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Due process is important for all federal workers

There has been much discussion on the topic of the firing of federal employees. Some still try to sell the old line that "you can't fire a federal employee." This is, to put it bluntly, hogwash.

Federal employees' personal information hacked

The report of the hacking by the Chinese of the Office of Personnel Management is troubling for all federal employees. Potentially having your personal information stolen, is disconcerting enough no matter the source of the hacking, but the attack on federal employee data is more worrying.

Quick Answers for Seeking Possible Child Support Modification in Illinois

If you are currently receiving child support through the judicial system in Illinois, as per the Illinois Child Support Services, according to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5) the original child support order is revisited every three years.

Grieving the Death of a Marriage

In so many ways, divorce is like a death. Not only does divorce legally end a marriage, but it also ends the life the couple – and the rest of the family – has shared.

Is not paying back a casino marker a crime in Nevada?

If someone takes out a casino marker and fails to make good on it within the specified time, the court presumes the person had “intent to defraud.”

Will I go to jail for having a joint in Nevada?

Not for a first-time or second-time offense as long as the joint amounts to only one ounce (1 oz.) or less of marijuana.

Can I get arrested for counting cards in Nevada?

Counting cards is not a crime in Nevada. However, casinos that catch patrons counting cards may demand that they leave the premises and not come back.

Can I go to jail for being high on pot in Nevada?

In general, it is a crime in Nevada to be under the influence of marijuana.

What types of victim injuries increase criminal penalties in Nevada?

Nevada criminal defendants may face harsher charges for causing victims to sustain any serious injury ranging from loss of consciousness to organ damage.

Changes to Employment Agreements in Georgia

Article discussing changes to the law regarding employment contracts in Georgia, which went into effect in 2011.

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