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? [...]
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Corporate Inversion: Exploring the Political and Economic Phenomenon
In a practice called "corporate inversion," American companies fleeing high corporate tax rates seek to reincorporate overseas. [...]
Working While Pregnant: What Accommodations Must Be Made for Pregnant Workers?
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide whether employers must provide special accommodations for pregnant employees. [...]
Gay Rights v. Religious Rights: Can public officials deny marriage licenses to gay couples?
Some magistrates argue they should not be required to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples because doing so would interfere with their religious beliefs. [...]
Is a warrant thicker than blood?
Colorado is seeking certiorari to ask the Supreme Court whether a warrant is required when performing an involuntary blood test in DUI cases. [...]
Gun Confiscation Begins at Home
A new California law enables family members to confiscate guns owned by those who are mentally ill. [...]
Broadband Discrimination, by any other name, would smell just as rotten
The FCC has its final open commission meeting of the year today—updated net neutrality rules will not be on the agenda as originally intended. [...]
Marriage Equality: The Conflict Between Individual Religious Liberties and Civil Liberties
This is a full recording of the debate hosted by the Federalist Society and the American Civil Liberties Union chapters of Campbell Law School. The speakers include Dr. John S. Baker, Jr. and Elizabeth Haddix. [...]
Is it fair to ban concealed carry at the North Carolina State Fair?
A judge recently upheld the ban on firearms at the North Carolina State Fair. [...]
Uber attempts to close “insurance gaps,” but leaves some lawmakers skeptical
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has revamped the company’s insurance policy in an attempt to close controversial “insurance gaps” created by the service. [...]
Jimmy John’s takes workers’ rights off the menu
The popular sandwich chain requires all employees to sign a non-compete clause in their employment contracts. [...]
States start trend of recognizing parent-child privilege
Nine states currently recognize a parent-child privilege in criminal cases. [...]
Parent-Child Privilege Supports Stronger Familial Bonds
The interests served by spousal and patient-psychotherapist privileges may also be served by a parent-child privilege. [...]
Data Management Risks for Employers in the New Age
Companies must take reasonable precautions to ensure their data is not at risk. [...]
