“Safe Until Proven Dangerous”: Reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act
The flaws in the TSCA may finally be remedied through a breakthrough bipartisan bill initiated in the Senate.
Collegiate Athletics: For the love of the game, or the love of money?
On June 20, 2013, a federal court in California will hear arguments to determine whether O’Bannon v. NCAA will be classified as a class-action lawsuit. If the class is certified, major changes could be much more likely to soon be underway for collegiate athletics.
Rules of engagement [rings]
Mario Williams may not be able to force his ex-fiancée to return his engagement ring, depending on the approach employed by the Texas courts.
The James Holmes trial turns its focus to knowing right from wrong
July 20, 2012. Just after midnight. A dark movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. Audience members are seated to watch the
Drug testing for Welfare recipients: as simple as it sounds?
N.C. Senate Bill 594, which would mandate drug testing for all welfare beneficiaries and require the beneficiary to front the testing costs, is far from a simple “solution” to a quite complex issue.
You have one new Facebook notification: You’ve been served
“You’ve been served” is something no one ever wants to hear, but what if while checking out your new friend
Thwarting Equality and Justice for All [Updated]
Updated June 7, 2013: The North Carolina General Assembly House voted on Wednesday, June 5 to repeal the Racial Justice
Avoiding the Orwellian Future: Privacy implications of increased public surveillance
Throughout history, pop culture has been a discussion board of sorts for society’s concerns about omnipresent government surveillance. George Orwell’s
The week that was: profound implications for Miranda rights [Updated]
Updated June 17, 2013: The Supreme Court, in a plurality opinion (pdf) written by Justice Alito, ruled that the right to remain
Internet sales tax bill receives bipartisan support
Last week, the Senate voted on the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, a bill that would require online and mail-order
The Government is here to help you keep your eyes on the road
Ronald Reagan famously decried an over-bearing government, saying that the “nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m
A Tradition of Service – Judge J. Rich Leonard
Editor’s Note: Judge Leonard has been appointed as the next dean of Campbell’s School of Law, effective July 15, 2013. The Campbell Law
Letter from the Editors
In 1979, the Campbell Law Observer was founded as one of only two legal publications at Campbell Law School, and the legal
Prove it! Musings on advocacy, evidence, and the problems of proof at trial: North Carolina’s Police Officer Exception to the Hearsay Rule
As a law professor, I’m always looking for interesting cases from which to create exam questions, both multiple choice and
Disclaim and Disclose: Navigating the “Blawgosphere” without Violating the Rules of Ethics
People routinely use the Internet for various functions. Whether personal, professional, or political, web use undoubtedly plays a prominent role