To shoot, or not to shoot? That is the ultimate question.
Deadly force is not an option that police officers may use on a whim. It is governed by several layers of policy and precedent. ...[Continue Reading]
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You can hire unpaid interns, but it’ll cost you
Unpaid internships are becoming increasingly popular career options for college students, but could violate labor laws. ...[Continue Reading]
Visa Waiver Program applicant? Social media information please.
A new policy proposed by Customs and Border Control has civil liberty advocates raising their eyebrows. ...[Continue Reading]
What degree of educational benefit is required for children with disabilities?
The U.S. Government has been asked to weigh in on a special education case in the 10th Circuit. ...[Continue Reading]
Texas abortion law struck down by Supreme Court
SCOTUS says that law regulating abortion clinics is unconstitutional in a 5-3 decision. ...[Continue Reading]
Financial crisis in Puerto Rico: will PROMESA help?
New PROMESA program gives complete control over Puerto Rico to seven member board chosen by President Obama, not elected by the people. ...[Continue Reading]
Now the hard part: What will the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union look like?
Britain has a long road ahead as it will inevitably struggle to make new trade agreements and deal with long-term immigration issues after its break from the European Union ...[Continue Reading]
Airbnb faces a rising storm
Growing legislation surrounds short-term rentals such as Airbnb, which may make it more difficult for these businesses to stay in existence. ...[Continue Reading]
Adding to the 25 year clock?
How the Supreme Court’s most recent decision concerning affirmative action in college admissions could have just re-set the clock on racial relations on college campuses across the country. ...[Continue Reading]
The judge’s gavel sounds and the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution is found guilty. . .again. . .
The recent decision of Utah v. Strieff furthers the Court’s history of siding with the Government rather than the individual. ...[Continue Reading]
Are sugar daddies the new student loans?
As costs of tuition increase, more college students are turning to alternative methods to pay for their education, including “sugar daddy” websites, where young women have relationships with men for payment. ...[Continue Reading]
SCOTUS refuses to make a decision on DAPA
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 4-4 split on the DAPA case has serious repercussions for millions of lives and destroys President Obama’s attempt at having a positive immigration legacy. ...[Continue Reading]
New study shows that touch DNA may implicate the innocent
Although DNA evidence has been a legitimate method used by law enforcement officials for many years, questions are beginning to loom as to its reliability and accuracy. ...[Continue Reading]
12-year-old dragged by rope: intentional or merely an accident?
A serious injury to a little girl on a Texas playground has put a Waco school on the defensive. ...[Continue Reading]
Millions anxiously await the SCOTUS’ decision on DAPA
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to make a decision on the President’s executive action by the end of the month, providing undocumented and mixed-status families both hope and distress. ...[Continue Reading]
