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Will the Legality of Recess Appointments Be Decided by the U.S. Supreme Court?
The U.S. Supreme Court may likely decide the legality of the long-standing practice of recess appointments. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently made headlines when it invalidated President Obama’s nominations to the National Labor Review Board. Under the U.S. Constitution, the President and the Senate both play a role […]
April 1, 2013
‘The Expeditioners’ Provide Fresh Take on Travel
Many travel junkies who want more than the standard tourist experience seek out blogs and websites from previous visitors who can give a fresh view of a country, and “The Expeditioners” blog and Facebook page falls into this category. The blog is operated by three adventure travelers who are also photographers, videographers and sports enthusiasts. […]
March 25, 2013
Should the Public Be Able to Watch the Supreme Court’s Upcoming Same-Sex Marriage Arguments?
The U.S. Supreme Court will take up two same-sex marriage cases next month. While the oral arguments are expected to garner wide media attention, there will no television cameras inside the Supreme Court courtroom. Although cameras are now allowed in courtrooms across the country, the Supreme Court justices maintain that they have no place in […]
March 22, 2013
Winkleman Gallery Re-Opens to Showcase Michael Waugh’s Evocative New Exhibit
Political themes and artwork are a common pair in many classic and contemporary works of art, and Michael Waugh’s latest exhibit at the Winkleman Gallery in New York does not disappoint. In its grand re-opening following Hurricane Sandy, the gallery is featuring Waugh’s “Offenses Against One’s Self” exhibition in collaboration with Schroeder Romero. The solo […]
March 18, 2013
The Internet Killed the Video Store
When is the last time you got in your car to drive to a video store to rent a movie? Only a few short years ago, venturing to Blockbuster on a Friday or Saturday night would have taken at least an hour to battle the crowds, check if new releases were in stock and explore […]
March 11, 2013
Fighting Irish Lose Off Field Battle Against Contraception Mandate
In addition to losing a tough battle on the football field, the Fighting Irish did not fare very well in the courtroom either. The University of Notre Dame, a Catholic University, recently attempted to challenge part of the new federal healthcare reform on religious grounds. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Patient Protection […]
March 4, 2013
Song Dong’s ‘Doing Nothing’ Exhibit on Display at Pace Gallery
Do you find art compilations that span several years of an artist’s career fascinating? If so, Song Dong’s new two-venue exhibit, “Doing Nothing,” may interest you. The contemporary Chinese artist features an exhibit that compiles two decades of his most promising work, a mixture of his performances, photographs, videos, and installations made between 1994 and […]
February 25, 2013
Google Pushing For Updated Privacy Laws that Reflect Digital Age
Companies like Google receive hundreds of requests per week from co and government agencies seeking access to private user account information. Although Google complies with valid subpoenas, court orders, and warrants, the company has also expressed concern about overly broad requests and the need for new data privacy laws that reflect Digital Age. In a […]
February 18, 2013
Coil Festival 2013 Provides Eclectic Mix of Artists
The Performance Space 122 kicked off its eighth annual Coil Festival in January, and audience members received the same eclectic and fresh mix of theater, dance and performance artists that have characterized this festival in previous years. The festival brought together groups of artists from several global regions, each with their own unique backgrounds, themes, […]
February 11, 2013
Can You Become a New York Lawyer in Two Years?
The traditional law school model is arguably in dire need of a makeover. But the legal community can’t seem to agree what a modern legal education should look like. Most recently, a proposal to allow law school students to eliminate their third year and sit for the New York bar exam is gaining traction. Meaning […]
February 6, 2013