A conservative movement to restrict objectionable curricula and educational materials began about a year ago, when groups began targeting “critical race theory.” They then expanded their aim to objectionable books in school libraries. In both areas, Republican lawmakers joined the …
Are Sham Job Interviews Legal?
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores says two NFL teams conducted “sham interviews” with him just to say they met a quota in talking to Black candidates for head coaching jobs. That allegation is part of a class-action lawsuit in which …
Texas Sues Meta for Violating State Biometric Privacy Law
Biometrics are a quick and easy way to determine identification, which is why fingerprints, faceprints, and even vocal cadence have become a popular way to provide an additional level of security both online and in secure facilities. But while biometric data can …
When Can Police Use No-Knock Warrants?
Once again, Minneapolis streets are filled with protesters over the killing of a Black man by police. Less than two years ago, police practices there came under heavy attack after an officer killed George Floyd by pinning him to the …
Who Controls the National Guard?
Do governors have the power to allow National Guard troops in their states to refuse U.S. Defense Department mandates to be vaccinated? That question recently surfaced as seven Republican governors have fought against Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III’s mandate …
Can Brian Flores Win His Race Discrimination Lawsuit Against the NFL?
On February 1, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores filed a class-action lawsuit against the NFL in federal district court in Manhattan. Flores, who is Black, claims that the NFL discriminated against him and other minorities in hiring, retaining, …
Can Judges Reject Plea Deals?
Most criminal cases are resolved by plea bargains. In a plea bargain, a defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for concessions from prosecutors when it comes to sentencing. Courts also often encourage plea deals because they reduce backlogs, and …
Crypto and Taxes: 7 Important Questions and Answers
Surprise, surprise, it’s tax time again. There’s nothing better than having to gather piles of paperwork and getting confused by needlessly complex government forms. Even more exciting: if you make any errors, you may have to pay penalties! And if …
Are Surprise Medical Bills Really Over? Not If You Call an Ambulance
At the beginning of 2022, the Biden Administration’s No Surprises Act (NSA) went into effect. The new law protects patients across the nation from certain unexpected medical bills, ones which arise mainly from emergency room visits when a patient receives …
My Boss Told Me Not To Get a COVID-19 Test. What Should I Do?
It’s hard not to notice that a lot of businesses are struggling these days. The highly infectious omicron variant of the coronavirus is sending a lot of workers home, leading to reduced hours, gaps in store shelves, canceled flights, and …