Kansas lawsuit aims to remove evolution from science standards
A new lawsuit filed by Citizens for Objective Public Education (COPE) aims to remove evolution from the curriculum in Kansas public schools. […]
Constitutional & Public Law
Supreme Court of North Carolina to hear oral argument in appeal of redistricting cases
The current trend in politics is a move away from the center and towards the wings of both major parties.
Happy hour—both a benefit and a burden to restaurant owners
Happy hour regulations vary drastically among the states, with many focusing on the detriments to public welfare and safety, while others concentrate on the advantages to local businesses and economies.
Fighting the “Good Fight?”: When personal views and professional duties collide
North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper’s challenge of defending a same-sex marriage ban that he personally opposes demonstrates the unique position faced by attorneys general.
Ban on college newspapers from advertising alcohol ruled an unconstitutional violation of free speech
Two Virginia college newspapers emerged victorious after six long years of litigating their First Amendment right to freedom of speech.
Anti-Sharia Legislation and North Carolina Courts: The constitutional and practical concerns regarding foreign law bans
North Carolina’s Family, Faith, and Freedom Protection Act has garnered global attention and spurred a contentious constitutional debate.
U.K. court enjoins the Wall Street Journal’s speech
A U.K. court enjoins the Wall Street Journal from publishing names of those involved in the Libor Scandal, restricting the company’s freedom of speech on the internet.
The (negative) impact on boys in public education
Mounting evidence shows that boys, when compared to girls, are underachieving beginning at the early stages of education.
The transition from inmate to productive member of society
While inmates face many obstacles after they are released from prison, correctional education programs offer them the skills necessary to find gainful employment and reduce their likelihood of reoffending.
Released: Wake County’s scientific approach to prison population reduction and defendant re-entry
Pretrial release services suggest a data-driven alternative to the traditional money bond schedule.
The IRS counts all marriages equally
IRS ruling brings certainty and relief to married, same-sex couples with changes that provide for a more uniform application.
Possibility of a new murder trial for Brad Cooper
A unanimous decision by the North Carolina Court of Appeals ordered a new murder trial for Cooper last week, citing rulings made by Wake County Superior Court Judge Paul Gessner that allowed certain computer evidence and excluded a defense witness.
To ask permission or not to ask permission… is that the question? Syria, separation of powers, and constitutional interpretation
In August of 2013, President Obama announced his intention to seek Congressional approval for military action in Syria while noting his belief, like his Presidential predecessors, that he is not constitutionally required to do so.
With the new Common Core curriculum, school may no longer be as easy as A, B, Cs and 1, 2, 3s [Updated]
Common Core, a new educational curriculum, is met with skepticism as schools across the state begin to apply the new teaching methods.
Fair chance for a fair review: FBI hair sample analyses possibly led to wrongful convictions
FBI will review thousands of convictions from between 1985 and 2000 that relied upon hair sample analyses.