When mature minors face a decision with important consequences, such as whether to undergo a risky but potentially life-saving medical procedure, who shoul
However, when after many abuses have been sufferedwhich indicates that such a government will continue to misuse its powersand ignore those inalienable rights and rule with oppressive power. Itis each individual's or group of individuals RIGHT and DUTY to over throwthat government and to create ...
"The Illinois Constitution of 1970 does not mandate that monetary bail is the only means to ensure criminal defendants appear for trials or the only means to protect the public. Our constitution creates a balance between the individual rights of defendants and the individual rights of crime victims...
One-Party Consent States –Allow individuals to record conversations if at least one party consents. Examples: Texas, New York, Ohio. All-Party Consent States –Require all parties in a conversation to consent before recording. Examples: California, Florida, Illinois. Failure to comply with audio...
There is an increasing number of cases of employers asking prospective hires and employees for access to their social media. This has sparked a backlash from workers, tech giants, and privacy advocates alike. Twenty-five states have passed social media protections for individuals, meaning employers ...
This section offers news briefs related to human resources in the U.S. including state legislation on advancing the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, the ruling of the Illinois Supreme Court on employer's obligation to pay workers' compensation, and the guide...
Such a sight undoubtedly raises eyebrows and gives rise to genuine concerns about the safety and well-being of the city's residents. We hope that the Windy City and the rest of Illinois is able to bring down these alarming numbers. Indiana Indiana is a state that promises to satisfy your ...
month period following the Dobbs decision (Illinois, Florida, North Carolina, California, and New Mexico) and defines loss states as those with the largest decline in total number of abortions during the 12-month period following the Dobbs decision (Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Wisconsin, ...
With the prospect of a federal data privacy law still remote, state legislatures have moved forward with their own versions of California's Consum- er Privacy Act (CCPA). Ten states were considering data privacy legislation as of May 5: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, ...
Illinois:The average property tax rate here is around 2.10%. New Hampshire:Homeowners face an average rate of 1.93%, despite not having a general state income tax. Connecticut:Property tax rates here are commonly above 1.79%. Vermont:With an average rate of 1.83%, Vermont's scenic beauty com...