Hot for Contracts: How Van Halen Illustrates the Importance of Reading a Contract
Surrounding the word “contract” is an air of importance and gravity. Indeed, one does not need a lawyer to understand […]
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The Insanity Defense: From Fundamental Legal Principle to Legal Fiction
In Kahler, the Court did not merely uphold Kansas’ interpretation of a vital protection; it allowed Kansas to, in effect, eviscerate the protection entirely.
Supreme Court Ruling in Espinoza Has the Potential to Change School Choices for Students in Many States
The Supreme Court has had another opportunity to address the tension between the religion clauses: the Establishment Clause, which prohibits
I Dissent: R.I.P. to the Notorious R.B.G. – A Tribute to RBG & Her Legacy
“Our Nation has lost a jurist of historic stature. We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague. Today we mourn, but with confidence, that future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her — a tireless and resolute champion of justice.” – Chief Justice John Roberts
Can’t Be Tamed: Exotic Animal Ownership Laws of North Carolina and the Federal Government
When it first premiered in March, Netflix’s hit miniseries, Tiger King, revealed a fascinating and often disquieting glimpse into the
The Panama Papers: A global investigation into the secret tactics of tax evasion and fraud
After the ground-breaking leak of the Panama Papers in 2016, the first US charges have been brought against four individuals
Judge Strikes Down State Constitutional Amendment
Judge Collins of the Third Division of the Superior Court ruled two amendments to the North Carolina Constitution, effectuated by
It’s Not A Heart Issue: A look into the recent abortion war in Iowa
When it comes to a woman’s right to an abortion, the spotlight has recently been focused on New York. However,
Cell phones and the 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination
Data security technologies, like those used on both Apple and Samsung cell phones, continue to provide consumers with features aimed
International legal rights of children living with disabilities: The realizations behind country-level implementation
International guidelines paint a relatively clear picture of the legal rights that all children living with disabilities share across the
A guide to Canada’s recent legalization of recreational marijuana
With the passage of the Cannabis Act, Canada just became the first G7 nation to legalize recreational marijuana use for
A divided court and a controversial travel ban: Trump v. Hawaii
Those following American politics will have heard of President Donald Trump’sProclamation No. 9645, a travel ban on nationals from eight
Real Estate Transactions: where efficiency and consumer protection collide
Buying and owning land has been an important aspect of society throughout history. The transaction will likely be the biggest investment a person will ever make throughout their life; however, states have been changing their laws to favor efficiency over consumer protections of homebuyers.
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Better than Resilience: Getting Ahead of the Struggle
A critical analysis of the tension between psychological resilience and the typical characteristics of law students and lawyers suggests that a more proactive approach is needed to resolve the pervasive mental health problems we are reluctant to admit.
The dilemma behind autonomous vehicles: Creating morality laws to regulate self-driving cars
Cutting-edge vehicles like the popular Tesla Model S come equipped with autonomous driving features granting them the ability to control