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
What is a health insurance exchange? The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's Health Insurance Marketplaces, or Exchanges, are designed to provide an...
What Is Obamacare? A Legal Overview
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
What is Obamacare, legally speaking? With open enrollment set to begin October 1, Obamacare is going to be a big part of the nation's health care landscape for...
Same-Sex Spouses Get ERISA Benefits: Labor Dept.
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Many Americans in same-sex marriages can now share in their spouses' retirement plans, regardless of their home state, according to the Department of Labor...
Can You File for Divorce From Out of State?
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Can you file for divorce while you're out of state, or even out of the country? This question comes up from time to time in our Marriage and Divorce forum on...