Illegal weapons are smuggled from the US into Mexico every day, contributing to Mexico’s high levels of gun violence with 100,000 gun deaths over the past decade. Despite only having one licensed gun dealer in Mexico, an estimated 580 guns are smuggled out of the US daily. 70% of guns recovered by Mexican law enforcement […]
Articles of association are internal rules for businesses or non-profit organizations, covering tasks, positions, processes, and operational issues such as meetings, directors, stock, dividends, and audits. They must address minimum legal requirements and can be flexible in structure. Non-profit organizations must also prepare them. Every organization has articles of association, whether they realize it or […]
The Raines sandwich was a popular but unappetizing combination of leftovers and inedible items served in New York City taverns on Sundays due to a loophole in the Raines Law. This law allowed the sale of liquor in accommodation establishments that offered free meals to guests. Taverns with hotel licenses and 10 empty rooms became […]
Federal guarantee laws promise to pay a debt if the original debtor is unable to pay the loan. These laws range from student loans to utilities and ensure investor confidence and stability in the banking system. The federal government indemnifies the bank that lends the money, and there are also state warranty laws that operate […]
Blue Sky Laws protect US consumers from fraudulent dealings with businesses managing stocks, bonds, and securities. Companies must file disclosures with the state and SEC, and laws also govern brokers. The origin of the term is obscure, but it refers to protecting investors from false claims. Consumers can use knowledge of these laws to spot […]
Jim Crow laws enforced racial segregation in the US, particularly in the South, after the Civil War. They were unconstitutional and violated civil rights. The laws allowed for segregation in daily life, including schools, and led to civil rights struggles. The laws were eventually abolished through key events and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. […]
Nevada’s legislature is the first to accurately reflect the gender demographics of the state, with a female majority in both upper and lower houses. However, women still only make up 28% of state legislators overall, with some states having as little as 15% female representation. Only nine states have female governors, and the first women […]
Nevada’s bicameral legislature has more women than men, but only 28% of state legislators in the US are women. Colorado’s lower house also has a female majority. Only nine states have female governors. The first women were elected to a state legislature in Colorado in 1894. Nellie Tayloe Ross was the first woman to serve […]
Anti-sedition laws aim to counter the threat of sedition, but can limit freedom of speech. Sedition involves agitating for government overthrow, while treason is more serious. Artists and writers are threatened by anti-sedition laws, and distinguishing between genuine threats and political commentary is important. Citizens may challenge inadequate laws through legal means. Anti-sedition laws are […]
Safe haven laws in the US allow parents to leave unharmed babies or young children in places like police stations or hospitals without being prosecuted for child neglect. These laws were established due to the tragic upsurge in infant abandonment and infanticide, and states that have enacted these laws see a reduction in cases of […]
Seat belts reduce the risk of death in road accidents, but laws and enforcement vary between US states. New Hampshire is the only state that doesn’t require adults to wear seat belts. Some argue that seat belt laws infringe on personal liberty, while others advocate for seat belts in all modes of transportation. Statistics show […]
The internet’s global nature makes it difficult to enforce piracy laws, but anti-piracy software, reporting systems, and education campaigns are the best defense. Piracy is copyright infringement, with the most common examples being illegal downloads of music, movies, and video games. In the US, piracy laws allow for up to five years in prison and […]
The laws of affinity describe the relationships between velocity, flow, power, and pressure in fans, turbines, and similar devices. Installers must select suitable products and calibrate them correctly. Affinity laws are consistent across many systems and are important in research and development. The laws of affinity are a set of rules for describing the interrelated […]
The Five Laws of Library Science, created by Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan, define how libraries should offer services and how users should respect books and others. The laws include “Books are for use,” “Every reader is his book,” “Every book, its reader,” “Save the user’s time,” and “The library is a growing organism.” The laws of […]
Real estate disclosure laws protect buyers from purchasing homes with known problems. Federal and state laws require sellers to disclose material defects, lead paint use in homes built before 1978, and other hazards. Buyers can also order a home inspection. Sellers are only required to disclose issues they are aware of, but in some cases, […]
Employers in the US must display up-to-date posters summarizing federal and state labor laws where employees and applicants can see them. The Department of Labor requires six core posters, with additional ones for certain employers. Employers often buy laminated posters that incorporate all required posters to save space. All employers in the United States are […]
Short selling laws protect distressed homeowners from foreclosure by governing the process of selling a property for less than its outstanding mortgage. They set time limits for lender approval, tax implications, and rules for second mortgages. The laws aim to prevent neighborhood blight and protect credit ratings. Short selling laws govern the process of selling […]
Whistleblower laws vary by country and offer varying levels of protection. Whistleblowers report wrongdoing or misconduct and may be protected from retaliation or receive monetary compensation. Lack of whistleblower laws can result in punishment or reprisals, including defamation actions and job loss. Whistleblower laws are statutes designed to protect individuals who provide information about improper […]
False advertising laws exist in most industrialized countries, making it illegal for businesses to make false claims in any type of advertisement. Claims must be based on fact and verified before publication. Misleading content or claims are also illegal, even if not outright lies. Proof is required for factual or implied statements made in advertisements. […]
Anti-spam laws attempt to address the problem of spam, but their enforcement varies widely. The CAN-SPAM Act regulates commercial email in four areas, including accuracy and honesty, opt-out requests, and identification. However, many spammers operate outside the US and ignore the law. European anti-spam laws are broader but also suffer from varying interpretations and lax […]
