Baylor University faces serious allegations of Title IX violations.
In a recent lawsuit, the Baylor football program is under fire for their inappropriate recruiting tactics and the behavior of its players. [...]
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Blanket drug testing of college students declared unconstitutional
The Eighth Circuit held that a college’s mandatory drug testing policy constitutes an unreasonable search under the Fourth Amendment. [...]
Trainspotting in the 21st Century
The United States is facing a massive health crisis in the face of epidemic opioid addiction rates. But what are we doing about it? [...]
Making small town America great again starts with you.
What makes America great has never left; we have just forgotten about it. [...]
President Trump wastes no time shaking things up
President Trump’s executive order on immigration has sparked outrage from some, and praise from others. [...]
The Uniform Bar Exam, next stop: North Carolina
North Carolina has taken its first step in administering the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE). [...]
Trump administration targets Dodd-Frank Act
Only 2 weeks into his presidency, President Donald Trump, along with Congressional Republicans, seek to dismantle financial regulations. [...]
Smart contracts and their potential applications in the legal profession
Smart contracts not only support crypto currencies like Bitcoin, but also offer features that make the software appealing for improving the current state of contract law. [...]
Secretary of Education nominee, Betsy DeVos, faces severe criticism after her confirmation hearing fumbles.
Passing grades are not given away on Capitol Hill. [...]
Mr. Roboto has rights, too? The rise of learning A.I.s and robots leads to considerations of robotic legal status and liability
With the use of Artificial Intelligence on the rise, legislators must chart new waters to deal with liability. [...]
Barbeque in danger: litigation floods NC hog farming industry
As one of the largest moneymakers in NC, the hog farming industry is facing a great amount of new litigation, which could affect its future. [...]
Hot yoga founder, Bikram Choudhury, to pay millions after losing sexual harassment case.
Bikram Choudhury owes $6.7 million to the former head of his company’s legal team, Minakshi Jafa-Bodden, after the jury found he sexually harassed and wrongfully terminated Ms. Jafa-Bodden. [...]
Repealing Obamacare
A string of endless changes appear to be on the horizon for Obamacare in the upcoming months. [...]
Doing the two-step sidestep: U.S. abstains from U.N. resolution denouncing Israeli settlements in the West Bank
United States does not vote on Resolution 2334, which could have detrimental effects on relations between Israel and the U.S. [...]
A new administration spells trouble for the Affordable Care Act
One of the first orders of business for President Trump was to begin to repeal the ACA. [...]