Let’s Reframe The Blame Game
In the context of sexual assault, meaningful change requires a shift in the way society views its victims.
Federal Government
Articles reporting on all three branches of the federal government.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Everyone is free to speak, but money speaks volumes
McCutcheon v. FEC protects the political speech of the wealthy, but will the voice of the general public be lost?
Toyota is slammed with a $1.2 billion fine. Is General Motors next?
After Attorney General Eric Holder levied the Department of Justice’s highest fine ever on an automobile company, many are asking whether the fine sets a precedent for similar situations involving consumer safety misinformation.
DOJ to become more compassionate in release program
The United States Department of Justice recently took steps to expand the use of compassionate release, withdrawing the guidelines put in place during President George W. Bush’s administration.
A Tale of Two Countries: Comparing recent developments in Australian and American immigration policy
Australian and American lawmakers have taken very different approaches to resolving similar illegal immigration problems.
D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals disrupts FCC’s stance on “Net Neutrality” [Updated]
Updated February 20, 2014: FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler announced yesterday that he does not plan to seek further judicial review of the
Agencies play catch-up with rules and policies for drones
The Campbell Law Observer twice has discussed drones in the past, identifying the privacy concerns of unmanned aircraft and detailing the states’ reactions to drone
Billionaire Mark Cuban beats the SEC’s full court press
Mark Cuban’s decade-long fight with the SEC is over following his being found not guilty of insider trading.
Birth Control & the Affordable Care Act: What’s the government’s “compelling interest,” anyway?
Does the new employer healthcare mandate pass the “strict scrutiny” test, or are Obama’s carve outs too arbitrary to pass muster?
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.
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.