Spring 2001

Labor Laws: Working to Keep Kids Safe

by Barbara Sheehan

Each morning when you get up to attend school, there are children around the world reporting to jobs where they will be severely overworked, underpaid, and sometimes even physically endangered.

Hey, Kid! You Want a Job?

There are a number of labor restrictions for minors in New Jersey. Here are just a few of the highlights, obtained from the New Jersey Department of Labor.

Are You Seeking Representation? . . . Woof, Woof

by Jodi Miller

Chances are most people will need the services of an attorney at some point in their lives, whether it be to draw up a will or dispute a contract. But, what happens when clients cannot speak for themselves and also happen to be furry and have four legs?

Giving Animals the Star Treatment

One industry that has strict regulations for the protection of animals is the movie industry. The American Humane Association (AHA) monitors the use of animal "actors" in film, television, commercials, music videos and computer images.

You Still Have the Right to Remain Silent, According to the Supreme Court

by Roberta K. Glassner, Esq.

"You have the right to remain silent." How many times have you heard those words in movies or on television? Do you know where they come from? Do you know which of your constitutional rights they protect?

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