?Bush v. Gore on steroids." That is how Stanford Law School professor Nathaniel Persily describes what it could look like if election returns on Nov. 3 are inconclusive. Persily, of course, is referring to the 2000 U.S. Supreme Court decision that settled a …
Can You Be Charged for Arson in Gender Reveals Gone Wrong?
The latest in a long string of apocalyptic headlines in 2020 is the wildfires currently smoldering along the West Coast. Over 7,000 acres were burned by one particular California blaze that was recklessly sparked by a gender reveal party. Could the …
What Does ‘Sedition’ Mean for Protestors?
The right to speak out and assemble with others in protest is enshrined in the First Amendment for a reason. It is one of the most crucial rights ensuring the U.S. remains a "free" country. Protesting your government’s actions should …
State Voting Rights Litigation: An Overview
If you think the run-up to the Nov. 3 general election couldn’t become more confusing, you’re probably not paying close enough attention. At the moment, more than 200 voting-related lawsuits are awaiting resolution in state and federal courts. Election-year legal …
Can You Sue If You’re Hurt in a COVID-19 Vaccine Trial?
Drug companies across the world are racing to develop a COVID-19 vaccine that will hopefully allow us to resume normal activities, and some are already conducting late-stage clinical trials on tens of thousands of healthy people. But hopes for an …
Wage Theft Is Increasing. What Can You Do?
The economic pain caused by the coronavirus continues with no end in sight. Millions are out of work and struggling to make ends meet. But another group of workers is also falling through the cracks: Those who are still working …
How Do You Prove a Need for a Face Mask Medical Exemption?
So, how difficult is it to have a legitimate medical reason to not wear a face mask? Answer: Difficult. Most states now have mandatory face-covering orders in place to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus, and most (if not …
Can I Sue My Employer for Firing Me?
Yes, you can sue your employer if they wrongfully fired you. But you need to know if your employer actually broke the law, and you need to determine how strong your case is. All too often, people want to sue …
Why Do Journalists Use Words Like ‘Claimed’ and ‘Alleged’?
Have you ever read a news article about an "alleged" crime or event and wondered why it sounds like even the writer of the piece wasn’t sure what happened? This isn’t just because journalists are hurrying to be the first …
State Mask Laws: A Summary
Contemplating face-mask laws in the U.S. can be a dizzying exercise. Many states require masks and some don’t. And if states do require them, what does it mean? Who must wear the masks and where must they wear them? Who …