Is there going to be a new tax applied to transactions involving digital payment platforms like PayPal and Venmo? That question has been circulating recently in social-media circles, and the answer is no. People who use these digital wallets won’t …
Is Synthetic Vape Nicotine Legal?
Clever people in the vaping industry appear to be taking a page from a cannabis industry playbook in an attempt to skirt regulators. You may be aware of Delta-8, a widely popular cannabis product that many regulators and lawmakers think …
Is it Legal To Sell Plants and Produce From Home?
The COVID-19 pandemic has enticed many people to suddenly become interested in plants and growing things from home. If your green thumb has blossomed, you might be wondering if you can sell the plants and produce you grow as a …
What Are the Requirements for a Vaccine Religious Exemption?
As anti-vaxxers and COVID-19 vaccine skeptics feel economic walls closing in, some are turning to religion to avoid the jabs. More and more employers are mandating that their employees get a COVID-19 vaccination if they want to keep their jobs. But there …
Do Parents Have 'Rights' to Ignore School Mask Mandates?
Battles continue to rage in schools throughout the country on whether students should be required to wear face masks. As of mid-September, eight states – mostly in the South – have banned mask mandates by schools. Elsewhere, angry anti-mask parents have been …
Is it Legal To Ask for COVID-19 Test Results?
As the nation is rocked by a new surge of COVID-19 cases, employers are taking extra steps to keep the virus out of the workplace. A number of big companies and state employers are requiring unvaccinated employees to get tested …
Understanding Biden's New Vaccine Mandate Announcement
The moment that many eagerly awaited — or feared — arrived last week. In a closely watched address, President Joe Biden announced a sweeping new expansion of COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The plan, which has a goal of covering about two-thirds …
Can Employers Legally Ask About Your Current or Previous Salary?
The average person will have 12 jobs in their lifetime, a significant change from years ago when people stayed in one job their entire adult life. For many people, switching employers may be the fastest way to increase their earnings. …
Should Gas Stations Not Sell to Intoxicated Drivers?
In most states, bars and restaurants can be legally liable for serving alcohol to people who have had too much to drink. It’s called “social host liability” or “dram shop liability,” and it means that if an intoxicated customer gets behind the …
Can You Legally Fly a Drone Anywhere?
Drones are an exciting and fun way to get a bird’s eye view of an area. This new hobby has taken off, but as a drone pilot, it’s important to understand where your drone is permitted and where it’s not …