Law School»
The Procrastination Effect
The entire semester has come down to this. The tests that will determine grade point averages, class rank, summer associate positions, job offers, life goals, etc. Finals season is upon law students
by Law School Humor - 29 April 2013-
Interview with an E-Discovery AttorneyWhat is important here is that if you haven’t learned already, your career is going to be a winding road. What you wanted to practice pre-law school will probably change by the time you take the Bar, and that’s ok
by The Student Appeal - 15 April 2013 -
Sports Law Chat on Twitter #SLChatLearn about Kris’ experience with the Sports Law Twitter Chat at #SLChat.
by Kristopher K. Leon - 10 April 2013
Family»
A Drug Addicted Pregnancy
When there is substance abuse during pregnancy, should the criminal justice system regulate the conduct of pregnant women?
by S. Peppy Bennett, LL.M., MHS.CPS - 26 October 2012-
Forced Marriages: What Are You Criminalising?By NAZMIN AKTHAR – The UK government announced it’s plans to criminalise forced marriages. Is the legal system capable of dealing with the issue forced marriages? When considering the courtroom repercussions of criminalising forced marriage, this author questions whether the court system is the proper forum for eradicating forced marriages
by Nazmin Akthar - 19 June 2012 -
A Child’s Lack of Autonomy in Medical Treatment: A Myth or Just Part of the ‘Procedure’?By MAKHSUDUL ISLAM – Some argue that current English law is severely defective to the extent that it undermines the autonomy of the younger child and adolescent. The House of Lords decision in Gillick v West Norfolk and Wisbech AHA was heralded by many as the recognition of child autonomy. However, if one scratches below the surface it is clear that subsequent decisions have left many flaws in this area
by Makhsudul Islam - 24 August 2011
Civil Rights»
Seeing the Whole Picture in Age Discrimination
There are many American workers today who face employment problems, not just senior citizens. Statistics from more than just the AARP are needed to provide a clear picture on just what challenges are facing senior citizens and what the law can and should do
by Anthony Fasano - 21 March 2013-
Teaching Fear in Our SchoolsFounded by religious exiles and outcasts yearning for a land to practice their beliefs freely, without fear of persecution, the United States has a continuing duty to ensure the rights of pious minorities
by Joel H. Feigenbaum - 20 February 2013 -
Were Women Intended to be protected by the Equal Protection Clause?By TAJANAE MALLETT – Justice Scalia argued that women were never expected to be included under the Equal Protection Clause.
by Tajanae Mallett - 9 July 2012
Business»
Reforming Executive Compensation by Avoiding a Race to the Bottom
America’s most recent “Great Recession” brought with it public outcry over the pay of executives who were leading companies that were receiving public assistance, mainly in the form of cash infusions via the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP).
by Cory Howard - 6 May 2013-
No Strings Attached: Negotiability in the Mortgage ArenaWhile the subprime market and the reliance on home value appreciation versus credit risk was ultimately the last straw, they were not the only major problems of the U.S. Economic Crisis.
by Jacqueline Rudloff - 7 March 2013 -
Differentiating Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 BankruptcyThe two most common types of bankruptcies are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13; here is a clear comparison between the two.
by Andrew Jackson - 27 September 2012
Environmental»
Addressing Potential Environmental And Health Threats From Climate Change in Inuits Living in Quebec
Nunavik comprises the northern third of the province of Quebec, Canada, which is homeland to the Inuit, who are indigenous people in Quebec. What makes Nunavik unique is that this region lies between the Arctic and subarctic climate zones where no roads link Nunavik to southern Quebec, making it a remote region. Climate change poses a serious risk to this Arctic region because temperatures have risen substantially over the past few decades at rates twice as much as other regions
by Malcolm Lavaud - 18 April 2013-
Migratory Bird Treaty Act: Soaring to New HeightsBY KIMBERLY GRAU – Recognizing the agricultural effects of a declining population of migratory birds, Congress enacted The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of
by Kimberly Grau - 4 December 2012 -
Costa Rica Anti-Biopiracy Program: INBiosBy VANESSA DANLEY – To protect its rich biodiversity, Costa Rica created a comprehensive legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
by Vanessa Danley - 27 February 2012
