The crowds are still waiting
Small investors and businesses are eagerly awaiting the enactment of Title III of the JOBS Act, but they might have to wait a little longer. ...[Continue Reading]
Federal Government
Articles reporting on all three branches of the federal government.
Tax Implications of the Affordable Care Act
The United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and the Fourth Circuit have recently released directly conflicting opinions regarding the legality of an IRS tax credit provided to individuals from federal health care Exchanges under the Act. ...[Continue Reading]
Cause for Hesitation in Solicitation
Nearly one year ago, Title II of the JOBS Act was enacted allowing companies to solicit investments from accredited investors, but some clarification is still needed. ...[Continue Reading]
Supreme Court cans presidential recess appointments to NLRB
The Court's unanimous decision in the June 2014 Noel Canning case found President Obama's January 2012 recess appointments unconstitutional. ...[Continue Reading]
Qui Tam Actions in the Health Care Industry
Government incentives to private citizens have contributed to the rise of False Claims Act lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies and health care entities. ...[Continue Reading]
Trademark Board calls “foul” on Redskins
Washington, D.C.'s football team has cancelled its trademarks after the team's name and logo were found to be disparaging to Native Americans. ...[Continue Reading]
The recent rise of qui tam actions
Though the federal False Claims Act was enacted in 1863, lawsuits brought under the Act have recently increased dramatically. ...[Continue Reading]
In an international game of “Deal or No Deal,” who makes the call?
Prisoner of war Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl has come home, but the deal made for his return was legally questionable. ...[Continue Reading]
Computer Attacks from Home and Abroad Create Concerns for Businesses
“Hacking” is a drain on the United States’ economy in large part because of how much we value intellectual property. This value is not always shared by our economic competitors. ...[Continue Reading]
Is the cure for terrorism worse than the disease?
The federal government's current data mining policies might violate our Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. They might also be saving us. ...[Continue Reading]
Let’s Reframe The Blame Game
In the context of sexual assault, meaningful change requires a shift in the way society views its victims. ...[Continue Reading]
Federal Laws Protect Students Against Sexual Assault on Campus
Title IX and the Clery Act give rise to a federal investigation into colleges’ policies and procedures for handling complaints of sexual violence. ...[Continue Reading]
North Carolina’s decision not to expand Medicaid coverage in light of NFID v. Sebelius
More than half of states have plans in place to expand their Medicaid coverage using federal money. Why isn’t North Carolina among them?
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The FCC has new net neutrality rules, because everyone loves toll roads
FCC Commissioner Tom Wheeler has proposed a new set of rules to protect the free and open internet. ...[Continue Reading]
The FDA proposes new labeling changes to food packaging
Before the Obama Administration’s term expires, the First Lady and the Food and Drug Administration may equip consumers with the means to incorporate a healthy diet into their lifestyles. ...[Continue Reading]
