Article explaining the meaning and purpose of "pain and suffering" damages in injury lawsuits, which are awarded to plaintiffs for claims of emotional distress and physical pain.
Note: While Utah passed a new law on March 25, 2019 prohibiting abortions past the 18-week mark (with an unspecified enactment date), it was blocked by a preliminary injunction in federal court. The courts can delay implementation of the law during t...
Getting injured is never a pleasant experience, whether it's a bruised elbow or a compound fracture, but getting injured because of another party's negligence (or even intentional act) adds insult to injury. Fortunately, the law is on your side. Welc...
Basics of Utah's laws and procedures regarding the adoption process, including who is eligible to adopt and the age which a child may decide on the adoption.
Overview of Utah's adverse possession law, which allows individuals to gain legal title to an otherwise underutilized portion of property after seven years.
Each state regulates marriage and the types of marriages it will acknowledge for the benefits and responsibilities that come from being a married couple. Some marriages are prohibited and are void from the beginning, without any need to divorce . Oth...
The basics of Utah's antitrust laws, which are intended to foster competition and more choices for consumers by discouraging certain mergers and acquisitions.
The basics of how Utah regulates the handling, removal, and disposal of materials containing asbestos, a once commonly used substance known to cause serious illnesses.
Welcome to FindLaw's section covering the business-related laws and regulations of Utah, with authoritative and legalese-free explanations of laws that keep businesses in checks while protecting consumers and employees. In this section, you will find...
Capital punishment, also known as “the death penalty,” is a legal sentence for a number of crimes under Utah’s criminal statutes. Utah has executed over 50 people in its history, but only seven since the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in ...
