34 articles found in United States

This new US climate cost recovery law is retroactive and targets large historical greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters in energy, industrial, and logistics sectors as "responsible parties" for a $75 billion...

For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, New York businesses will only be required to make estimated tax payments if their expected New York tax (including any...

Non-competes are still legal in New York and most of the United States, but courts apply strict scrutiny and often refuse to enforce broad, form agreements. Governor Hochul vetoed New...

Commercial real estate in the United States is governed mainly by state law, but federal rules on discrimination, financing, and taxation still shape how you invest, lease, and manage property....

Clean Slate laws in the United States automatically seal many low-level misdemeanors and some non-violent felonies after a crime-free period, so employers should expect background reports to show fewer records...

In the United States, most workers are "at will," but federal and state laws strictly regulate wages, overtime, discrimination, retaliation, and union rights. Misclassifying employees as independent contractors can trigger...

Starting in 2026, New York City will begin collecting Local Law 97 emissions fines for buildings that exceeded their 2024 limits, at $268 per metric ton of CO2-equivalent over the...

Federal anti-discrimination, wage, and labor laws still apply fully when you use AI or automated tools in hiring, pay, scheduling, and termination decisions. NYC Local Law 144 requires annual independent...

Most small and mid-sized US corporations and LLCs must report their beneficial owners to FinCEN under the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), with strict deadlines based on formation date and...

The new federal retail violence prevention law applies to most customer-facing retail businesses in the United States with 10 or more employees, including small chains, boutiques, supermarkets, and big box...

ESA programs use public education funds to pay for private school and related expenses, but they are created and controlled by state law, not federal law. Eligibility for the 2025-2026...

Criminal defense in the United States protects your rights from the moment of investigation through trial, sentencing, and appeals, and the stakes can include jail, fines, immigration consequences, and your...

By 2026, Texas agencies and many businesses that build, host, or support AI tools for government or consumer-facing decisions will face stricter disclosure and anti-discrimination requirements. Texas is pairing its...

Parents in the United States have constitutional and statutory rights to direct their child's education, access school records, and challenge certain instructional materials and policies. State "Parents' Bill of Rights"...

If you are arrested in the United States, you have the right to remain silent, the right to a lawyer, and the right to a fair trial - use those...

If your loved one has just been arrested, move fast: confirm the exact charges, find out the bond amount, and contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately. In the United States,...

Texas has tightened "standing" rules for non-parents in child custody cases: many step-parents and grandparents who used to qualify can no longer file custody suits. Non-parents must now often show...

Real estate law in the United States is mostly state based, but key federal laws like the Fair Housing Act and RESPA still shape every sale, lease, and loan. Title,...

Texas raises the child support "net resources" cap from about $9,200 to about $11,700 per month starting September 1, 2025, which significantly increases guideline support for higher income parents. For...

Family Law in the United States: Divorce, Crypto, and Complex Assets Family law in the United States is mostly state-specific, but federal tax rules (IRS) heavily affect how you divide...