All posts tagged "Florida"
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Two More Disturbing Gun Cases Beg the Question When Will We Change?
On Thursday, Don Spirit killed his six grandchildren, aged from three months to 10 years old, and his...
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Redrawing the Map: Florida’s Congressional Mess
A Florida judge has ordered the state to redraw its congressional districts by August 15th, in order to...
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Violence in the Name Of Religion
Lynching, torture, and deliberately planned hate crimes bring to mind antiquated racist and religious extremist groups like the...
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A Good but Stinky Step for Parenting Equality
When nature calls, mothers and fathers alike run to restrooms to change dirty diapers, soothing both their babies...
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From Felon to Lawyer: The Inspiring Story of Desmond Meade
Army dismissal, felony conviction, homelessness, law degree? While certainly unconventional, that is the path that Desmond Meade took...
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IQ Requirements for Death Penalty to Change Due to SCOTUS Ruling
In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court overturned a Florida law that used a strict IQ cutoff point...
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These Pounds Aren’t Loyal
In trying to impress at my job, I’ve noticed a shift in priorities. Gone are the days where I...
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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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But This Lawyer is le Tired
I’ve been gone for a minute, now I’m back with the jump off. Where have I been? I’ve...
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The Times They Are a-Changin’
Welcome back to “Life of a Legal Post Grad,” a column which will quite soon be serving its...
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Surprise! You’re Hired
“And when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” – Paulo Coelho, The...
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Welcome California’s Newest Lawyer: Sergio C. Garcia
In California, an undocumented immigrant who goes to college, law school, and passes the bar now has the...
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Is the US Done With the Death Penalty?
The United States will be able to report a lower number of executions in 2013. Thirty-nine people were...
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A Tale of Two Politicians
I have made known how I feel about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. The cliff notes version is that...
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Casey Anthony May Be Deposed in Civil Suit
There’s a chance that we may see a familiar name in the news cycle in coming weeks. A...
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Voting Rights Act Saga: More States Review Voting Laws
In June, the United States Supreme Court’s ruling struck down the heart of the Voting Rights Act and...
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Democracy in Action: Florida Set to Resume Voter Purge
The U.S. District Court in Tampa dismissed a lawsuit filed last year to block Florida’s voter purge program....
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Will Zimmerman Face Federal Charges?
The George Zimmerman trial has been one of the most hotly debated topics in the news recently, and...
