http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/state-local-and-municipal-law.html Avvo.com - State, Local And Municipal Law Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/protections-for-whistleblowers-in-the-public-transportation-industry In August 2007, President Bush signed The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 ("9/11 Act"). Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:26:48 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/understanding-your-rights-under-ohios-public-records-law 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. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:30:00 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/jury-duty Is jury duty an obligation or an honor? The answer is that it is both. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:19:49 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-answer-a-small-claims-complaint 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. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:05:17 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/non-citizen-work-permit Non-U.S. citizens and people living the U.S. without green cards must obtain a work permit if they wish to gain employment in the United States. They must complete the I-765 Form, and apply for the permit through the U.S. Immigration office. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:48:42 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/recording-conversations-in-illinois 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. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:14:54 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/buying-a-duplex--check-on-legal-nonconforming-use-law 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. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:59:16 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/joint-fire-agreements-and-authorities 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. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:04:31 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/winning-the-zoning-game 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. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:07:28 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/North-Dakota-Free-Legal-Resources Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to North Dakota consumers looking for urgent legal guidance. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:36:52 PDT