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New Year, New Laws: Taxes, Bumps Stocks and the Minimum Wage
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- Written by Progressive Law Practice
Much ink has been spilled over the motivations for new legislation.
Read more...2018 in Review: Legal Field Tackles Tech, Pot and a Polarizing Presidency
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
This year Americans witnessed the expansion of recreational marijuana, a legal see-saw involving President Donald Trump and his associates, and some interesting, complex and often game-changing verdicts.
Read more...Advice For 3Ls As They Near Graduation and the Practice of Law
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- Written by Tami Kamin Meyer
December overflows with various celebrations and often ends with New Year’s Eve fireworks. For third-year law students, that generally means one more semester of law school until graduation. And the Bar Exam.
Read more...Legislators Play Tug-of-War with Marijuana Legalization
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
Lawmakers across the nation are grappling with the public policy impact of legalizing marijuana, with advocates, opponents, users and legislators each chipping in their perspectives on the drug.
Read more...Spitting Murderers, Asylum Seekers Among November's Top Verdicts
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
Here are some of the most notable verdicts from the last month.
Read more...Criminal Justice Advocates Claim Victory in Wake of Election Day Results
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
In the wake of the 2018 elections, disenfranchisement advocates are trumpeting changes that will now allow millions, who were previously denied their rights at the ballot box, to vote.
Read more...Attorneys Advise Peers on ‘Bankruptcy or Divorce First?’ Quandry
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- Written by Tami Kamin Meyer
According to the American Psychological Association, 40% to 50% of married couples in the United States divorce. The rate is even higher for those who remarry.
Read more...'My Twin Did It' Defense Tops October Verdicts
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- Written by Dan Sabbatino
From stealing identity to stealing secrets, here are some of the most notable verdicts from October.
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As Midterms Approach, Disenfranchisement Takes Center Stage
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Advocacy groups have turned the spotlight on voting rights ahead of the 2018 Midterm Elections. From felony disenfranchisement to racial disparities and ballot propositions, experts are examining the composition of the electorate with great scrutiny.
Read more...Scalia Bronze Unveiled At GMU
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George Mason University had dignitaries from around the legal field, including five sitting Supreme Court Justices, on hand to unveil a new statue honoring late conservative justice Antonin Scalia.
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Jun 15 2014
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Written by Tami Kamin Meyer
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