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How Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Can Help with Education Support in Pennsylvania

How Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Can Help with Education Support in Pennsylvania

Photo provided courtesy of Pixabay.com By Stephen Hodzic, Blog Editor When it comes to ensuring that their child receives the best education possible, many parents would likely be willing to use just about any resource available to them. While it may be safe to assume that most people have heard […]

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Virtual Learning Leads to Drop in Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse

Virtual Learning Leads to Drop in Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse

Photo Provided Courtesy of Unsplash.com By David McPeak, Blog Editor Every state requires certain professionals responsible for the care of children to report suspected child abuse. [1] In Pennsylvania, 23 Pa. C.S. § 6311 delineates which professionals “shall make a report of suspected child abuse … if the person has […]

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Censorship in College Admissions: Courts Offer Guidance in Balancing Fundamental Rights

Censorship in College Admissions: Courts Offer Guidance in Balancing Fundamental Rights

Photo provided courtesy of Pixabay.com By Giulia Schaub, Editor-in-Chief Young adults today are accustomed to warnings from parents, teachers, and authority figures about posting controversial or inappropriate content on social media websites. Now, in a society that has enjoyed easy internet access for over two decades, seasoned social media users […]

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Ohio’s New “Stand Your Ground” Law

Ohio’s New “Stand Your Ground” Law

  Photo provided courtesy of Pixabay.com. By Alexa Glista, Staff Writer   On January 4, 2021, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a “stand your ground” bill into law, making Ohio the 36th state to pass this type of legislation. [1] The bill, SB175, removed the “duty to retreat” requirement, “in determining […]

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Anti-Affirmative Action Organization Files Petition for Certiorari in Case Challenging Harvard University’s Admissions Policies

Anti-Affirmative Action Organization Files Petition for Certiorari in Case Challenging Harvard University’s Admissions Policies

Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com. By Margaret Potter, Feature Editor   On February 25, 2020, the anti-affirmative action organization Students for Fair Admissions (“SFFA”) filed a petition for a writ of certiorari, asking the Supreme Court to hear its appeal of a United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit’s […]

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Report Prompts Possible Reform to PA’s Second-Degree Murder Sentencing

Report Prompts Possible Reform to PA’s Second-Degree Murder Sentencing

Picture provided courtesy of Pixabay.com. By Alexa Glista, Staff Writer   On February 12th, 2021 the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity released a report titled, “Life Without Parole for Second-Degree Murder In Pennsylvania:  An Objective Assessment of Sentencing”. [1] The report is the result of an audit requested by Pennsylvania’s Lt. […]

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Understanding Pronoun Usage in the Legal Field and Beyond

Understanding Pronoun Usage in the Legal Field and Beyond

Photo provided courtesy of Unsplash.com. By Anabelle Nietupski, Staff Writer   “Hi, I’m Anabelle. I use she/her/hers pronouns. What are your pronouns?”   This simple introductory anecdote appears to carry political, social, and moral weight. Let’s explore why this type of vocal acknowledgement of personal pronouns is not only respectful, […]

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Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash: Rideshare Giants Shift California Labor Law

Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash: Rideshare Giants Shift California Labor Law

Photo provided courtesy of Unsplash.com. By William Krull, Staff Writer   Spending nearly $200 million on their collective campaign effort, rideshare giants Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash were able to persuade California voters to affirm a proposition that would solidify the employment classification of “app-based drivers” as independent contractors. [1] Proposition […]

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