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What types of professionals do you turn to in order to understand environmental permits and how to push them through? Environmental laws are overly complicated and full of legal jargon. I'm simply unable to figure it out.

I found a useful legal blog that has information about obtaining an EB-1A visa. It's shockingly difficult to achieve, it seems. A person would probably stand a better chance if an attorney is involved. O-1B visas are popular with celebrities, but I believe those must be sponsored.

I think the photographers should pay the fee, just like every other business owner must pay in order to use the public space for their commercial purposes. It's about fairness. I feel differently about the reservation issue, though. I think it would make more sense to go by the amount of time...

If you have to employ that many gimmicks in order to bring in customers, I'd say that your product or service isn't worth having. However, I'd like to know whether the owners were warned about their tactics and how it could affect their permit status in years to come. If not, then I'd be more...

Aren't those visas pretty difficult to get? I've seen the paperwork and it looks fairly intense. I wonder which careers are the most likely to be accepted. I imagine that those in the tech field or scientific field stand the best chance of having their application granted, but I've never seen...

From what I've read, you won't be able to hold your own raffle, but you could donate the items to a charitable organization to raffle off for the tornado victims. You'll need to go through a qualified 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) organization that has registered with the Division of Charitable...

Yeah, I've heard a bit about this new requirement on the news, and it appears that our reaction to the recent pandemic seems to have played a big part in this. Some states took the pandemic seriously, while others did not. I don't blame the countries who are trying to keep their citizens safe...

That sounds like a fun project to put together. You should be okay without a permit, unless you're planning to jazz it up with electrical work. In that case, you'd need to apply for an electrical permit. I hope your niece enjoys her playhouse for many years to come!

I've never been to California, but I've heard that the weather is amazing. I don't blame you for wanting to make the most of it. You're correct about the shed, so long as it's less than 120 square feet and doesn't require electrical work or plumbing. I think a greenhouse might be different if...

I appreciate any change that makes the permitting process easier. I'm sure the contractors are looking forward to a more simplified process. I just hope there's still enough staff around to answer questions.

This is awful. I believe it's a tool to pushback on workers' rights. The threat will be that if you aren't willing to do the job, they'll simply hire a teenager instead. I've noticed that several changes have been proposed to various state labor laws lately. None of the changes are meant to...

I wouldn't purposefully adopt such a dog, but how rough would it be to not know that your dog fell into this classification? Maybe it's really obvious.

I don't blame the non-hunters for being upset about the proposed change. It will be more difficult for families to go hiking, and it will mean that children can't explore the woods safely. What's so wrong with holding one day apart, where hunting isn't allowed?

Indianapolis is a major hub of activity, so you'd think those people would find something better to do with their time. Considering the amount of traffic that their roads see each day, it's easy to imagine how disruptive the behavior is to other drivers.

Good idea, Strictly. You can find a lot of great information through OSHA's own website for details about hot work permits, confined space permits, hazardous waste permits, and more. I'll start us off with this great check sheet that they offer.

I'd probably take it up with the landlord, or the building manager, if there is one on site. They'd probably be able to respond to the situation more quickly than the city ever could.

To add to Eric's point, you might also need an environmental permit if you're building a home near a protected habitat or species. They can be pretty tricky to get, too.

It sounds like it will be beneficial to the public, but I bet some e businesses will receive pushback for the permits they've sought. What might've flown under the radar before it became easily obtainable, will now face more scrutiny. Activists will have a field day.

This might sound silly, but I've gleaned a wealth of information just by asking questions on social media. It's a decent strategy if the community has an active Facebook page or Twitter account. People can be incredibly helpful when given a chance.

Tiny homes are all the rage today. They're thought to be more environmentally friendly and more affordable. There's a lot to consider, though, beyond whether you can make the space work for your lifestyle. For instance, most states have determined that tiny homes are oversized loads that...