Employers Allowed to Deny Employment to Those with Dreadlocks, Court Rules
On September 15th, a federal appeals court ruled that employers can decide not to hire a potential candidate based on…
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Terence Crutcher’s Shooting to Be Investigated by Justice Department
Summary: Another traffic incident turned into a fatal shooting in Tulsa, Oklahoma last week when African-American Terence Crutcher was fatally…
New Lawsuit Alleges Jim Carrey Illegally Obtained Prescription Drugs for Late Girlfriend Cathriona White
A new lawsuit filed by the Mark Burton, the estranged husband of comedian Jim Carrey's late girlfriend Cathriona White, alleges…
Ga. Judge Rules Nick Gordon “Legally Responsible” for Bobbi Kristina Brown’s Death
A Georgia judge has found Nick Gordon "legally responsible" in the death of Bobbi Kristina Brown, after Gordon failed to…
US Attorney’s Office Will Drop Charges against Former Va. Governor
Former Virginia governor Robert F. McDonnell has faced four years of fighting corruption charges, along with his wife. Thursday, the…
$1.7 Billion Sent to Iran for 37-Year-Old Arbitration Claim
On Tuesday, the Obama administration briefed Congress about the details of a $1.7 billion payment made to the Iranian government.…
7 Oscar-Nominated Films about Law
In the heart of Oscar season, great films are on everybody's mind. Here are seven great films, all nominated for…
“The People vs. OJ Simpson” – Part One
In 1995, I sat in my classroom and watched the OJ verdict come down. My mother was a homicide prosecutor…
A Rough Day for the NYPD
The NYPD had a bad news day last Friday. On Friday, February 12th, a federal grand jury began hearing evidence in the…
Should Law Students Receive Credit for Paid Internships?
Recently the Wall Street Journal's Law Blog published an article on a current conversation within the American Bar Association to…
Supreme Court Rules That Juveniles Sentenced to Life Can Appeal for Parole
On Monday, January 25th, the Supreme Court ruled in Montgomery v. Louisiana that sentencing juveniles to life without parole is…
Anti-Abortion Activists Indicted for Videos Accusing Planned Parenthood of Selling Baby Parts
Months ago, an organization called the Center for Medical Progress released a video that claimed to show that Planned Parenthood…