Marriage, divorce proceedings and other family law matters are governed by state law. All U.S. jurisdictions prohibit polygamy by invalidating marriages with more than two spouses. State laws against bigamy — marrying someone while they are still legally married to another person — are usually grounds for annulment. “Polygamy” refers to the practice of […]
Month: October 2022
We are optimistic that positive changes are on the horizon for North Carolina residents and expect the psychedelic movement to quickly gain momentum once the tipping point is reached. North Carolina stretches from the ocean west to some of the highest mountains in eastern North America and includes habitats ranging from almost subtropical to […]
Depending on the severity of the incident, the judge may impose a complete driving ban, require community service, or even impose a prison sentence. It is likely that the latter only applies if an accident causes injury or death and the driver`s choice of footwear is considered a contributing factor. Many people don`t know […]
If you overpaid an employee due to a legitimate accounting error, you can usually deduct the erroneous overpayment from the salary, even if the deduction reduces the salary below the legal minimum wage for a certain period of salary. 6.Je work at a resort during the summer, and the employer provides us with accommodation […]
Is a dual-action automatic front knife less than 3.5 inches legal for concealed or open transport in Lincoln? The Nebraska Supreme Court recently analyzed the scope of the hidden gun law in State v. Senn, 295 Neb. 315 (2016). In the Senn case, the accused was convicted of carrying a weapon hidden in his […]
Before banning debit and credit card fees altogether, many companies broke regulations by charging customers more than they pay the bank per transaction. Fingers crossed that they are now completely banned, the companies that charge the fee will stand out like a sore thumb! D. For the purposes of this Section, “Debit Card” means […]
Tenants who rent single-family homes usually have control over their thermostats. However, anyone who rents an apartment or unit in another type of residential complex is not permitted to do so. Homeowners often try to keep the thermostat low in the winter or high in the summer to control energy costs. This practice can […]
If you see someone you know or if someone drives slower than you think is acceptable, honking is technically illegal and can result in a fine. The Sun cited the example of a motorist in the UK who was fined. The driver applied the brakes and then honked the horn at a pedestrian crossing […]
When does harassment actually start? It is worth emphasizing at the outset that any form of harassment is usually humiliating, degrading and threatens the physical and mental integrity of a person. The Council of Europe`s Istanbul Convention defines sexual harassment as follows: Nowadays, the word “shame” has come to the fore in many conversations […]
adj. to have been convicted of a crime or to have admitted to having committed a crime by pleading “guilty” (saying that it was done). An accused may also be convicted by a judge after a plea of “no dispute” or in Latin nolo contendere. The term “guilty” is also sometimes applied to people […]