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If the topic of “ghosts” arises in a discussion regarding the field of law, it could be in reference to the concept of the dead-hand control of the deceased dictating the lives of the living in wills and estates or to the virtually untraceable firearms lacking serial numbers obtained
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As our country focuses on racial injustices throughout the United States, virtually no part of society is immune to racial inequality, including the NFL. Roger Goodell, commissioner of the NFL, released a statement in the wake of the many tragedies that have occurred around the United States and insisted that the NFL “was committed to continuing the important work to address these systemic issues.” Before the NFL can do anything in the community, they must address systemic issues in their own league.
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Currently, there is no federal law or crime that directly addresses and outlaws “domestic terrorism.” Thus, domestic terrorism is not a chargeable criminal offense. Despite the fact that lawmakers, experts, and the media have identified the reprehensible events of January 6th as domestic terrorism, prosecutors cannot actually charge the rioters specifically with domestic terrorism.
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The use of no-knock warrants has increased exponentially over the last few decades, highlighting a fatal clash between no-knock warrants and the castle doctrine. The killing of Breonna Taylor has sparked public outcry and has thrust two competing legal principles – the no-knock warrant and the
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While the debate regarding the legalization of marijuana has occupied the forefront of the national stage, an argument to decriminalize another class of prohibited substances has also been building steam: hallucinogens. Currently, hallucinogens like psilocybin, colloquially known as “magic
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The permanent protection of Nina Simone’s childhood home is welcome news in what has been a long year. Thanks to groups like Preservation NC and the visionary artists that saw the need for the preservation of the icon’s home, Nina Simone’s legacy and her humble beginnings will be memorialized forever.
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As North Carolina continues to reopen, many employers are left wondering the extent of their liability for employees contracting COVID-19. The debate on the matter has ranged from desperate pleas of employees to hold employers liable for unsafe work environments, to demands for civil immunity by
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The lack of attendance policies or contingency plans in place at law schools for National Guard students who are forced to choose between the classroom and the call to serve is unfortunate. It needs to be addressed by the American Bar Association and every law school in the nation.
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Despite its name, reputation, and association as the criminal underworld alluding to Greek mythology, the Dark Web has multiple layers of purposes utilized by civilians in different roles.
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Mix a pandemic with the magnitude of this election and you just might just get a Bush v. Gore Part II. Only this time, with the abject degree of political polarization, if the Supreme Court is called upon to decide the winner, would the legitimacy of the election be accepted?
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Many believe that one positive of the current health crisis is that children are not particularly vulnerable to the virus, but the youngest among us may bear the greatest trauma. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has stated that one of the most vulnerable demographics during the COVID-19
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While the National Guard is at the forefront of the nation’s emergency response and the President’s twitter feed, many are unaware what the National Guard actually is and it’s dual military and domestic roles. This has lead to many myths about the National Guard, this article aims to debunk the various myths about the National Guard and to inform readers about the legal basis and distinctions along with the sacrifices and service of the National Guard.
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Surrounding the word “contract” is an air of importance and gravity. Indeed, one does not need a lawyer to understand that contracts carry serious legal weight, and accordingly, potentially severe consequences for their breach. However, contrary to popular belief, these solemn covenants
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In Kahler, the Court did not merely uphold Kansas' interpretation of a vital protection; it allowed Kansas to, in effect, eviscerate the protection entirely.
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The Supreme Court has had another opportunity to address the tension between the religion clauses: the Establishment Clause, which prohibits the government from establishing a religion, and the Free Exercise Clause, which requires the government to accommodate individuals to freely follow their
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