E.A. Gjelten
Legal Editor
House Arrest and Ankle Monitors: How Home Detention Works and When It’s Used
If you’re charged with a crime or have already been convicted, you may be able to avoid jail or shorten your sentence with home detention. But the fees for ankle monitors can be steep, and you could wind up behind bars for violating the rules—even for letting the batteries run down. ... READ MORE
What to Know Before Settling Your Workers' Comp Case in Florida
If you have a workers’ compensation claim in Florida, at some point you may face a decision: Should you agree to a settlement with your employer’s insurance company or take your case to a hearing before a workers’ comp judge? ... READ MORE
When May Government Restrict Your Right to Assemble and Protest?
Learn when, why, and how the government may set limits on the First Amendment right of assembly. ... READ MORE
Can I Get Fired After Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim?
Have you been injured on the job and are worried about the negative effects of a workers' compensation claim? Learn your legal rights and what steps you should take after filing for workers' compensation. ... READ MORE
Workers' Comp Medical Issues FAQ
Learn about medical benefits for your work-related injury or illness, including how to get proper care and what happens when your employer's workers' comp insurer denies treatment. ... READ MORE
Permanent Disability in Workers’ Comp: Scheduled and Unscheduled Awards
Learn how states calculate workers’ comp benefits for employees who have partial permanent disability or wage losses because of their work-related injuries or illnesses. ... READ MORE
What States Recognize Common Law Marriage?
Learn how common law marriage works, and where these marital relationships are recognized. ... READ MORE
Animal Cruelty Laws in Maryland
Maryland outlaws several different ways of mistreating animals, including neglect, cruelty, abandonment, and not providing needed vet treatment. The state also makes certain treatment of dogs and cats illegal. ... READ MORE
Animal Cruelty Laws in Minnesota
Minnesota outlaws animal cruelty and abandonment. The state also sets standards for the proper care of dogs, cats, birds, and other pets. ... READ MORE
Animal Cruelty Laws in South Carolina
It’s a crime in South Carolina to mistreat or abandon animals, but the state’s animal protection laws are much less detailed than in most other parts of the country. ... READ MORE