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Environmental Law

Environmental law is the field of law concerned with protecting the United States’ land, air, and water resources. Environmental laws have many goals and rationales. These laws regulate human and business activities that affect the environment. Environmental laws balance societal needs with the planet’s sustainability. This article provides an overview of environmental law, its history, […]

Environmental Laws and Oil Spills

The legal landscape is a very different place for victims of the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil spill than it was for the victims of the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill. The Exxon Valdez accident which, at least until now, has often been regarded as the worst oil spill in American history encouraged the […]

EEOC Charge Of Discrimination: Employer FAQ

Employers are used to dealing with difficult employees. However, when an employee, job applicant, or former employee files an employment discrimination claim, it can take up important time and resources. It can also be confusing because many small business owners are not familiar with employment discrimination claims and the conciliation process. Here are answers to […]

What if the EEOC Determines an Employer Violated the Law?

If the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that workplace discrimination occurred, it issues a written invitation to enter into conciliation discussions to the parties. If conciliation efforts are not successful, the EEOC or the charging party can file a lawsuit. The (EEOC) is the federal agency […]

Illinois Family Law: An Overview

Family life, including marriage, divorce, children’s welfare and other related topics, is regulated by Illinois law. A highly personal topic often influenced by shifting, strong emotions, there are many legal considerations at play in family law. Illinois’s family law statutes help to ensure that each family member’s individual rights are secure while fairly serving their […]

Kansas Family Law: Overview

In all matters of marriage, divorce and child care, Kansas’s family laws both provide guidelines toward legal resolutions and protect the rights of every interested party. The goal of these laws is not to intrude on your family’s private affairs but to ensure that any issues are resolved fairly and in the best interests of […]

Louisiana Family Law: An Overview

There are many times when Louisiana’s family laws will play a role in your life. When you find “the one,” you’ll need to make sure you meet the state’s marriage requirements, including applying for a marriage license prior to your wedding. If you plan on adopting or fostering a child, you’ll have to meet legal […]

Missouri Family Law: An Overview

Family matters like marriage, divorce and childcare are heavily influenced by emotions, which can make for messy disputes and total breakdowns. Missouri’s family laws provide rules and regulations that help keep legal proceedings for things like alimony, child support and property disputes focused on resolution and protect each individual family member’s rights. If you have […]

Nebraska Family Law: An Overview

Marriage, divorce and child care are all governed by Nebraska’s family laws despite the highly personal nature of these aspects of family life. These laws exist to ensure that every family member’s individual rights are preserved and provide guidelines toward healthy and equitable resolutions. If you have a family law case in Omaha, Grand Island, […]

New Mexico Family Law: An Overview

Across New Mexico, family law looks after many of the most important relationships we have – those with our closest family. Whether you live in Albuquerque, Santa Fe or Las Cruces, the chances are that you will need to engage with New Mexico family law at some point in your life. Family law includes topics […]