House of Commons Approves Exception to Ban on Human Genetic Modification
If the House of Lords votes in favor of the law, the UK will be the first country to allow the creation of a “three-parent baby.”
Legislation
States divided on allowing exemptions for vaccination requirements
While legislators in New York are pushing to create a philosophical exemption to vaccination requirements, legislators in other states are moving to narrow similar personal belief exemptions.
States disagree on abortion access laws
While sixteen states enacted additional restrictions on abortion in 2014, seventeen states increased access to contraceptives and abortion services.
Judges find constitutional flaws in NC abortion law
The law compelling doctors to describe ultrasound images to patients unconstitutionally infringed upon their free speech rights.
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: The Evolution of Enforcement
After a slow start, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has become one of the biggest sources of fines collected by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Forced ultrasound provision in NC abortion law struck down
Women seeking abortions will no longer be required to undergo an ultrasounds, but other restrictions will remain in place.
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?
Court of Appeals deals another blow to sweepstakes
The North Carolina Court of Appeals attempts to keep the law one step ahead of sweepstakes operators.
Special Declarant Rights in North Carolina
Recently passed House Bill 330 creates, modifies, and instructs the public on transferring special declarant rights in North Carolina.
Dying for Control: Brittany Maynard’s Fight for a Physician-Assisted Death
An Oregon woman diagnosed with terminal cancer has chosen to end her life by taking doctor-prescribed life-ending drugs, reigniting the debate on the legality and ethics of physician-assisted death.
Breaking the Cycle of Incarceration
Bipartisan reform of the criminal justice system hopes to reduce recidivism and help nonviolent offenders reenter society.
Expert Testimony in North Carolina: Then and Now
The recent overhaul of Rule 702 of the North Carolina Rules of Evidence has the potential to lead to a flurry of appeals.
Replacing Blurred Lines with Bright Lines: California’s Senate Bill 967
The bill currently sitting on Governor Jerry Brown’s desk would require state universities seeking to obtain financial aid funds to have an “affirmative consent” standard for sexual assault.
City of Baton Rouge Permanently Enjoined from Enforcing Firearm Ordinance
A Judge for the United States District Court for Middle District of Louisiana has found that Baton Rouge Ordinance § 13:95:3 violates the Second Amendment.
From Shelby County to Our Backyard: How North Carolina’s Voter Verification Act Will Disenfranchise Voters
North Carolina’s new voter identification law, made possible by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder, may prevent thousands of voters from participating in upcoming elections.