Service dogs are a great asset to people with certain disabilities. They help those who are blind, or who have physical disabilities or even certain medical conditions. But did you know that there is another type of service animal? It’s called an emotional support animal (ESA), and it provides another type of crucial service to […]
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Contraband Forfeiture to Save Abused Animals
You love your pets, most likely just like another member of the family. You care for them, cuddle with them and enjoy their companionship. It’s hard to imagine that there are people out there who could do otherwise, that there are those who would cause harm to the animals that share their home. Fortunately, there […]
Your Rights as a New Mother Returning to Work
Breastfeeding has become an increasingly popular choice for new mothers. With the host of benefits it offers to both baby – including all essential vitamins and nutrients (all of which are geared specifically to their needs), immune protection and a reduced risk of later problems such as asthma and diabetes – and mother – reduced […]
Geographical Indications
Geographical Indications is a new term. This term is without a doubt the latest term to be covered under the definition of intellectual property rights. The term references the value of the names of places like Champagne, Darjeeling and Chianti. These names are the actual names of places and are also thought of in terms […]
Different State, Different Law
Why Laws Are Different State to State If we all live in the same country, the United States of America, why do laws differ from state to state? It can be confusing. There are actually two different sets of laws; federal laws and state laws. Federal laws are generally for the entire country. They are […]
Florida Labor Laws
Labor laws vary from state to state. There are, however, some federal laws that all states must adhere to. To learn about some labor laws that are specific to Florida, keep reading. Florida has a minimum wage of $8.05. That may not sound like very much when compared to the highest minimum wage, which is […]
Shredded Wheat by Any Other Name…
The argument over intellectual property rights has been around for a long time. There is a quote from Thomas Jefferson where he talks about those who receive ideas from him are receiving a lesson. He says that it doesn’t diminish his idea. He likens it to someone lighting a candle from the light of his […]
3 Funny Intellectual Property Lawsuits
In the food industry, intellectual property is extremely important because your brand and its appearance is what sells your product. You never want to “look” like your competition. Trademarks, symbols, mascots, even fonts and colors and packaging materials — all these and more fall under category of law called intellectual property. Here are three interesting and […]
Workers Compensation and What It Means for the Employee
When a person gets hurt while on the job, there may be grounds for a worker’s compensation claim if the employer can be found at fault. The implications during a worker’s compensation suit can cause issues later on for the victim of the accident. Each state has its own set of worker’s compensation laws and […]
Civil Laws Surrounding Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
There are many cases that travel through the court systems that involve sexual harassment or misconduct. This can be anything from a few comments that were said the wrong way to direct threats that warn of immediate danger to the person being harassed. Civil law has proven to hold its ground in the justice department […]
