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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Boerner Makes Third Attempt to Pass Cyclist ‘Stop as Yield’ Law

Presently, the California State Law subjects cyclists to all laws applicable to drivers of motor vehicles, including stopping at stop lights and stop signs. However, assembly members Tasha Boerner and Laura Friedman have been trying to introduce a more common sense policy that would help make cyclists’ behavior more predictable for drivers. In a bid […]

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California Tops The U.S. In Dog Attacks On Mail Carriers As The Number Of Bites Rises

As per recent data released by the U.S. Postal Service, California ranks at the top among all other US states when it comes to dog attacks on mail carriers. The state witnessed 656 dog-bite incidents on mail carriers in 2021, and the numbers rose to 675 last year. Texas ranked second with 404 dog bites […]