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Marijuana Shops Will Pay Up to 70 Percent Tax

Summary: An old law from the 1980’s aimed at stopping drug dealers from getting tax breaks is now hurting legal…

Why Did the Number of Lawyers in Congress Plummet?

Summary: A study has found that the number of lawyers in Congress has dropped significantly. A new research paper has…

Pope Francis Addresses United Nations

Summary: During Pope Francis’ visit to New York, he will address the United Nations and meet with world leaders. According…

Moving to Another Country and Molesting Children is Still Illegal

Summary: An American minister that returned from Haiti, where he molested several young girls, for sex addiction treatment was arrested…

Equality Act Proposed by Democrats

Summary: The Equality Act was introduced by Democrats, in opposition to the Republicans First Amendment Defense Act, to extend federal…

Charlie Gonzalez, Former Congressman and Judge, Joins Ogletree Deakins

Summary: Charlie Gonzalez, former judge and congressman, has joined Ogletree Deakins in its San Antonio office. Ogletree Deakins is pleased…

Why Legal Marijuana Growers Lack Legal Representation

Summary: The emerging market for legal marijuana has so far lacked access to big law representation. Though marijuana has been legalized…

Where is Marijuana Legal in the United States?

Summary: As we welcome 2015, more and more states will be moving towards legalizing marijuana. Do you live in one of…

House Votes to Allow John Boehner Lawsuit Against President Obama

On Wednesday, House lawmakers voted to authorize the filing of a lawsuit against President Barack Obama by House Speaker John…

The Senate Confirmed Nine Judges this Week

The Senate has confirmed nine judges this week. This is the highest one-week total, according to Above the Law, since…

Americans Excited for New Batch of Politicians to Criticize

According to reports from across the nation, following yesterday’s midterm election results, citizens around the United States are expressing their…

Furloughed Workers Cheer as the Government Shutdown Ends

After the emergency of possible default forced Congress's hand and made the Republicans cave and agree to raising the debt…