I can’t remember killing him: Vernon Madison’s story
The United States Supreme Court has all but sealed the fate of an Alabama death row inmate who has been imprisoned for the past 30 years. ...[Continue Reading]
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Congress grills social media platforms on Russian-sponsored ads
Representatives from Facebook, Twitter, and Google testified before the House Intelligence Committee after it was confirmed that certain political advertisements were purchased by Russian agents. ...[Continue Reading]
Proposed display prompts unexpected debate in law school
Third-year staff writer Eric Ditmore chronicles the discussions and decisions surrounding a forthcoming display in honor of African-Americans in the North Carolina Judiciary. ...[Continue Reading]
DDoS attacks: the common cyber-weapons of choice
Though the number of small-scale “distributed denial of service” attacks has increased, the number of prosecutions for such attacks remains relatively low. ...[Continue Reading]
Time to “bump” the bump-stock?
The Las Vegas shooting tragedy has revived the highly debated topic of gun control, including proposed measures to prohibit devices such as those which helped the Las Vegas shooter increase his rate of fire on innocent victims. ...[Continue Reading]
Bergdahl: messenger, deserter, or traitor?
In 2015, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was traded by the United States for five Taliban members who were detained in Guantanamo Bay. After Bergdahl returned to the U.S., the circumstances of his capture—the fact he walked off his post—sparked controversy. Bergdahl now pleads guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. ...[Continue Reading]
Human trafficking: a problem close to home
North Carolina responds to a call to action as human trafficking continues to worsen in the state. ...[Continue Reading]
A “vehicle” for ending circuit splits
The Supreme Court granted certiorari in two cases to settle a split of authority concerning the warrantless search of automobiles. ...[Continue Reading]
Taking a stand by not standing at all
The National Football League has recently become a heated battleground as more players continue to engage in peaceful protests, despite comments made by President Donald Trump about standing during the national anthem. ...[Continue Reading]
The Second Circuit rerolls the “Stone”
An appellate court has re–opened a defamation case against Rolling Stone concerning a 2014 article about campus rape, which may present some difficulties for the magazine owners’ ability to sell. ...[Continue Reading]
Sovereign Patents: pharmaceutical company partners with Native American tribe
By taking advantage of a Native American tribe’s sovereignty, pharmaceutical company Allergan hopes to avoid challengers to the patents of its dry-eye drug, Restasis. ...[Continue Reading]
Is a copyright violation “game over” for PewDiePie?
After a popular YouTube user posted a videogame live stream containing profane, racist language, game developer Campo Santo filed a takedown notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. ...[Continue Reading]
Campbell Law participates in Capital Area Teen Court
Senior staff writer Cody Davis reports on Campbell Law's participation at the Capital Area Teen Court at the Wake County Courthouse. ...[Continue Reading]
Anxiety and the ADA
Anxiety disorders affect millions of Americans every year. It’s time for employers to recognize their potential to make the workplace a more comfortable environment for everyone. ...[Continue Reading]
President Trump pardons former Sheriff Arpaio
Despite his reputation for racially profiling Latinos as a means of tracking illegal immigrants, the self-proclaimed “toughest sheriff in America” was recently pardoned by President Trump for his misdemeanor charge. ...[Continue Reading]
