Micro-Lending with a purpose: A closer look at Kiva
What is Kiva? Organizations like Kiva, Heifer International, and Accion International, are leading the charge in the global effort towards […]
Constitutional & Public Law
Aging US population reaches new milestones: Need for legal services for older adults dramatically increasing
Maine recently hit a crucial milestone, which many were unaware of: A fifth of the state’s population is over the
A Break in Tradition
In a historic moment in North Carolina’s judicial history, Justice Cheri Beasley was sworn in as the next Chief Justice
The Panama Papers: A global investigation into the secret tactics of tax evasion and fraud
After the ground-breaking leak of the Panama Papers in 2016, the first US charges have been brought against four individuals
Judge Strikes Down State Constitutional Amendment
Judge Collins of the Third Division of the Superior Court ruled two amendments to the North Carolina Constitution, effectuated by
It’s Not A Heart Issue: A look into the recent abortion war in Iowa
When it comes to a woman’s right to an abortion, the spotlight has recently been focused on New York. However,
Cell phones and the 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination
Data security technologies, like those used on both Apple and Samsung cell phones, continue to provide consumers with features aimed
International legal rights of children living with disabilities: The realizations behind country-level implementation
International guidelines paint a relatively clear picture of the legal rights that all children living with disabilities share across the
A guide to Canada’s recent legalization of recreational marijuana
With the passage of the Cannabis Act, Canada just became the first G7 nation to legalize recreational marijuana use for
A divided court and a controversial travel ban: Trump v. Hawaii
Those following American politics will have heard of President Donald Trump’sProclamation No. 9645, a travel ban on nationals from eight
Real Estate Transactions: where efficiency and consumer protection collide
Buying and owning land has been an important aspect of society throughout history. The transaction will likely be the biggest investment a person will ever make throughout their life; however, states have been changing their laws to favor efficiency over consumer protections of homebuyers.
Constitutional & Public Law, Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics
Better than Resilience: Getting Ahead of the Struggle
A critical analysis of the tension between psychological resilience and the typical characteristics of law students and lawyers suggests that a more proactive approach is needed to resolve the pervasive mental health problems we are reluctant to admit.
The dilemma behind autonomous vehicles: Creating morality laws to regulate self-driving cars
Cutting-edge vehicles like the popular Tesla Model S come equipped with autonomous driving features granting them the ability to control
Statelessness: An unforgiving situation for millions of people
Statelessness is a legal issue affecting millions of people around the world, but what does it truly mean to be stateless and what can we do to help those who are?
Constitutional & Public Law, Criminal Law & Procedure
Pot & Patents: How the Federal Government has Monopolized Marijuana
The growing conflict between America’s drug enforcement policies and the federal government’s control of the marijuana-based pharmaceutical market is laden