Laws

It’s one of the oldest rights in the legal world, but what exactly is habeas corpus and why has it sparked centuries of debate?

Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that protects government officials from civil liability.

Executive orders are signed directives from the president that instruct the government to take action. Here’s what you need to know.

Here’s an explanation of contempt of court and the potential consequences for a president and the federal government if a judge’s order is ignored.

Right-to-repair laws protect your ability to choose where to get your electronics or car repaired without having to go to the original manufacturer. Here’s what you need to know.

Laws protecting consumers’ ability to seek out independent repairs for their appliances are spreading across the United States.

DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion and focuses on fostering equitable environments in businesses and schools, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

A slew of new laws took effect at the stroke of midnight. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.

New laws taking effect in 2025 include restrictions on AI, age limits for social media use and minimum wage increases in 20 states.

In many states, minimum wage workers will see a pay raise in January.

From schools to the minimum wage, California is implementing hundreds of new laws in 2025.

Generative AI is being used everywhere, and now it can speed up the process of legal proceedings in the law world.

Generative AI is being used everywhere, and now it can speed up the process of legal proceedings in the law world.

New state laws will be implemented soon, including protections on student information consent to ensuring safety of employees who are victims of crime.

New state laws will be implemented soon, including protections on student information consent to ensuring safety of employees who are victims of crime.

Drivers in San Francisco on Monday will start getting warnings for a new California parking law that seeks to improve pedestrian visibility and safety and will have a significant impact on available spaces. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.

Drivers in San Francisco on Monday will start getting warnings for a new California parking law that seeks to improve pedestrian visibility and safety and will have a significant impact on available spaces.

Drivers in San Francisco on Monday will start getting warnings for a new California parking law that seeks to improve pedestrian visibility and safety and will have a significant impact on available spaces. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.

New ‘daylighting’ law prohibits stopping or parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk to improve safety on the roads.

The new laws may help families plan for babies or care for loved ones suffering from a substance abuse disorder.