Legislative and Policy
Highlighting state and national legislative news, focusing on some of the most important policy issues of the day.
After seventy-five years of supervision by the attorney general, the State Bureau of Investigation will now be the governor's responsibility thanks to the Appropriations Act of 2014.
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The Supreme Court’s decision in McCullen v. Coakley affirms that content-neutral regulations can still violate the First Amendment.
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If crowdfunding is to become a reality, the rules regulating it need to protect investors and while keeping the practice attractive to issuers.
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North Carolina's new voter ID requirement has both support and opposition from precedent and policy.
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As more states move towards marijuana legalization, The New York Times shows its support with multiple editorial justifications.
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Small investors and businesses are eagerly awaiting the enactment of Title III of the JOBS Act, but they might have to wait a little longer.
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North Carolina’s New Early voting restriction is under scrutiny in District Court, but the Justice Department may not present evidence sufficient to invalidate the law.
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The United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and the Fourth Circuit have recently released directly conflicting opinions regarding the legality of an IRS tax credit provided to individuals from federal health care Exchanges under the Act.
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Nearly one year ago, Title II of the JOBS Act was enacted allowing companies to solicit investments from accredited investors, but some clarification is still needed.
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A District Court judge will determine which portions of North Carolina’s new Voting law will go into effect.
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The controversial Supreme Court decision turns on a hotly debated question: who is a “person” under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993?
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Over half the states have enacted False Claims Act laws in order to reap federal financial benefits.
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Government incentives to private citizens have contributed to the rise of False Claims Act lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies and health care entities.
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Though the federal False Claims Act was enacted in 1863, lawsuits brought under the Act have recently increased dramatically.
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Those who are concerned with the possible negative environmental effects of the fracking process staunchly oppose the passage of the Energy Modernization Act, yet many laud the bill as a way to provide energy and jobs for North Carolinians.
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