All posts by Sarah Helden
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3 Reasons Why the Supreme Court Needs To Publicize Its Edits
It is often assumed that when the Supreme Court issues a decision, the ruling marks the final word...
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New Anti-Bullying Bill: 2 Reasons Why it Failed
It goes without saying that bullying is a condemnable practice and that it remains a crucial problem to...
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Reviewers Beware: Negative Product Reviews Might Cost You
How many times do we check online reviews of a product before choosing to buy it? Reviews are important...
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3 Reasons Why the Supreme Court Must Protect Public Workers
Attention public workers: Due to legal precedent, the Supreme Court may not be willing to protect your job...
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A New Method to Keep the Government Accountable?
Until recently, everyone thought the Obama administration got away with targeting and killing an American citizen without any...
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A Worrisome Precendent for Consumer Legal Rights
Last week, an uproar over General Mills’ new legal terms caused a great deal of commotion, so much...
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Traveling to Miami: Here Are the Legal Need to Knows
Whether its for spring break, summer vacation, or anything in between, Florida remains a top destination for vacationers...
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Sorry, Citizens: Senators Won’t Fill Court Vacancies
Thanks to petty politics, your local federal court may be lacking in the positions that it needs most...
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Paid Sick Leave in NYC: It Just Makes Sense
A new law recently implemented in New York City is a significant step in the right direction for...
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Hey, Glenn Beck It’s Time to Pay Up
Conservative media personality Glenn Beck has been known to make outrageous statements. But now, one of his assertions...
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S.1720: A Real Solution to Patent Trolling?
Patent trolls have long been a problem in the realm of intellectual property, but companies have yet to...
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Again, with Term Limits: Debunking 3 Myths in the Media
I can’t count how many times I’ve heard people complaining about ‘career politicians’. Many people feel that term...
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3 Reasons Behind Law School Downsizing Trend
If you’re applying to law school, chances are there may be a smaller number of spots available in...
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Down Vote on Upskirting: Why the Mass. Legislature Got it Right
The quick response of a state legislature to overcome a loophole in a law demonstrates the power of...
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Hall v. Florida: What Will the Ruling Be?
On Monday, March 3, 2014 the Supreme Court heard oral arguments that charged Florida with failing to properly...
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Brewer’s Choice: Why the Veto Was the Only Option
A new bill placed on Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s desk had me looking at the calendar to make...
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Drone Rules: Are They Enough to Protect Civilians?
Whether you’re for or against drone strikes, it should at least be accepted that regulations should be followed...
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The U.S. Military & Bangladeshi Factories: Who’s Responsible for Safety?
The U.S. military isn’t doing enough to protect the health and safety of the people who make their...
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Holder Speaks Out Against Felon Voting Ban
Attorney General Eric Holder shined a spotlight on state voting laws this week when he spoke out against voting...
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Abortion Rates Are Down, But Why Does Your News Outlet Say That Is?
Abortion rates in the US are at the lowest point since the procedure was legalized in 1973. Between 2008 and...
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The Significance of Restrooms: Transgender Rights Upheld in Maine
Thursday, January 30, 2014 saw a huge victory for the rights of transgender students. The Supreme Judicial Court...
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Computer Programming as a Foreign Language?
A new idea is being proposed that could dramatically change education requirements in United States public schools. In...
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What Is and Isn’t Important About Huckabee’s ‘Libido’ Comment
Former Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is facing criticism for comments he made during a speech on Thursday,...
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Gun Violence in Schools and Universities Continues
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 saw yet another shooting unfold on a college campus. Andrew Boldt, a senior at...
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Cruel and Unusual: Never Before Used Injection Prolongs Dennis McGuire’s Execution
It should first be stated that I personally don’t condone the practice of the death penalty at all;...
