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Category: State Laws and Regulations

Workers Compensation Illinois
State Laws and Regulations
Emily Benet

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act – Benefits, Deadlines, and Injury Claims

Workers’ compensation law explains what is paid, how wage checks can work during recovery, and what to do when an insurance company argues that the injury does not qualify as work-related. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission is the state office that handles claim filings and decides disputes. I will provide more details about the Workers

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New York Mandates Social Media Warning Labels For Teenagers
News
Jordan Reed

New York Mandates Social Media Warning Labels For Teenagers

New York State has approved one of the most direct regulatory interventions yet aimed at how teenagers interact with social media. The new law requires warning labels for minors on platforms that use design features linked to compulsive use and mental health stress, marking a shift from voluntary safeguards toward enforceable public health regulation. Legislative

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Canada vs US Pensions
State Laws and Regulations
Matthew Gray

Pensions In Canada vs the United States – Why Retirement Feels Safer Up North

Many people notice a consistent contrast in retirement confidence between Canada and the United States. Canadians often feel more secure because their government programs, healthcare system, and financial protections create a stronger foundation for long-term stability. A reinforced public structure reduces personal financial strain and helps retirees plan with fewer unknowns. Retirement Income Expectations: Comparing

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Florida Comparative Negligence
State Laws and Regulations
Matthew Gray

Florida Comparative Negligence After HB 837 – What The 50 Percent Line Means?

House Bill 837, signed into law on March 24, 2023, reshaped tort litigation in Florida. Pure comparative negligence no longer governs personal injury cases. A modified comparative negligence rule now applies, creating a 50% fault cutoff that blocks recovery once a plaintiff exceeds that threshold. Accident victims, insurers, and attorneys now operate under a framework

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Veterans Benefits
State Laws and Regulations
Matthew Gray

What Benefits Do Veterans Get After Service? Full List and How to Qualify

Veterans gain access to extensive federal and state support after separation, retirement, or upon reaching a disability status. Benefits range across: Education Housing Healthcare Financial programs Employment support Assistance for dependents Many programs are national in scope, while others are administered by individual states, including options offered in Maryland. Careful review of eligibility rules helps

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DOT Rules
State Laws and Regulations
Matthew Gray

DOT Rules by Agency Explained

FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, and USCG in One Practical Guide. The U.S. Department of Transportation does not operate under one single safety rulebook. Instead, DOT oversees six separate federal agencies, each responsible for a specific transportation sector. Every one of these agencies enforces mandatory drug and alcohol testing, along with operational safety regulations, but

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Thalidomide Cases DOJ
News
Matthew Gray

DOJ Referral Shakes Long-Running Thalidomide Product Liability Cases in Eastern Pennsylvania Court

For years, the thalidomide litigation in Eastern Pennsylvania has moved like a slow, grinding machine. Motions, expert hearings, discovery disputes, settlement talks that went nowhere, and plaintiffs who have been waiting decades for answers. The pattern broke this week when news emerged that a formal referral had been sent to the US Department of Justice.

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Blue Envelope Law
State Laws and Regulations
Matthew Gray

โ€œBlue Envelopeโ€ Law in Arkansas Helps Drivers with Autism During Traffic Stops

Arkansas lawmakers introduced the Blue Envelope program to create safer conditions for drivers with autism during police encounters. Many individuals on the autism spectrum face sensory overload when exposed to sirens, flashing lights, or sudden instructions. Those moments can cause confusion and silence that officers may misread. The program uses a simple tool. A blue

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