Forced ultrasound provision in NC abortion law struck down
Women seeking abortions will no longer be required to undergo an ultrasounds, but other restrictions will remain in place. ...[Continue Reading]
Legislation
It’s my right to trial and I’ll waive it if I want to!
What are the potential benefits and consequences of North Carolina’s recently passed jury trial waiver amendment? ...[Continue Reading]
Court of Appeals deals another blow to sweepstakes
The North Carolina Court of Appeals attempts to keep the law one step ahead of sweepstakes operators. ...[Continue Reading]
Special Declarant Rights in North Carolina
Recently passed House Bill 330 creates, modifies, and instructs the public on transferring special declarant rights in North Carolina. ...[Continue Reading]
Dying for Control: Brittany Maynard’s Fight for a Physician-Assisted Death
An Oregon woman diagnosed with terminal cancer has chosen to end her life by taking doctor-prescribed life-ending drugs, reigniting the debate on the legality and ethics of physician-assisted death. ...[Continue Reading]
Breaking the Cycle of Incarceration
Bipartisan reform of the criminal justice system hopes to reduce recidivism and help nonviolent offenders reenter society. ...[Continue Reading]
Expert Testimony in North Carolina: Then and Now
The recent overhaul of Rule 702 of the North Carolina Rules of Evidence has the potential to lead to a flurry of appeals. ...[Continue Reading]
Replacing Blurred Lines with Bright Lines: California’s Senate Bill 967
The bill currently sitting on Governor Jerry Brown's desk would require state universities seeking to obtain financial aid funds to have an "affirmative consent" standard for sexual assault. ...[Continue Reading]
City of Baton Rouge Permanently Enjoined from Enforcing Firearm Ordinance
A Judge for the United States District Court for Middle District of Louisiana has found that Baton Rouge Ordinance § 13:95:3 violates the Second Amendment. ...[Continue Reading]
From Shelby County to Our Backyard: How North Carolina’s Voter Verification Act Will Disenfranchise Voters
North Carolina's new voter identification law, made possible by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder, may prevent thousands of voters from participating in upcoming elections. ...[Continue Reading]
Transfer of State Bureau of Investigation to Department of Public Safety Causes Suspicion Across the Aisle
After seventy-five years of supervision by the attorney general, the State Bureau of Investigation will now be the governor's responsibility thanks to the Appropriations Act of 2014. ...[Continue Reading]
New cellphone “unlocking law” benefits consumers
A new bill signed into law by President Obama will allow cell phone users to keep their phones if they decide to switch service providers. ...[Continue Reading]
