Businesses collecting customer information in the United States face a layered privacy system rather than one universal federal consumer privacy statute. Federal laws regulate particular industries and types of data, while state privacy laws increasingly impose broader duties on qualifying businesses. As of February 2026, the GAO reported that Congress had not enacted comprehensive federal…
Month: September 2026
Parking Laws Guide – Common Violations Towing and Ticket Rules
Parking violations look simple until signs, curb restrictions, permits, temporary rules, and towing regulations overlap. Most parking rules are established and enforced through state or local law, so the same parking behavior can be treated differently from one city to another. Drivers should read the entire sign sequence and check local ordinances before assuming a…
Community Property Laws – Dividing Assets During Divorce
Community property laws govern ownership and division of many assets and debts acquired during marriage in states that use a community property system. They do not mean that every item connected with either spouse must automatically be divided in half. Classification usually comes first. Courts distinguish community property from separate property, then apply the state’s…
Zoning Laws Guide – Property Development and Land Use Rules
Zoning laws determine what kinds of activities and development may occur on particular parcels. A property owner may hold full title yet still face restrictions on building size, use, parking, setbacks, density, signs, or other development features. Because zoning is largely administered locally, checking the rules for the exact parcel should come before buying land…
Sexual Harassment Laws – Workplace Protection and Reporting Options
Sexual harassment laws prohibit certain forms of workplace discrimination based on sex. Under federal law enforced by the EEOC, sexual harassment can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Harassment based on sex can also involve offensive sex-based remarks even when the conduct isn’t…
Wrongful Termination Laws – Employee Rights After Job Loss
Wrongful termination laws can protect workers when a firing violates a specific statute, contract, or recognized legal protection. Losing a job does not automatically make the termination unlawful, even when the employer’s reason seems unfair. Federal employment laws prohibit certain discriminatory and retaliatory employment actions. State laws may provide additional protections, so the location and…