State, Local And Municipal Law Legal Guides (106 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
States, counties, cities, and other government bodies create laws governing activities within their boundaries.
0 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in State, Local And Municipal Law about 1 year ago.

Written by Elizabeth G. Rich
If you buy a duplex in the city, there's a good chance that the zoning rules wouldn't allow it to be built today. That means the use is legal nonconforming & (i) if the use changes, e.g. to a single family; or (ii) if it's damaged in excess of 50% of its value, it can no longer be used as a duplex.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in State, Local And Municipal Law 9 months ago.

Written by Mark Weaver
Ohio law allows anyone to inspect public records or obtain copies of those records at the offices of local, county, and state government. While there are some exceptions to what records can be accessed, most records are available for review. It's your government and you own the records.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in State, Local And Municipal Law about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by William K. Fahey
Zoning is a game municipalities can win if they know the rules and employ winning strategies. The following rules and strategies will allow municipalities to avoid zoning lawsuits or to win those lawsuits if they are brought.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in State, Local And Municipal Law 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Michigan

Written by William K. Fahey
Financial pressures have caused townships to revisit the way they provide fire protection to their residents. Single-township fire departments are being replaced by multi-unit departments that are governed by service contracts or joint authorities. Several legal options are available.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in State, Local And Municipal Law 10 months ago. Jurisdiction: Michigan

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
Once you have been served with a summons and complaint your anxiety level probably rises, you may get nervous about what to do and you can have a hard time keeping your emotions in check. This legal guide proposes the basic nuts and bolts approach to help you prepare your formal small claims Answer.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in State, Local And Municipal Law about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
Twelve states, including Illinois, require the consent of every party to a phone call or conversation in order to make the recording lawful. Because Illinois has a minority view on this topic (38 states have a one party consent rule) this guide is a short collection of conversation recording rules.
14 of 17 users found this helpful. Posted in State, Local And Municipal Law 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Alfred A. Spitzzeri
Is jury duty an obligation or an honor? The answer is that it is both.
Posted in State, Local And Municipal Law about 1 month ago.

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Although there is no federal law that prevents employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, several states, cities, and counties have their own anti-discriminatory laws.
Posted in Discrimination about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal organization in charge of enforcing federal job discrimination. There are a number of laws protected by the EEOC.
Posted in Discrimination about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

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Election campaign law governs the process by which officials are elected at the local, state, or national level.
Posted in Election Campaign / Political Law about 1 year ago.

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While federal laws prohibit several types of discrimination, many state and local enforcement agencies cover additional types of discrimination.
Posted in Discrimination about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

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Child support laws are the state rules that govern the collection and distribution of money paid from a non-custodial parent to the custodial parent for child-related expenses.
3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Support about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

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Environmental laws aim to protect ecosystems from harmful human actions, and to protect humans from the harmful effects of environmental pollutants. Natural resource laws regulate resources such as water, forests, and wildlife protected by the government.
Posted in Environmental / Natural Resources about 1 year ago.

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Sexual harassment laws are the federal and state laws that prohibit unwelcome, offensive sexual behavior in the workplace.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Sexual Harassment about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

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Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Texas consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
5 of 16 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas

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Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Alaska consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
Posted 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Alaska

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Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Iowa consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Iowa

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Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Colorado consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Colorado

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Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Pennsylvania consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
3 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania