Financial crisis in Puerto Rico: will PROMESA help?
New PROMESA program gives complete control over Puerto Rico to seven member board chosen by President Obama, not elected by the people. ...[Continue Reading]
Public Interest Law
Focusing on local, state, and national topics in areas of public concern, including education, public policy, and constitutional matters.
Now the hard part: What will the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union look like?
Britain has a long road ahead as it will inevitably struggle to make new trade agreements and deal with long-term immigration issues after its break from the European Union ...[Continue Reading]
Airbnb faces a rising storm
Growing legislation surrounds short-term rentals such as Airbnb, which may make it more difficult for these businesses to stay in existence. ...[Continue Reading]
Adding to the 25 year clock?
How the Supreme Court’s most recent decision concerning affirmative action in college admissions could have just re-set the clock on racial relations on college campuses across the country. ...[Continue Reading]
The judge’s gavel sounds and the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution is found guilty. . .again. . .
The recent decision of Utah v. Strieff furthers the Court’s history of siding with the Government rather than the individual. ...[Continue Reading]
SCOTUS refuses to make a decision on DAPA
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 4-4 split on the DAPA case has serious repercussions for millions of lives and destroys President Obama’s attempt at having a positive immigration legacy. ...[Continue Reading]
Millions anxiously await the SCOTUS’ decision on DAPA
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to make a decision on the President’s executive action by the end of the month, providing undocumented and mixed-status families both hope and distress. ...[Continue Reading]
Does the Second Amendment give you the right to carry concealed?
As the Ninth Circuit becomes the fifth to uphold the regulation of carrying concealed weapons, will the Supreme Court be asked to put the matter to rest once and for all? ...[Continue Reading]
Do national letters of intent perform a service or disservice?
With binding terms and little room for negotiation, national letters of intent may do more harm than good for college athletes. ...[Continue Reading]
GOP fights the Department of Labor’s final rule on overtime pay through a motion of disapproval.
Revisions to the Fair Labor Standards Act is being met with resistance by both the House and the Senate. ...[Continue Reading]
Seconds to shoot leaves no time for monkey business.
Many are questioning the Cincinnati Zoo’s decision to shoot and kill an endangered gorilla to save the life of a small child fell into the gorilla exhibit. ...[Continue Reading]
Pfizer restricts the resale of lethal injection drugs
As pharmaceutical companies continue to restrict access to lethal injection drugs, states must deal with the repercussions that has on capital punishment. ...[Continue Reading]
Are Fitbits a bit unfit?
The popular fitness and activity tracker has come under fire in a recent class action lawsuit. ...[Continue Reading]
Three seconds to check a text… three seconds to cross the center line
While the problem of texting and driving continues to plague our country, law enforcement officials struggle to keep up with the ever-changing technology and enforce texting and driving laws. ...[Continue Reading]
Are college campuses restricting free speech?
Potential NC legislation could target so-called “hecklers” on college campuses. ...[Continue Reading]
