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Teachers Unions & Collective Bargaining

A teachers' union is a special type of labor union designed to fight for the rights of educators. With roots dating back more than 150 years in the U.S., these organizations play critical roles not only in securing benefits for teachers but also shaping the way education works. For instance, thanks to lobbying by the […]

Title VII & Race Discrimination

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects individuals against employment discrimination on the bases of race and color, as well as national origin, sex, and religion. Title VII applies to employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments. It also applies to employment agencies and to labor organizations, as […]

Arizona Landlord-Tenant Law

John has been without hot water in his Scottsdale apartment for two weeks. Since his landlord hasn’t fixed the issue yet, he decides to hire a handyman to fix it and deducts the charge from his next rent payment. Now his landlord is threatening to evict him for not paying the full rent. Under Arizona’s […]

What Are a Tenant's Rights To Abandon a Lease?

Things happen. Maybe that new rental property isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Maybe a new job or relationship requires relocation. Maybe your business is expanding, and you need more retail or production space out of your rental unit. Or maybe your tolerance for noisy neighbors just isn’t what it used to be. Whatever […]

How is my mortgage lender affected by any insurance claims as a result of natural disasters?

Typically, any settlement checks that you receive from your insurance company will be made payable to both you and your mortgage lender. Because the mortgage lender has a loan that is secured by your property, the mortgage lender wants to make sure that all necessary repairs are made in order to protect the property. Your mortgage lender […]

Pennsylvania Estate Planning

You may be a few years out from retirement but you’re already planning ahead for your spouse and children. You need some assurance that they’ll be taken care of if anything should happen to you. How can you ensure that your children get a piece of your financial holdings, or that your brother gets that […]

Washington Estate Planning

Estate planning is more complex than simply planning for what happens to your assets after you die. It can involve making plans for your children and family’s welfare and your health care treatment in the event of incapacitation. Some estate planning tools are designed for lifelong maintenance and frequent revisions. There are plenty of tools […]

Fair Housing

Many black and Hispanic soldiers fought and died for the U.S. in the Vietnam War during the 1960s. Back home, their families couldn’t rent or buy homes in many areas because of their race. Congress tried to address that issue in 1968. It passed the Fair Housing Act, which expanded anti-discrimination laws to include housing. […]

Arkansas Family Law: An Overview

It’s easy to get swept up in the happy chaos of planning a marriage and starting a new family. You and your spouse are probably busy making wedding arrangements, planning your honeymoon and buying a new home. However, at some point, you’re both going to have to address a few legal matters, like getting a […]

Hawaii Family Law: An Overview

Hawaii is often a favorite destination for weddings and honeymoons because of its tropical scenery and Polynesian cultural flair. Regardless of whether you’re a resident of the Aloha State, though, any family matters or issues that occur on its beaches are under the jurisdiction of Hawaii’s family laws. If you’re getting married in Hawaii, you’re […]