Supreme Court to decide whether an offensive band name is worthy of patent protection
Does federal law limit free speech by deciding which trademark names are too offensive to receive a patent? ...[Continue Reading]
Public Interest Law
Focusing on local, state, and national topics in areas of public concern, including education, public policy, and constitutional matters.
Texas pulls out of Refugee Resettlement Program: what does this mean for refugees?
The fate of many seeking help is now in question. ...[Continue Reading]
Kids of the Future
21 kids sue the Obama Administration, stating it has failed to make progress on climate change for future generations. ...[Continue Reading]
Samsung phones are safe now? Liar, liar, pants on fire.
While Samsung says their phones are now safe, the multi-million-dollar company may have to work harder to regain consumer trust. ...[Continue Reading]
As ITT liquidates, stranded students speculate
After allegations of fraud and misrepresentation, ITT Technical Institute has declared bankruptcy. While shutting the school down prevents students from enrolling in the sham of a school, problems remain for both the student’s futures as well as taxpayers. ...[Continue Reading]
ICE fights to keep conditions in detention facilities secret
Photographs released by court order cause the Department of Homeland Security to consider following the Department of Justice’s lead and end their use of private for profit prisons. ...[Continue Reading]
New, more powerful opiates up the ante in the war on drugs.
The increase in demand for prescription painkillers such as Vicodin and OxyContin has contributed to an increase in demand for heroin and other similar illicit drugs. ...[Continue Reading]
EpiPen price gouging enrages millions of users.
People with severe allergies rely on their EpiPen for life saving medical treatment, but even with insurance, they are costing users hundreds of dollars. ...[Continue Reading]
Wells Fargo faces backlash for fake accounts.
After creating thousands of fraudulent accounts, Wells Fargo agrees to pay large settlement. ...[Continue Reading]
Flint…North Carolina?
With toxins recently found in drinking water in Person County, NC, many residents are wondering whether government officials are telling the whole truth, or if this may be turning into a “Flint Michigan” catastrophe. ...[Continue Reading]
The future of the ACA: will Aetna’s significant reduction on the individual exchange have an impact on the law?
Pending cutbacks in health insurance companies participating in the Obamacare exchange will have a substantial effect on many Americans. ...[Continue Reading]
Would you like some Hepatitis A with that?
Hundreds of restaurants are under scrutiny after Hepatitis A was recently found in sushi and smoothies in both Hawaii and Virginia. ...[Continue Reading]
Baltimore: another example of systemic racism and police officers abusing their power
The U.S. Department of Justice releases a scathing report on the Baltimore Police Department’s discriminating and aggressive policing tactics. ...[Continue Reading]
Aggressive Debt Collectors? New Proposal to put a stop to abusive practices.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is taking steps to increase protection for debtors. ...[Continue Reading]
Police killings – the other side of the story
Why black Americans are genuinely afraid of police presence, and the tactics employed by law enforcement officers that perpetuate these feelings of fear. ...[Continue Reading]