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Real estate

How to Handle Abandoned Property in California Rental Units

Managing abandoned property in California rental units can be a challenging and legally complex task for landlords and property managers. When tenants leave behind personal belongings and vacate the premises without any intention of returning, it is crucial to understand the proper procedures and legal obligations surrounding abandoned property. This […]

Law

States with the Heaviest Traffic Laws in the US

Every year, more than 100,000 people get injured in some form of a road accident. This number is staggering, a worrying trend that needs to be fixed. You could reduce the number of fatal road accidents by following traffic rules. Sadly, this is easier said than done. Why? Most drivers […]

Law

House of Representatives Passes New Boating Laws

As the 116th Congress came to an end, maritime and boating laws were one of many topics discussed at this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. This legislation is passed to specify the annual budget and expenditures for the U.S. Department of Defense while creating policies for how the […]

Industry

Environmental Protection in Oil and Gas Industry

Before an oil company can start with construction, drilling or modification of onshore oil and gas production fields, it needs to obtain approvals from various government agencies. In addition to building and drilling permits, legal hurdles include air emissions, discharges to surface water systems, injection activities, impact on the threatened […]

Management

4 Expensive HIPAA Mistakes to Avoid in 2018

Staying compliant with HIPAA is one of the biggest concerns healthcare providers have. There aren’t any major changes to HIPAA in 2018, but the cumulative changes of previous years have made this law more difficult to follow than ever. The fines for noncompliance are severe. Here is an overview of […]

Grassroots lobbying
Politics

Grassroots lobbying: The need-to-know points

It’s something that’s arguably gathered more traction over recent years, with technology and use of the internet certainly aiding this. Grassroots lobbying is something that can make or shape certain legislation although despite its power, only a small proportion of people seem to realize how it works. There’s no doubt […]