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 […]
By Alexa Glista, Feature Editor The legalization of marijuana for adult recreational use has been an issue pushed by Pennsylvania Democrats for many years without much success.[1] However, having a Republican on board could help the bill become law, especially because Republicans control the state House and Senate.[2] Democrat Sen. Sharif […]
by Jennifer Anderson, Staff Writer Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide legal advice. Rather, its purpose is to highlight steps and resources for changing one’s name in Allegheny County. The processes and prices listed here are accurate as of 11/8/21. Your name is often the first thing someone […]
By Rebeca Chieffallor, Staff Writer The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a 2-1 decision to uphold the Texas abortion law, Senate Bill 8, on Fri. Oct. 8.[1]The three justices decided to allow the continuation of the law until its constitutionality is evaluated in the Department of Justice’s suit […]
by Hannah Schaffer, Features Editor Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Covid-19 vaccination mandates have sparked controversy across the country, with more than 20 states adopting mandates.[1] These mandates allow states to fire workers who refuse immunization. Judges have overwhelmingly upheld requirements for health care works, public employees, university faculty and students and […]
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com By: Liza Honaker, Staff Writer The Columbian government is facing an unexpected invasive species problem; hippos.[1] In the 80’s, notorious drug-trafficker Pablo Escobar brought four hippos to his estate in Puerto Triunfo to add to his private zoo.[2] When Escobar died in 1993, his estate became […]
By Emma Betz, Staff Writer The bar exam is a law student’s “final hurdle” in the race towards becoming an attorney.[1] To become an attorney in the United States, all law school graduates must pass their state’s bar exam. While some jurisdictions administer their own bar exams, a majority of states […]
By Matthew Naum, Staff Writer When it comes to scientific analysis, the validity of one’s results depends on the research and rigor that went into developing the methods used to produce those results. If methods are used that lack a strong scientific underpinning and consistency, then results produced by those […]
By Jacob Schramm, Staff Writer On September 15, the Pennsylvania Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee (“SIOC”) issued a subpoena compelling the Department of State to provide voter records, including the “names, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers (DLNs), last four digits of Social Security numbers (SSNs), addresses and methods of voting […]
