Public Interest Law

Focusing on local, state, and national topics in areas of public concern, including education, public policy, and constitutional matters.

Blanket drug testing of college students declared unconstitutional

February 13, 2017

The Eighth Circuit held that a college’s mandatory drug testing policy constitutes an unreasonable search under the Fourth Amendment. ...[Continue Reading]

Trainspotting in the 21st Century

February 13, 2017

The United States is facing a massive health crisis in the face of epidemic opioid addiction rates. But what are we doing about it? ...[Continue Reading]

President Trump wastes no time shaking things up

February 6, 2017

President Trump’s executive order on immigration has sparked outrage from some, and praise from others. ...[Continue Reading]

Barbeque in danger: litigation floods NC hog farming industry

January 30, 2017

As one of the largest moneymakers in NC, the hog farming industry is facing a great amount of new litigation, which could affect its future. ...[Continue Reading]

GOP works to repeal Affordable Care Act

January 23, 2017

As a new President takes office, the Republican Congress is taking steps to dismantle Obamacare, which would leave millions without health insurance. ...[Continue Reading]

Schoolyard fights turned felonies?

January 16, 2017

A letter sent to parents and guardians in the Hazelwood School District has raised concerns about new changes to Missouri’s assault laws. ...[Continue Reading]

New attempt to restrict abortions: Texas’ fetal burial law

January 16, 2017

Texas once against pushes the edge of the envelope against abortion rights. ...[Continue Reading]

Guns in my head and they won’t go

December 20, 2016

Former mental illness patients can now own guns. ...[Continue Reading]

Kratom – the most controversial drug no one has ever heard of

December 20, 2016

The Drug Enforcement Administration recently announced its intent to classify kratom as a Schedule I drug, despite the fact that very few people actually know what kratom is. ...[Continue Reading]

Third-Party financing and Colin Kaepernick’s opportunity.

November 21, 2016

Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national anthem has brought a lot of attention to his cause, but there could be a more efficient way to get faster results. ...[Continue Reading]

Camouflaged dollar signs: for-profit colleges and veterans

November 21, 2016

With more for-profit colleges coming up short, veterans must figure out where to use their GI Bill funds to get an education, many while also supporting families. ...[Continue Reading]