By Hannah Schaffer, Features Editor Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com 2021 was a record-breaking year for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, with more than 250 bills being introduced across several states.[1] On Tuesday, February 8, Florida’s Senate Education Committee approved the Parental Rights in Education bill.[2]The bill, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” […]
By Rebeca Chieffallo, Staff Writer In June 2020, the Tenant Safe Harbor Act was signed into law for the state of New York. [1] The Tenant Safe Harbor Act was sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz. [2] Senator Hoylman recognized a moral obligation to keep New Yorkers in […]
Image via unsplash.com By David McPeak, Editor in Chief Should Americans prepare for abortion policy to return to the legislative realm? Currently, the United States Supreme Court is considering whether to overturn Roe v. Wade, which, in 1973, held that states have insufficient interest in the life of an unborn child […]
Image via Pixabay.com By Anabelle Nietupski, Web Editor Suddenly we are living in a time where vaccination status is a political, religious, social, and moral statement. Thus, this status has begun to reach into every aspect of modern life, including the law. Looking to the area of family law, the […]
Image via unsplash.com By Alexa Glista, Features Editor On Sept. 1, 2021, Texas’s new controversial anti-abortion law, Senate Bill 8, went into effect. Senate Bill 8, referred to as the “Heartbeat Bill”, prohibits abortions after six weeks of pregnancy with no exceptions for incest or rape.[1] These restrictions on abortion have […]
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com By Hannah Schaffer, Features Editor Many agree that the first weeks of a child’s life are fundamental to their development. However, the United States does not offer universal federal paid parental leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is the closest policy the United States […]
Image via Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/0jE8ynV4mis By Madeline Olds, Web Editor Healthcare is always trying to be advanced to be more safe, effective, and simpler for patients and doctors alike. This was the ambition and mission of Elizabeth Holmes who started a company called Theranos in 2014.[1] Theranos was a private health care company, […]
By Nathan Polacek, Staff Writer Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, working in an office environment has not been the same for member of the legal industry. The emergence of hybrid working, and the “great resignation” has put pressure on many employers. In response to the concern of not being able to […]
By Stephen Panik, Staff Writer Anyone thinking about beginning a career in the legal field has probably considered working for a law firm or for a corporation’s legal department. While both career paths can be rewarding, any new attorney entering either of these fields should be aware of the increasing […]
By: Regan Jarvis, Staff Writer The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, more commonly referred to as the RICO Act, has become a household name.[1] Most famously, it was used to prosecute John Gotti, the “Teflon Don” and head of the Gambino crime family, but it is also frequently referenced in […]