Malaysian “Wolves of Wall Street” charged with fraud and money laundering
The United States recently filed a complaint against the Malaysian government in which it accused high-up officials of swindling the country of out billions. [...]
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Gender verification testing for female athletes: humiliating or necessary?
The practice of “sex testing” female athletes is on shaky ground after significant flaws have been exposed in the process that has forever altered the lives of women athletes. [...]
To shoot, or not to shoot? That is the ultimate question.
Deadly force is not an option that police officers may use on a whim. It is governed by several layers of policy and precedent. [...]
You can hire unpaid interns, but it’ll cost you
Unpaid internships are becoming increasingly popular career options for college students, but could violate labor laws. [...]
Visa Waiver Program applicant? Social media information please.
A new policy proposed by Customs and Border Control has civil liberty advocates raising their eyebrows. [...]
What degree of educational benefit is required for children with disabilities?
The U.S. Government has been asked to weigh in on a special education case in the 10th Circuit. [...]
Texas abortion law struck down by Supreme Court
SCOTUS says that law regulating abortion clinics is unconstitutional in a 5-3 decision. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
Are sugar daddies the new student loans?
As costs of tuition increase, more college students are turning to alternative methods to pay for their education, including “sugar daddy” websites, where young women have relationships with men for payment. [...]
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. [...]
New study shows that touch DNA may implicate the innocent
Although DNA evidence has been a legitimate method used by law enforcement officials for many years, questions are beginning to loom as to its reliability and accuracy. [...]