Articles related to "State Law"

A look at a recent Pennsylvania court decision to force the Nader/Camejo ticket to pay $80,000 in court fees for a failed effort to get on the ballot.

Federal law provides significant penalties for felons in possession of weapons, unless the felon has his rights restored by the convicting state.

Lemon laws are designed to provide a solution for defective vehicles. Federal laws provide general protection but most states have more specific lemon laws.

Consumers in some states continue to face legal obstacles in making direct wine purchases despite the U.S. Supreme Court permitting these sales in a 2005 ruling.

The Constitution's Article VI covers three items: outstanding debt, prohibition of religious tests for office, and federal law's power over state law.

Many tenants put up with substandard living conditions because they simply do not have the money to move. However, there are ways for tenants to fight slumlords.

Expectant parents often look forwards to their first or next child, but some look for them in the far corners of the world. Consider adopting internationally.

Infant car seats and booster seats are two of the most important things we can use to help ensure our children's safety.

Circulating a petition for a candidate or ballot initiative can appear intimidating at first. However, it's a simple matter of location, research, set up and approach.

Looking for tickets to that sold-out game? They can probably be found with ease on eBay. But is reselling tickets legal, or just another work at home scam?

A recent report has come out regarding the general safety of activities that concern children including playground equipment, cross walks and helmet and booster seat use.

The Church, Government, society or human-kind; what's the relationship? Taxes!

Information about safety, techniques, pain, removal, temporary tattoos, and some facts about tattooing among US adults

For real estate investors interested in foreclosed property, the statutory right of redemption can either create complications or present attractive buying opportunities.

In the information age, elected officials talk about "modernizing the public bidding process." But State laws define what they can and can't do.

Montana Senate's Personhood Amendment effectively bans abortion but it still has a long way to go before it becomes part of the state constitution, if it does at all.

Advanced directives and other estate planning legal documents are important for the elderly and their families when faced with critical illnesses or injuries and death.

What are advanced directives, what are the different types of advanced directives and how do they work?

On election day 2008, voters in California, Arizona, and Florida decided to permanently ban same-sex marriage by amending their state constitutions.

The Patient Self Determination Act of 1991 requires health care providers to inform patients about their right concerning life-sustaining treatments when terminally ill.

Creating a business partnership can be as easy as a handshake in the United States, but a written agreement will serve all parties better.

Battery. Assault. Racial Profiling. Interrogation. Murder. These tactics are an abuse of power and a violation of human rights used by those who should protect us.

Although payday advances are available in California, the limit on payday loans is $255. Also, California does not allow payday lenders to extend or rollover loans.

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act applies to portability of health insurance and privacy of patient healthcare information.

It is helpful to understand the different types of midwives practicing in the U.S. in order to choose one who best fits your needs.

The state of California has taken the move to ban trans fats in all restaurants by 2010. Researchers are hoping this is just the beginning of a new trend.

On November 4, 2008, voters in Massachusetts, Hawaii, and Michigan called for a shift in state policy regarding the possession of marijuana.

As a hard-hitting Welsh film about texting while driving captures the attention of the world, wider questions on the legalities of text-driving come to the forefront.

As the public awaits justice for Peterson's wife, Stacy 's disappearance, investigators arrest him on a charge of possessing a weapon in violation of Illinois state law.

Although martial earnings and assets are divided 50/50 in a California divorce, there are disagreements and issues that may make the fair division of assets difficult.

Which Cash for Clunkers requirements changed? Get CARS program info on cars.gov & eligible vehicles on fueleconomy.gov. Qualify for 3500 & 4500 government car vouchers.

WA state has a law which requires all hospitals to give you free care if you are low-income. Here are the links and details to help you access this little-known benefit.

Cash-strapped states looking to reap the rewards of federal stimulus legislation for education are rethinking and overhauling restrictions on charter schools.

A will contest is a lawsuit that challenges the validity of a decedent's will.

Documentation is the only form of national vessel registration available to boat owners in the United States. Vessels are registered through the Coast Guard.

New England is emerging as the U.S. region with the most potential for gays and lesbians fighting for legal recognition of their partnerships.

The decision by the South Carolina GOP to move up their primary means that other states, such as Iowa and New Hampshire, are likely to follow; this is problematic for USA

Big brother may be watching, but in many cases it's to an employee's advantage that he is. Here's how employee's privacy is being protected.

Today's technology allows secret recording of conversations in nearly any situation. The temptation to record conversations can be great.

Internet danger to children from sexual predators continues to be a concern to parents. Project Safe Childhood combats technological stalking and on-line exploitation.

Tennessee's state legislature has passed a measure that could strip the state constitution of abortion rights.

Newborns are tested for a variety of medical conditions after birth. Testing varies from state to state, but your baby will be automatically tested for three conditions.

Are there lemon laws that govern used cars? Used vehicle lemon laws differ from new vehicle lemon laws. Find out how federal and state lemon laws apply to a used vehicle.

Most new vehicles purchased have a bumper-to-bumper warranty against defects. There are also other components that might be covered after the basic warranty expires.

New laws provide help for renters living in a house or condominium that is facing foreclosure. Tenants need to do research to make sure that their rights are protected.

Confused about which car seat to purchase? Learn about the different types of car seat restraints and what to look for before buying a car seat for your baby or child.

There is a great deal of confusion about different types of assistive animals. Misunderstandings about service dog laws can needlessly cause problems for the disabled.

Informed consent is designed to protect research subjects from unauthorized experimentation. Despite good intentions, the process has been reduced to a legal formality.

Meet children who are standing up for their beliefs and causing a quite a stir. Watch Nick News with Linda Ellerbee on Sunday, January 28 for their stories.

A look at the historical and legal contexts in which the American gay marriage debate is taking place.