How North Carolina, Germany, and Austria Prevent Families From Losing Inherited Land
What intestacy defaults and land-record systems teach us about marketability, stability, and title integrity. Photo by Erin Abbott When a […]
Why More Attorneys Are Combining Bankruptcy and Estate Planning Services
An increasing number of attorneys are integrating bankruptcy law and estate planning into their own practice in response to the need for stronger asset protection and the growing complexity of financial circumstances, especially during economic downturns and times of economic stress.
Rethinking the Adversarial Family: A Restorative Approach
Restorative approaches put relationships first, helping families resolve conflict and repair harm in ways the courtroom can’t.
Redefining Cruel and Unusual Punishment: Can the Death Penalty be Expanded Beyond Homicide?
Early this year, Alabama joined a growing number of states that have authorized the death penalty for certain sex crimes against children. Florida, Tennessee, Idaho, Oklahoma, and Arkansas have enacted similar legislation, signaling a broader movement to expand capital punishment beyond homicide.
Priced Out of Justice: Budget Cuts Pushing Families Away from Legal Aid
“The longstanding impacts on legal aid could be as severe as reducing low-income families’ access to representation and necessary resources.”
Opinion | Don’t Write Like a Dick*: The Case for Judicial Rhetorical Restraint
Dissents now cut like the thrust of a bayonet rather than a surgeon’s scalpel. Below are just a few examples of how bombastic and inappropriate rhetoric has eroded the perception of legitimacy of the courts. Ultimately, it is crucial that future judges and law clerks, simply, do not write like a Dick*.
The Presidential Power of Removal in Trump v. Slaughter
The legal issues raised in Trump v. Slaughter will have major implications for executive power and the separation of powers doctrine. Slaughter could be another landmark case that overturns a longstanding precedent. It also raises the question of what role independent agencies should play in our government and how much power they should exercise.
Does Cutting SNAP Undercut Due Process?
Future courts are left to decide whether SNAP benefits should be a due-process right and whether the current system adequately protects those rights. Individuals can still sue the federal and their state government for changes to SNAP benefits.
Viral Before Verdict: The Constitutional Cost of Staged Perp Walks
A defendant is shackled, handcuffed, and marched past cameras. Before prosecutors present any evidence, the public sees a defendant as already guilty. This practice undermines one of our legal system’s longstanding principles: the presumption of innocence and the right to a fair trial.
Navigating the Future of Workplace Diversity: The Legal Landscape of New DEI Policies Under the Trump Administration
Throughout the legal world, understanding the complexities of DEI in employment law is more important than ever. Whether advocating for employee rights or advising corporate clients, staying informed on these issues will be essential in navigating the shifting landscape of workplace diversity under the current administration and those to come.
“Just ask ChatGPT…”: Weighing the Risks of Letting AI Handle your Estate
Lawyers should use GAI as another tool to advocate zealously for their clients. However, engaging with AI to assist with estate planning by lay people and legal professionals alike should be handled with judiciousness.
Who Controls the Curriculum: Schools or the Parents?
As schools seek to address the ongoing debate surrounding LGBTQ+ curricula, they must be careful not to fall short on the recent precedent set by the courts. Meanwhile, parents can find refuge in the right to educate their children in accordance with their religious beliefs.
Adversity and Aftermath: A Look into the Response to Hurricane Helene’s Devastation
In the aftermath of an event like Hurricane Helene, drawing strength from the community is an idea that not only serves as the glue in rebuilding efforts but also as an inspiration to persevere through adversity.
Justice for Marsha Blakely and The Ohio Four
The Ohio Four were convicted in the 1991 killing of Marsha Blakely; all four have maintained their innocence to date.
The Shadow of Censorship: Are courts failing to shield free speech from government influence on social media giants?
Courts must evolve standing rules and state action doctrine thresholds to preserve trust in the digital landscape. Failure to adapt risks rendering the First Amendment obsolete amid proxy controls.