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Chapter 7 gives a near-total discharge of most unsecured debt, but you must pass a "means test" that compares your household income to your state's median income for your family...
How U.S. Homebuyers Can Win On Real Estate Agent Fees (Without Losing The House) By 2026, most U.S. buyers must sign a written buyer-agency agreement before touring homes, and that...
By 2026, most federal borrowers will be in long-term repayment with interest fully accruing again, and several "temporary" relief rules are set to expire. If legal or political attacks weaken...
US employment law is a mix of federal baselines and highly specific state rules, so every 2026 employment contract must be checked state-by-state, especially for non-competes, pay, and leave. With...
From 1 January 2026, Kentucky, Rhode Island and Indiana will each enforce a comprehensive consumer privacy law that applies to many e-commerce businesses that sell to residents in those states,...
The US immigration system is statute-driven (mainly the Immigration and Nationality Act) and administered by USCIS, the Department of State, CBP, and the Department of Labor, each controlling different stages...
The federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and New York's LLC Transparency Act are separate regimes: reporting to FinCEN does not satisfy New York's 2026 state filing requirement. Most small corporations...
By 2026, many U.S. employers that use AI in recruiting will face mandatory or de facto-required "bias audits," starting with NYC Local Law 144 and similar emerging state rules. Federal...
Federal estate and gift tax exemption is historically high (over $13 million per person in 2024) but is scheduled to drop by roughly half after December 31, 2025. The IRS...
Family Law in the United States: A Practical Guide for Everyday Families Family law in the United States is mostly state law, so the exact rules depend on your state,...
United States Unfair Termination Rights After Firing
Nov 18, 2025Most U.S. workers are at-will, but you still have strong rights against discrimination, retaliation, wage theft, unsafe work, and certain unfair firings. Key federal laws include Title VII, FLSA, ADA,...
Call 911, get medical help, and do not admit fault. Photograph the scene, vehicles, and your injuries, and get witness names and the officer's report number. Report the crash to...
You have strong federal rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and CFPB Regulation F. Collectors cannot harass you, must send a validation notice, and must stop collecting...
Key Takeaways The United States immigration system is governed primarily by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and administered by USCIS, DOS, CBP, ICE, DOL, and EOIR. Most immigrants enter...