Utah Labor Laws Overview Labor laws governing employees in Utah impose both minimum standards and maximum restrictions on employers. Utah is an at-will state. This means that, in the absence of a contract, an employer can terminate an employee for any reason not protected by statute. It also means that an employee is free to…
Overview of Knife Laws in New York New York law actually contains no provision that refers to any kind of knife as a whole. Instead, it deals with several categories of knives that are commonly associated with criminal activity. It makes no exemption for speed, automatic, or butterfly knives. These knives are treated as any…
Lane Splitting 101 Lane splitting, a practice where motorcyclists drive between rows of stopped or slow-moving vehicles, is increasingly in the spotlight among U.S. motorcyclists and policymakers – especially this time of year when the roads are clogged with summer travelers. Interestingly, in the United States, lane splitting is neither explicitly legal nor illegal. That…
The Essential Role of a Legal Internship CV The purpose of your legal internship CV is to serve as a screen-out process for employers. Employers can be inundated with a flood of job applications, and having a well-structured and clearly formatted CV can help. It gives a helpful first impression that you are organized, clear-thinking,…
Employment Law in Washington State Employment laws in Washington State serve two purposes. First, they protect the well-being of employees. They mandate that employers provide certain basic benefits and safe working conditions. Second, Washington’s employment laws also help employers. They provide guidance for companies on what is expected regarding their treatment of workers. Without these…
What Is an NNN Agreement? NNN stands for Triple Net Lease. It is a type of commercial lease between tenants and landlords. It can be beneficial for the landlord as it provides more certainty, and is special to the tenant in that they get more control on how to pay their share of the lease….
Dubai Legal Jobs Market Overview The legal job market in Dubai is not only strong, but incredibly dynamic as well. Dubai is increasingly becoming a global hub for commerce and finance in the region. Globalization has spread the influence of Dubai throughout the region. It currently serves as a trade and finance center and is…
A Brief Overview of Online Teaching Law The landscape of legal education has transformed dramatically in the past several years, driven largely by advances in technology that have reshaped traditional practices both in the classroom and the court room. Today, many would-be law professors use digital platforms and virtual communications to deliver lectures and course…