FTC Decisions on CARS Rule – Impact on Dealers and Auto Finance Companies
Recently, in December 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its decision to finalize the Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule (CARS Rule), which would bring some changes to the legal requirements concerning the obligations of dealers’ sales practices and those of finance companies. To gain a detailed understanding of the legal perspectives of the case, […]
8 Types of Motorcycles You Should Know About
New to the biking world? Have a plethora of motorcycle options but don’t know what to choose from? Don’t worry, we got you! Motorcycles and bikes are more than just vehicles that get you around if you’re an enthusiast or want to be one. Besides your standard bikes, the different motorcycles are designed and built […]
Adult Survivors Act (ASA) Empowered Over 2500 Alleged Victims and Expired on November 24, 2023
Adult Survivors Act (ASA) was put in effect on November 24, 2022, and was to last till November 24, 2024. The New York State legislation was enacted in May 2022, and the law enabled several alleged victims of sexual offenses to file civil suits even if the offenses were beyond the statute of limitations. Prior […]
How to Recognize Fake News: Now a Subject in California Schools
In an era where teenagers and even adults get most of their news from social media, fake news has become quite common, so much so that it is dangerous and can bring about behavioral change in people. This is especially true in the case of AI which is used for creating hyper-realistic content across formats […]
Hochul Signs Domestic Violence Laws At a Roundtable With Survivors
Recently, Gov.Kathy Hochul hosted a roundtable with the survivors of domestic violence and the advocate heads of national concerns at the Capitol concerning New York’s Red Flag Law. There have been cases of domestic violence and the laws that prohibit those concerned with such incidents from keeping arms. Read on to delve into the various […]
Motorcycle Deaths Spike Since Helmets Became Optional For Michigan Adults
With the legislation in Michigan allowing adults above 21 to ride motorcycles without helmets, the number of fatalities has increased by 34%. As per the research from Michigan State Police, motorcycle crashes have decreased from 3600 in 2012 to 3158 in 2022. However, the number of motorcyclist fatalities has risen from 129 to 173. Read […]
California Courts May Weigh Affirmation of a Child’s Gender Identity in Custody Cases
Recently, under a bill that cleared the state Senate, California would need its judges to consider if a parent affirms a child’s gender identity for the purpose of custody and visitation. In this discussion, the vote was split in party lines wherein the Democrat Sen. Scott Wiener referred to the bill as a proactive measure […]
NMC’s Decision to Outsource the Employment of Adjunct Professors Spurs Debate
Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) is entering into a partnership with Edustaff, an educational staffing service agency that will be the employer of record for the adjunct faculties going forward. The same partnership was initiated in 2015; however, it didn’t materialize. While the objective of NMC is to offer better compensation and benefits to adjunct professors, […]
Bill To Move Convicts Into Prisons Closer To Their Children Under 18 Signed By Gov. Newsom
On July 25, a bill launched by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to place the incarcerated and legal parents of children under the age of 18 in a facility close to the child’s home was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Assembly Bill 1226 Authored by Assemblyman Matt Haney, AB 1226, also known […]
Leaving Your Home To Your Kids While Avoiding Probate Litigation
Aging people often prepare their will to ensure that their property and other assets are distributed according to their will. A proper will ensures family properties stay within the family. Often, if a will is not prepared appropriately, it is not legally binding and can be challenged. In such cases, it becomes mandatory for the […]