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 […]
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Religious Liberty and Abortion Law
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 […]
Those Who Are Forgotten Under the Family and Medical Leave Act
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 […]
Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos: How “The Change in Healthcare” Turned Disastrous and Its Larger Implications
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, […]
Covid-19 Redefined Law Firm Work Culture
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 […]
Alternative Legal Service Providers and the Legal Profession
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 […]
The Checkered Past (and Present) of the RICO Act
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 […]
Bipartisan Bill Calls for the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Pennsylvania
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 […]
The Legal Name Change Process
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 […]
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Reinstates Texas Abortion Law Sparking Nationwide Response
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 […]