NEWS

Lucas Ceballos-Cala

In a groundbreaking ruling that could reshape employer-employee relations, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overturned nearly a 40-year-old precedent by unanimously ruling that employers cannot categorically tell workers that unionization will harm their relationship with management.

Noah Wolff

Prosecutors charged Farhad Shakeri with murder-for-hire and providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization. Shakeri, an alleged Iranian operative, is believed to have conspired to assassinate former president Donald Trump.

Lily Rimm

Former President Donald Trump’s cabinet selections have always drawn intense scrutiny, and his latest picks are no exception. As he positions himself for another potential term, the individuals chosen to spearhead key departments offer a glimpse into the policies and priorities that could define his administr

Audrey Bunan

With Donald Trump's return to the White House, many Americans are left wondering who, if anyone, will curb any autocratic moves he may pursue. Trump has openly discussed deploying the Justice Department and even military forces against his political rivals.

Demi Sasson

Erik and Lyle Menendez, most known for killing their parents in 1989 after years of alleged sexual, emotional and physical abuse, may face a new sentence after the election of a new Los Angeles District Attorney.

Nisan Gokce-Cinel

On July 24, 2024, a federal judge in New York decided that Border Patrol officials must obtain a warrant in order to perform electronic searches at the border, potentially changing expectations on digital privacy.

Lucas Ceballos-Cala

On Tuesday, the Senate went through a series of federal judge confirmations. Among the judges confirmed were Melissa DuBose and Jasmine Yoon, who will preside over Rhode Island and western Virginia, respectively. The appointments are a recent example of a trend

Nolan Francis

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our world, and the legal landscape is struggling to keep pace. This burgeoning field, known as AI law, grapples with complex issues arising from the development, deployment, and interaction of intelligent machines.

Audrey Bunan

The recent decision made by the Alabama State Supreme Court concerning frozen embryos has stirred significant controversy and sparked debates regarding women's rights and access to reproductive healthcare. The court's ruling grants legal rights to frozen embryos.

Addison Coughlin

In a settlement reached on Monday between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys, significant strides have been made regarding discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity within classrooms.

Noah Wolff

Threats against federal and Supreme Court judges are at an all time high. As a result, the Federal Judiciary is seeking funds to help combat the alarming trend. Threats and intimidation directed towards judges have been prominent issues, and they have only been intensified.

Lucas Ceballos-Cala

On Friday, a group of several dozen men asked the United States Supreme Court to halt Boy Scouts of America’s $2.46 billion bankruptcy settlement. The group of men came with decades-old claims of sexual harassment against the youth organization.

Demi Sasson

In a critical move to help information security and shopper privileges on dating applications, Connecticut has carried out the Information Security and Security Act. The demonstration, endorsed into regulation on July 1, 2023, addresses a scope of contemporary issues encompassing information protection, including purchaser wellbeing information.

Ryder Levine

The Harvard Law Review has elected Sophia Hunt, a 26-year-old Virginian student, as its second female black president. With a focus on criminal defense and a commitment to addressing racial and class inequalities in the legal system, Hunt's leadership promises to bring a fresh perspective to the prestigious law journal.

Addison Coughlin

A weed killing chemical, Roundup, is facing lawsuits as people are claiming that it is causing non-Hodgkin lymphoma or related cancers. Bayer, the owning company of the product, attempted to dismiss the lawsuit, but it was quickly denied by the U.S. appeals court. On monday, the court rejected Bayers plea to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Georgia doctor.

Katherine Phelps

One of the most controversial issues over the last two decades in America has been gun control laws. While every state has their own beliefs on what should be done to regulate these laws, there have been several new restrictions that will be put in place in 2024 for a multitude of different states. The gun violence prevention advocacy group, “Everytown for Gun Safety”.

Nolan Francis

New York City's affordable housing crisis remains a pressing issue, despite compelling evidence pointing towards increased supply as a key solution. A recent study by the Furman Center confirmed this, finding that adding new homes moderates price hikes and benefits low- and moderate-income families.

Logan Noorily

In the heart of New York City, a burgeoning migrant crisis has stirred waves of concern among the native population. Mayor Eric Adams, in an effort to address the pressing issue, achieved what seemed to be a victory last month when the governor pledged a substantial $2.4 billion—more than double the previous year's proposal—to cover the costs associated with the tens of thousands.

Ella Harrington

On the precipice of change, the landscape of education in Florida has become a battleground for constitutional rights as three educators bravely challenge a controversial law. Filed on December 13, 2023, their lawsuit contends that the recently enacted legislation in Florida infringes upon the constitutional rights of transgender and nonbinary teachers.

Addison Coughlin

Google, the trillion dollar worldwide company, has agreed to pay $700 million and will alter its app store to conform to an antitrust lawsuit brought by state attorneys general. As part of the deal decided on Monday, instead of being billed through google, consumers are going to be able to pay through the app developers.

Lucas Ceballos-Cala

On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Sara Hill as a federal judge in Oklahoma, with a 52-14 majority.

Lucas Ceballos-Cala

This past Saturday, former Vice President Mike Pence dropped out of the race for the Republican party’s nomination for next year’s presidential election. With approval ratings and funding which trailed those of his competitors, particularly his former boss, Pence announced that he would no longer pursue the presidency.

Katherine Phelps

January 6, 2021 means something different for everyone. Maybe it means attacking the capitol to support former president Donald Trump. Or, maybe it means feeling absolute fear realizing that political polarization is becoming more and more prevalent each year and this is a prime example of that.

Cici Petrosinelli

Recently, government officials have been receiving lawsuits based on the premise that they are intentionally blocking accounts on social media platforms that contradict their opinion. Numerous accounts have been brought up to the U.S. Supreme Court in protest that public officials have the right to block cases due to the First Amendment.

Noah Wolff

In the United States’ currently divided political atmosphere, no one is stranger to hearing controversy surrounding Donald Trump and the 2020 Presidential Election. From the storming of the Capital on January 6th to the alleged tampering of the 2020 election, Americans have grown accustomed to the former president’s controversial actions and ideologies.

Addy Coughlin

Meta, the company holding ownership over various popular social media platforms, is facing lawsuits from over 30 states. The suits come after suspicion regarding addictiveness to Meta’s platforms, specifically its effect on young children. 33 state attorney generals signed the lawsuit claiming that Meta’s platforms lied about mental health effects and violated privacy laws.

Nolan Francis

Last week, Exxon Mobil agreed to buy Pioneer Natural Resources for $59.5 billion. This deal would create the largest producer of oil and natural gas in the Permian Basin, the field that produces more than 40 percent of America’s oil. If the deal goes through, other companies like Chevron could soon follow suit, buying up smaller companies as they come.

Mattie Guadarama

The recent mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, has prompted a rethinking of a firearm law anomaly: the Maine “yellow flag” gun law. The 2019 law permits individuals deemed dangerous (by health practitioners) the ability of “possessing, controlling, acquiring or attempting to possess, control or acquire a dangerous weapon” (Maine Legislature).

Ella Harrington

Becoming a lawyer isn’t easy. First, you need to obtain a bachelor’s degree, take the Law School AdmissionTest (LSAT), pass the LSAT, get into law school, and attend law school. Then, the ultimate test awaits: the formidable bar exam that has been one of the greatest challenges to aspiring lawyers since 1783. However, in Oregon, the bar exam may be changing significantly.

Demi Sasson

As the United States enters its wildfire season of September to early October, the Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act of 2023 was enacted on May 16 of 2023. This act proposes a new aerial firefighting technology, Containerized Aerial Fire Fighting Systems (CAFFS), to slow down the escalation of wildfires.

Izzy Khamish

Mass death on European borders is being normalized by Western countries. The pandemic and the war in Ukraine have caused wealthier countries to harden their borders and, in doing so, have prevented refugees from seeking asylum and denying their right to international protection.

Noah Wolff

Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, has banned gender-affirming care for minors in the state he governs. This law serves as an addition to DeSantis’ “Don’t Say Gay” bill in 2022. The bill was passed with ease, as Republicans hold heavy majorities in all chambers.

Lily Rimm

Title 42 is a law that dates back to 1944, emerging first in the Public Health Act. Under Title 42, United States governmental agencies are permitted to remove immigrants from countries like Mexico and then have recently been able to “blame” this on the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sorel Kennedy

A Las Vegas man was arrested on Thursday, October 26, on the count of threatening “to assault, kidnap, or murder” Jewish Senator Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., after leaving a series of disturbing voicemails laden with profanity.

Ryder Levine

Apple has recently agreed to pay up to $25 million to settle claims of hiring discrimination. Accused of violating the Immigration and Nationality Act, Apple has allocated $18.75 million for a backpay fund for affected victims and $6.75 million in civil penalties, as announced by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday.

Lily Rimm

President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a pivotal meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco in November 2023. This marked their first in-person discussion since the 2022 G20 summit. Talks on reducing geopolitical tensions took place.