Understanding the Legal Implications and Citizen Responsibilities When Reporting Police Traffic Violations
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Understanding the Legal Implications and Citizen Responsibilities When Reporting Police Traffic Violations

Question from a reader:
Recently, I’ve been seeing short videos of police cars committing traffic violations. In the comments section, there are many opinions like “They should pay their fines properly” and “They should be penalized,” but if someone actually spots a police car violating the law and reports it to the police, will the police end up penalizing themselves?

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Guide to Workers' Compensation and Return to Work After a Rear-End Collision
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Guide to Workers’ Compensation and Return to Work After a Rear-End Collision

Question from a reader:
I was rear-ended while driving home from work. The other party is 10% at fault, but they are not enrolled in voluntary insurance, and their compulsory insurance status is unknown. I have hired a lawyer and am currently on leave. My company has said they will apply workers’ compensation insurance, but I received a sudden request to

Understanding the Legal Implications and Risks of Business Leasehold Transfer Fees
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Understanding the Legal Implications and Risks of Business Leasehold Transfer Fees

Question from a reader:
I want to transfer a building on land with a business leasehold, but the landlord is likely to demand a transfer approval fee of 10% of the leasehold value. The contract states that transferring the leasehold without the landlord’s written consent may result in contract termination. If the contract is terminated, I would have to return the