Law, neighbors, and the need to go beyond the minimum
A rural Douglas County resident describes gap between law and neighborly conduct after a trench and utility cuts disrupted homes during a cable installation. Despite polite officials, no notice was required yet the author urges proactive communication. A company later apologized and offered compensation, reinforcing the value of going beyond legal obligations. Mike Hoeflich of KU Law adds perspective.
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Nebraska
Mike Hoeflich
Kansas University School of Law
Who is a Jew tensions shape Netanyahu era
Israel faces a persistent clash over Jewish identity affecting politics and law. The Bar-On affair linked Netanyahu to pressure on the attorney general, while Orthodox influence shapes civil life and conversions. Sephardic and Ashkenazi divides color politics, economics, and representation in the state.
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Africa
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Jan Moller
United Feature Syndicate
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