Hurry Up and Wait: Afghan Allies Applying for Special Immigrant Visas
Written by: Sarah J. Hoag In the past few weeks, America’s longest war has come to an abrupt and chaotic end. On August 30, 2021, the U.S. military left Afghanistan… Read more »
Category: Legal Pulse
Biden’s Proposed Tax Changes: How Could These Changes Impact the Size of Your Wallet?
Written by Lyndon Hall On Friday, May 28, the Biden Administration released its 114-page “Green Book” for the federal government’s 2022 fiscal year. This Greenbook solidified exactly what tax… Read more »
How Title VII and the ADA Affects Recent Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policies
Written by Edward Hutschenreuter On May 13, 2021, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) began paving the way for fully vaccinated Americans to resume normal activities without mask… Read more »
Diversity on the Jury Strengthens Guilty Verdict in Chauvin Murder Trial
Written by Kathryn Morris Eleven months after George Floyd died under the knee of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, the twelve jurors in his criminal trial returned a unanimous… Read more »
Can No Mean No If You Say “Yes” to a Drink?
Written by Cierra Thomas With April being sexual assault awareness month and a recent investigation finding that 97% of women aged 18–24 have been sexually harassed, numerous women have taken… Read more »
NCAA Airballs Opportunity to Promote Gender Equality in March Madness
Written by Brandon Bourg Sedona Prince scored 22 points and grabbed 5 rebounds to lead the Oregon Ducks to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship. Normally the… Read more »
A Fundamental Right to Property? Property Rights and Union Rights go Head-to-Head in the Supreme Court
Written by Kayla Pigeon Introduction The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday, March 22, involving the Fifth Amendment “takings clause,” which prohibits the government from taking property without just compensation…. Read more »
Sticks, and Stones: Under the Anti-Riot Act Words Can Legally Hurt
Written by Anthony Nanni In October 2018 the FBI arrested Robert Rundo, Robert Boman, and Tyler Laube, while Aaron Eason surrendered to the FBI shortly after their arrest. They were… Read more »
6-3 Conservative Majority to Weigh in on the Abortion debate
Written by Hilda Frimpong Introduction The ongoing abortion debate is a polarizing one, with pro-choice and pro-life advocates fervidly fighting for their position. The disagreement over this issue is far… Read more »
COVID Bar Exams and Resistance to States’ Continued Use of Facial Recognition Technology
Written by Sam Brewster On February 16, 2021, the State Bar of California issued its response to a demand letter sent by the Noah Baron, counsel for the Lawyers’ Committee… Read more »