Family Law
Is Gay Marriage Legal in Tennessee? What Federal and State Law Say Now
Same-sex marriage is legal in Tennessee under Obergefell v. Hodges (2015). How the Respect for Marriage Act, the 2024 officiant law and 2026 bills fit in.
Articles by Farrukh Shahzad
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Driving
Are Radar Detectors Legal in Georgia? Cars, Trucks, Mounts and Jammers
Radar detectors are legal in Georgia passenger cars but banned in commercial vehicles. Windshield mounting under O.C.G.A. 40-8-73, jammers and Georgia FAQs.
Criminal Law
Are Forks Legal in Canada? Yes, and Here's What Canadian Weapons Law Actually Says
Yes, forks are legal in Canada; the ban is an internet joke. Here is what the Criminal Code really says about weapons and carrying an item as a weapon.
Attorney
How Do Lawyers Decide to Take a Case? What They Look For and How to Prepare
How lawyers decide to take a case: liability, damages, insurance, deadlines, conflict checks and fee economics, plus how to prepare for your first consultation.
Driving
Is It Legal to Ride a Horse on the Road? Riders' Rights, Duties and DUI Rules
In most US states you can ride a horse on public roads with the rights and duties of a driver. What the statutes say, how DUI on horseback varies, and tips.
Personal Injury
Does Surgery Increase Workers Comp Settlement? How Surgery Really Affects Your Claim
Surgery doesn't add a set amount to a workers' comp settlement. It affects the claim through future medical care, time off work and your disability rating.
Ethics
What Is the Difference Between Ethics and Law? Definitions, Overlap and Examples
What is the difference between ethics and law? Clear definitions, where they overlap, legal-but-unethical acts, civil disobedience and lawyers' ethics codes.
Law
Virtual Hearing: How Remote Court Hearings Work and How to Prepare
How a virtual hearing works in US courts and agencies, what the federal rules allow, and a practical checklist for tech, evidence and etiquette before you join.
Law
How to Write Case Notes in Social Work and Case Management
Write case notes that are objective, timely and safe for a client or court to read, and what the NASW Code, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 mean for your records.
Medical
Is Salvia Legal in California? Adults, Minors and the Rules That Still Apply
Is salvia legal in California? It is not a controlled substance there, but selling or giving it to anyone under 18 is a misdemeanor, and drugged driving is DUI.