Are Those Libel Laws Ever Going to Open Up?
Written by Jacob P. Saracino At a 2016 presidential campaign rally in Fort Worth, Texas, then candidate Donald Trump had this to say: “I’m going to open up our libel laws… Read more »
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The Past, Present, and Future: The ADA and Thirty Years of Progress in Access, Inclusion, and Opportunity
Written by Franklin A. Carcamo 2020 is a monumental year in American history–it marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (hereinafter the “ADA”). This landmark civil rights statute… Read more »
No Way Huawei: Proposed Rule Change to Further Restrict Exports to China
Written by Bell Johnson A recent unsealed indictment is the latest step by the Trump Administration to counter Chinese influence at home and abroad. On February 12, 2020, the Department… Read more »
You’re Fired! Prosecutors Quit Over Roger Stone Sentencing Reversal
Written by Emily Kosciewicz It is rare for Justice Department leaders to reverse decisions of its own prosecutors on a sentencing recommendation. Normally, U.S. attorneys have wide latitude to recommend sentences… Read more »
The Semi-Sweet Treats Hershey Exec Just Couldn’t Resist
Written by Shannon Wagner I did not think it was possible for someone to love chocolate more than I do, but Doug Behrens might have me beat. Hershey Company, however,… Read more »
To Quarantine or Not to Quarantine, That is the Question
Written by Nikkia Knudsen To quarantine or not to quarantine – that is the question. On January 28, 2020, Americans onboard a Boeing 747 erupted in cheers as they landed… Read more »
Is there an Expiration Date for Equal Rights?
Written by Kim Manas By a historic vote, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) on January 15, 2020. The ERA is a proposed amendment… Read more »
Red Flag in Colorado
Written by Christopher Doak Colorado is a unique State. Home to both avid gun advocates and horrific mass shootings, Colorado is fertile ground for political controversy. A new law in… Read more »
I have Died and I am Born Again: How does the Law Define “Death” for Inmates Serving Life Sentences?
Written by Carly Cazer Over 20 years ago, Ben Schreiber committed murder in Iowa. In 1997, he was sentenced to life in prison. While serving his sentence, Schreiber developed kidney… Read more »
Exchange-Traded Funds: An Evolving Industry
Written by Roland Lindmayer Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are groups of investments that are typically created in order to track a larger category or index of investments. ETFs are traded on… Read more »