Public Interest Law

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

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]