Legal Articles, General Practice

Equal Pay Act

An employer cannot base pay on the employee's sex

Retaliation for Planning to File Workers' Compensation Claim

An employer firing an employee in retaliation of the employee's plan to file a workers compensation claim is illegal in Ohio

Complaining To Co-Workers About Work Conditions

Employees have the right to complain

Arbitration Agreements

Some employers require employees to waive their right to a jury.

Illegal For Employer To Take Portion Of Tips

Tips remain the property of the employee.

Trademark Lawyer Raleigh NC: What are Trademarks?

Trademark Lawyer Raleigh NC: Trademark Law

Entertainment Lawyer Raleigh NC: SAG-AFTRA New Media Contracts

Entertainment Lawyer Raleigh NC: Media Contracts

Exceptional Children

Placement and accommodations for children with special needs.

Kelo and Lingle:Two Landmark Takings Decisions Courtesy of the U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court's 2004-2005 session produced several important decisions concerning the taking of private property for public use under the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Court can impose an additional three year term for transportation of meth whether drugs were for personal use of not

defendant received an additional 3 years for being a repeat drug offender despite the fact the he was transporting meth for personal use as opposed to sale

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