Drawing the I.Q. line for the death Penalty
An in depth look into the relationship between intellectual disabilities and the death penalty sentence.
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A country at stake: Iran prepares for its twelfth presidential election
The world is watching as Iran’s twelfth presidential election is scheduled for Friday, May 19. The election is considered by many to be a battleground between fundamentalists and reformists, and the results could potentially affect the country and the region for decades to come.
Downtown Mad Max
The growing problem of inner city dirt bike gangs turns rural fun into metro trouble.
President Trump’s latest unconventional nomination
Neil Gorsuch, Trump’s nominee for Supreme Court, faced an uphill battle for confirmation
This land is your land, this land is my land…unless perhaps, the government owns it.
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.
Copyright law: laches limitations
As the number of patent suits increases, SCOTUS is now questioning whether there is an actual statute of limitations on this concept.
Let the taps flow: NC Legislature proposes a bill that will allow breweries to distribute more beer
A new bill would allow craft beer breweries to distribute more beer, making them more competitive with national brands.
A tattoo worth a thousand words?
Prosecutors in the Aaron Hernandez double murder trial brought testimony about the meaning of a few tattoos the former NFL star received within months after the crimes they say he allegedly committed in 2012.
North Carolina General Assembly repeals controversial HB2
HB2 was repealed by the General Assembly, and has been replace by House Bill 142, a less restrictive bill, which still leaves some voters unhappy.
Mexican Judge dismisses sexual charges because offender did not enjoy it
Judge Anuar Gonzales Hemadi dismisses sexual assault case because there was no evidence that it was done “to satisfy sexual desire.”
Trump’s proposed budget receives heavy bipartisan criticism.
After proposing budget cuts to every department except those related to the military or border security, Trump has angered both Democrats and Republicans.
Getting to the law license
The rising routes and alternatives to getting a law license include the end of traditional college.
“You can go your own way…”
As the UK begins sorting out the details of its breakup with the EU, “Brexit” is certain to cause repercussions for many years to come.
Electoral College losing its degree…of importance.
How states are avoiding the constitutional requirements of the electoral college.