Trump administration targets Dodd-Frank Act
Only 2 weeks into his presidency, President Donald Trump, along with Congressional Republicans, seek to dismantle financial regulations. [...]
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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. [...]
GOP works to repeal Affordable Care Act
As a new President takes office, the Republican Congress is taking steps to dismantle Obamacare, which would leave millions without health insurance. [...]
Black facing matters?
A report commissioned by the University of Oregon surrounding a professor’s Halloween costume at a party, has raised concerns for advocates of the First Amendment. [...]
Schoolyard fights turned felonies?
A letter sent to parents and guardians in the Hazelwood School District has raised concerns about new changes to Missouri’s assault laws. [...]
Sauron’s Newest Deception
The recent push against undisclosed sponsored content may bring the sting of civil penalties. [...]
New attempt to restrict abortions: Texas’ fetal burial law
Texas once against pushes the edge of the envelope against abortion rights. [...]
Deterrence backed diplomacy
Congress passes law without Obama’s signature to extend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 for another decade [...]