The Latest Breaking News from State Law

The two principals encouraged colleagues to vote for candidates who oppose school vouchers.

Fertility clinics in Alabama are contemplating next steps after the state Supreme Court ruled that frozen fertilized eggs are children — and discarding them would be a crime.

The California State Senate passed a constitutional amendment on Feb. 1 that would eliminate the successor election when a state officer is recalled, thereby leaving the office vacant until it is filled according to state law. For example, during the 2021 recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) voters were asked…

Three donors say that they – and, in two cases, their spouses – were reimbursed for donations to the mayor’s 2025 campaign, a tactic that violates state law

Careful planning around a bundle of rights known as goodwill can result in substantial tax savings when selling a corporation or company.

Minister for Law, Justice, Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation and Tourism H.K. Patil has said that the recruitment process for appointment of teaching and non-teaching staff to the Karnataka State Law University was under way and would be completed soon.

Arbitrator Edwin Benn said state law guarantees Chicago police officers accused of the most serious wrongdoing the right to bypass the Police Board in favor of arbitration. Benn also criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson and the 33 City Council members who rejected his earlier ruling.

Senate Bill 4 allows Texas police to arrest immigrants who cross the border between ports of entry. The federal government says the law is unconstitutional.

A new Illinois law makes it illegal to interfere with, obstruct, or impede a picket line, demonstration, or protest. It isn't clear if this can be used against counter protesters. Another new state law says that independent contractors count as "newly hired employees" under the Unemployment Insurance Act. And another…