Understanding the Law
Explaining court cases, statutes, and executive actions across the country, providing valuable analysis of the facts and legal impact on the public.
Racially-motivated redistricting in North Carolina ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of the United States.
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Over 200 alienation of affection lawsuits are filed in North Carolina every year, and each one provides the judiciary with an opportunity to decide the fate of the controversial tort.
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The legal fight over federal land continues to impact private citizens, tribal lands, and businesses, and a new administration has left many questioning the future of federal land regulation.
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A new bill would allow craft beer breweries to distribute more beer, making them more competitive with national brands.
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Determining whether the crime for which an alien was convicted was or was not a “crime of violence” is key.
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The defamation judgment against Rolling Stone is consistent with a 2016 trend that could have the effect of chilling speech among media entities.
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Deadly force is not an option that police officers may use on a whim. It is governed by several layers of policy and precedent.
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Unpaid internships are becoming increasingly popular career options for college students, but could violate labor laws.
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SCOTUS says that law regulating abortion clinics is unconstitutional in a 5-3 decision.
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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.
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The recent decision of Utah v. Strieff furthers the Court’s history of siding with the Government rather than the individual.
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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?
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Revisions to the Fair Labor Standards Act is being met with resistance by both the House and the Senate.
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There’s trouble in paradise as actress Amber Heard files a restraining order against her husband and fellow actor Johnny Depp.
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