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News Flash: No One Fares Well in Prison
Matt DiCenso | April 1, 2014As the old adage goes, “don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.” But for Robert H....
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Oh, Georgia: Potential Law Allows Guns [Almost] Everywhere
Molly Hogan | March 28, 2014What do churches, schools, and bars all have in common? Once a new law is signed in Georgia, you...
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S.1720: A Real Solution to Patent Trolling?
Sarah Helden | March 28, 2014Patent trolls have long been a problem in the realm of intellectual property, but companies have yet to devise...
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Correlation or Causation: Less Meat Does Not Equal More Water
Bo Donoghue | March 28, 2014Americans eat too much meat. It is a central staple in every meal of the day. This cultural practice,...
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Again, with Term Limits: Debunking 3 Myths in the Media
Sarah Helden | March 27, 2014I can’t count how many times I’ve heard people complaining about ‘career politicians’. Many people feel that term limits...
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Not Another Contraception Debate
Taylor Garre | March 26, 2014“Ho Ho! Hey Hey! Birth control is here to stay!” Or is it? Just when we think that the...
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First Payments from Malaysian Plane Crash: Only $5,000?
Molly Hogan | March 26, 2014So as I predicted in my previous article, issues of liability were around the corner. It looks like they...
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Malaysian Airplane Crash: Who’s Liable?
Molly Hogan | March 25, 2014Two weeks in, everyone with a television knows about the disappearing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. And even if you...
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Why Conservatives & Liberals Are Both Wrong About Minimum Wage
Bo Donoghue | March 21, 2014Recently, I have noticed with the talk of 2014 midterm elections, articles about minimum wage are starting to pop...
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3 Reasons Behind Law School Downsizing Trend
Sarah Helden | March 21, 2014If you’re applying to law school, chances are there may be a smaller number of spots available in your...
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Syrian Embassy in US Shut Down
Anneliese Mahoney | March 18, 2014Update 1:45pm: This shouldn’t affect the Syrian ambassador to the United Nations, although he has required to stay within New...
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Down Vote on Upskirting: Why the Mass. Legislature Got it Right
Sarah Helden | March 10, 2014The quick response of a state legislature to overcome a loophole in a law demonstrates the power of public...
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Breaking Down the Comcast-Netflix Deal: Should We Care?
Matt DiCenso | March 10, 2014When news of a deal between Netflix and Comcast initially broke, I was stuck clicking the refresh button, waiting impatiently...
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Court Rules BP Must Stick to Agreement it Signed
Molly Hogan | March 7, 2014It’s safe to say that BP became one of the most hated companies in America in April of 2010...
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Debunking Election Myths: 10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Fear ‘European Socialism’
Bo Donoghue | March 7, 2014Before the 2014 midterm elections start to heat up, I want to challenge a popular campaign phrase we are...
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Hall v. Florida: What Will the Ruling Be?
Sarah Helden | March 7, 2014On Monday, March 3, 2014 the Supreme Court heard oral arguments that charged Florida with failing to properly establish...
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4 New Laws Restricting Women’s Access to Abortions
Molly Hogan | March 4, 2014By now, it is not unusual to hear stories of states trying to circumvent Roe v. Wade by closing medical...
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People’s Law School Teaches Average Joe His Legal Rights
Taylor Garre | March 3, 2014Everyone in the United States is expected to follow the black and white laws of the land or face...
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Police Authority Extended When Entering Homes
Taylor Garre | March 3, 2014When the police come knocking at your door, you usually have two options: one, allow them to search your home...
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Brewer’s Choice: Why the Veto Was the Only Option
Sarah Helden | February 28, 2014A new bill placed on Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s desk had me looking at the calendar to make sure...
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Will Streaming become Illegal?
Zachary Schneider | February 27, 2014Internet legalities, security, and commerce are confusing. There a lot of gray areas when it comes to what is...
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What’s the Deal with Oregon Not Defending Its Own Gay Marriage Ban?
Matt DiCenso | February 26, 2014Ever since Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced she would not defend her state’s ban on gay marriage, news...
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For-profit Schools Getting Sued: A Growing Trend in Higher Ed?
Molly Hogan | February 21, 2014When most students attend a university, be it public or private, the money they pay into tuition goes back...
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Drone Rules: Are They Enough to Protect Civilians?
Sarah Helden | February 21, 2014Whether you’re for or against drone strikes, it should at least be accepted that regulations should be followed when...
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Can Rap Lyrics Represent an Admission of Guilt?
Taylor Garre | February 19, 2014So let me drop a lyric: “I meet aggression with aggression, I learned that on the streets” by 50...
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The U.S. Military & Bangladeshi Factories: Who’s Responsible for Safety?
Sarah Helden | February 17, 2014The U.S. military isn’t doing enough to protect the health and safety of the people who make their clothing,...
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Bitcoin: Why is it Prone to Criminal Activity?
Zachary Schneider | February 17, 2014For those of you who are behind the times, Bitcoin is a unique electronic currency developed five years ago....
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Massachusetts Expands Instruction to Expelled Students
Molly Hogan | February 14, 2014Students have to go to school- it’s the law. But what happens when a student, legally bound to go...
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Holder Speaks Out Against Felon Voting Ban
Sarah Helden | February 14, 2014Attorney General Eric Holder shined a spotlight on state voting laws this week when he spoke out against voting bans...
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Campaign Deception: Read Before You Click
Matt DiCenso | February 13, 2014When Randy Frails clicked “donate,” he thought his $1,000 was going to the campaign of Georgia Congressman and Democrat...