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What Is a Lease?

You have likely signed a lease at some point in your lifetime. If not, you likely will. This article answers some frequently asked questions about leases, what terms a lease should have, and things to watch out for in a lease. While this article provides an overview, every real estate rental situation differs, every tenant’s […]

What Is the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act?

United States citizens who are overseas should have an equal say in elections. Federal laws allow overseas citizens to vote when they are outside the country. This includes service members and citizens working in other countries. If you will be out of the country on Election Day, register to get an absentee ballot to mail […]

Same-Sex Family Law

The legal and social distinctions between same-sex marriage and opposite-sex marriage have all but disappeared. Same-sex marriage is legal across the country. There is also greater equality and acceptance for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. Same-sex couples enjoy the same legal protections and recognition as opposite-sex couples. This article provides an overview of same-sex marriage law […]

Science and Technology Law

The digital age has transformed our lives. Rapidly changing technology is continuing to create new legal challenges. It’s also quickly made obsolete much of what lawyers learned about tech law in law school. Technology law encompasses many areas of law. If you’re dealing with legal questions in our new high-tech world, contact an experienced technology […]

How Judges Determine Criminal Sentencing

After a defendant is convicted of a crime, they will be sentenced. Sentencing is the final phase of a criminal case and an important part of the criminal justice system. During sentencing, the judge decides what the convicted criminal’s sentence will be. Many criminal penalties are based on sentencing guidelines. However, the penalties are not […]

Can I Get My Name Removed from the Sex Offender Registry?

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to legal defense for crimes of a sexual nature. When someone is convicted of certain sex offenses, they must register as a sex offender. Depending on the type of crime, sex offender registration may be required for the rest of their lives. Failure to follow sex offender registration […]

What Is a Sex Offender?

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to legal defense for crimes of a sexual nature. Sex offenders are people who have committed a sexual offense, including rape, sexual assault, or child molestation. For most sex crimes, the defendant will be required to register as a sexual offender under the state’s registered sex offender laws. […]

Sex Offender Registry: Frequently Asked Questions

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to legal defense for crimes of a sexual nature. All states maintain databases of information about individuals convicted of sex offenses. The sex offender registry is maintained by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The public sex offender registry is designed to protect the public by monitoring […]

A Legal Overview of Sexual Abuse

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to sexual abuse. Sexual abuse can take many forms. Abuse can involve family members, partners, clergy, teachers, daycare providers, or even total strangers. Sexual abuse is a crime, but abusers are not always held accountable for their actions. Victims of sexual abuse may be able to file civil […]

What kind of anti-harassment policies must I have in place as a small business owner?

Several discrimination laws apply to small businesses, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which deals with discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which focuses on employees over the age of forty, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which addresses employees with disabilities. Additionally, all […]