Laws & Regulations

Is Michigan's New Tipped-Wage Law Hurting Restaurants and Employees?
Policy & Legislation Is Michigan's New Tipped-Wage Law Hurting Restaurants and Employees?

The implications of Michigan's new tipped-wage law are stirring significant debate among local restaurants and the employees who depend on tips. Set to be implemented next month, the law will increase the current tipped wage from $3.93 an hour to $5.99 an hour starting February 21. This

Supreme Court Upholds MBTA Communities Act, Driving Zoning Reforms
Policy & Legislation Supreme Court Upholds MBTA Communities Act, Driving Zoning Reforms

The Supreme Judicial Court's recent ruling on the MBTA Communities Act carries significant weight for housing affordability and local zoning laws in Massachusetts. Upholding the constitutionality of the Act, the court underscores the state's prerogative to enforce compliance while making

Matthew Muller's Expanding Criminal Past Prompts Law Enforcement Reforms
Policy & Legislation Matthew Muller's Expanding Criminal Past Prompts Law Enforcement Reforms

Law enforcement officials have recently uncovered shocking new details about Matthew Muller, the infamous kidnapper portrayed in the Netflix documentary “American Nightmare.” These revelations have exposed Muller's extensive criminal history and spurred significant changes in police inv

Supreme Court's 2024 Environmental Verdicts: Progress and Contradictions
Policy & Legislation Supreme Court's 2024 Environmental Verdicts: Progress and Contradictions

The Supreme Court of India's environmental jurisprudence in 2024 has been a mixed bag of progressive rulings and contradictory decisions. While the Court has made significant strides in recognizing environmental rights and enforcing laws, it has also shown a tendency to prioritize

Will Ravnsborg's Law License Be Suspended After Fatal Accident?
Policy & Legislation Will Ravnsborg's Law License Be Suspended After Fatal Accident?

The article primarily revolves around the former South Dakota Attorney General, Jason Ravnsborg, and the potential suspension of his Iowa law license following his involvement in a fatal traffic accident in 2020. The narrative delves into the implications of this incident on Ravnsborg's

How Will New 2025 Laws Impact Evanston Residents?
Policy & Legislation How Will New 2025 Laws Impact Evanston Residents?

In 2025, Evanston residents will see the enforcement of several new state and local laws as the Illinois General Assembly introduced 294 state laws intended to enhance tenant protections, employment standards, and reproductive health rights among other areas. These legislative changes encompass

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