An Overview of Iowa Background Check Laws The laws that govern the use of background checks in employment decisions are a patchwork of federal and state statutes, regulations and case law. Employers in Iowa must comply with a number of laws at both the federal and state levels when conducting background checks or otherwise obtaining information about applicants and employees.The …
Are Stun Guns Legal in Ohio? Ohio has maintained fairly relaxed laws when it comes to personal weaponry, valuing the deep and vital tradition of self protection. Stun guns and certain Tasers are defined as "weapons" under the updated Ohio Revised Code 2923.11, but they are not illegal. Section 2923.20 prohibits certain kinds of weaponry.Ohio’s current laws regarding stun guns …
An Overview of Arkansas Easements In essence, easements in Arkansas allow a person to use another’s land for a specific purpose. Easements set out a "use only" right to enter the property, whereas a license under Arkansas law would be for a use and could be revoked. Embodied in this general definition are a number of well-established rules and requirements. …
What is a Motion in Family Court? When a motion is filed, it indicates that one party wants the court to order the other party to do or not do something. This is generally done to seek relief from the court against the other party. It is important to understand that a motion is not a complaint and therefore does …
The Basics of Pooling and Servicing Agreements To securitize a mortgage loan, the lender or its servicer must contribute mortgage loans into a trust and sell those loans to the trust pursuant to a pooling and servicing agreement (PSA). Mortgage-backed securities are then offered to investors by the investment banker from the trust formed by the PSA. For a thoroughly …
How Colorado’s Dog Bite Statutes Work When it comes to dog bite law in Colorado, the key statutes are the Dog Bite Statute (C.R.S. 13-21-124), the Dog Leash Law (C.R.S. 18-9-204.5) and the Generally Accepted Standards for the Care and Control of Dogs (C.R.S. 18-9-201). Each of these sets of laws comes into play in a dog bite encounter and …
AFSCME 31 Education Established in 1951, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31, more commonly known as AFSCME 31, is a labor union representing public workers in Illinois. AFSCME 31 was created to provide a collective voice and negotiation power for workers in various governmental agencies, associations, and bureaucracies. Its mission is to advocate for fair …
Intro to ADA Grab Bar Compliance As a part of the ADA policy to provide a safe and usable environment for all people, grab bars, otherwise called "handrails," "towel bars," and "bathroom rails," are required by the ADA and IBC (International Building Code) in and around critical access facilities for people with disabilities. The intent of grab bars is to …
Why Legal Careers in the Bay Area? There are a number of compelling factors to consider when searching for the ideal location for a legal career. For many, the warm weather and laid back atmosphere of the Southern California coast make the region all the more desirable as compared to the rest of the state. Yet others find themselves captivated …
Oregon Break and Lunch Laws Overview Numerous laws regulate how and when employers provide Oregon nonexempt employees breaks and rest periods (which we will refer to collectively as "breaks" in this article) and lunch or meal periods (which we will refer to as "lunch"). However, the specifics of the law often depend upon the employer’s size and whether the employer …
