Can a post on your wall lead to walking papers?
Employees working for private companies have limited options for pursuing their employers over Facebook-related firings. ...[Continue Reading]
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Same Old Song and Dance
Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke are not the first musicians to get into legal trouble for copying another artist's work, whether intentionally or unintentionally. ...[Continue Reading]
UPDATE: Discrimination Against Pregnant Workers Can Be Inferred
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Young v. UPS on March 25, 2015. ...[Continue Reading]
Hey driver, do you even work here?
In an ongoing class action lawsuit, Uber drivers challenge the line between employee and independent contractor. ...[Continue Reading]
How free is free speech for government employees?
Two employees who were fired by the City of Charlotte for Facebook posts may have First Amendment claims. ...[Continue Reading]
No LSAT Required: The New Trend?
High achieving students who meet certain other requirements will soon have the option to apply to law school without taking the Law School Admission Test. ...[Continue Reading]
The Blurred Lines of Copyright Infringement
Sometimes imitation is no longer a form of flattery. ...[Continue Reading]
In the best interest of the child?
The Children In Families First Act (CHIFF) fails to adequately adhere to existing international law or protect the interests of unparented children abroad. ...[Continue Reading]
Campbell Law Observer Law and Medicine Writing Contest
Enter an article in the Campbell Law Observer Law and Medicine Writing Contest for a chance to win the $1,000 top prize. ...[Continue Reading]
Where can sex offenders live?
The Supreme Court of California has struck down a blanket ban on sex offenders living near schools, which effectively barred them from living in large cities. ...[Continue Reading]
Legal Friction: European Union Supremacy versus National Sovereignty
The Treaty of Lisbon requires EU member states to allow the free movement of goods and services between them. ...[Continue Reading]
Arbitration, Mediation, or Walking Away: Alternatives to International Litigation
Smaller businesses looking to avoid the time and expense of international litigation have several options to choose from. ...[Continue Reading]
Aaron Hernandez: A victim of circumstance or circumstantial evidence?
Despite a missing murder weapon, prosecutors have built a strong case against the former NFL star. ...[Continue Reading]
Statutory Construction of Four Key Words to Decide the Fate of the Affordable Care Act
What does it mean for a health insurance exchange to be "established by the state?" ...[Continue Reading]
States elect to stay executions following controversy over lethal injections
States such as Pennsylvania and Florida have recently elected to halt executions over concerns about the drugs used in lethal injections, but not without opposition from lawmakers. ...[Continue Reading]
