Category: Law
Facts Should Determine Marijuana Debate
Marijuana legalization is a controversial topic on both the state and federal level. While there is no shortage of opinions on the topic, there aren’t a lot of facts. Thankfully, that could soon change with the introduction of the Marijuana Data Collection Act. The federal bill calls on the National Academy of Sciences to conduct […]
September 17, 2018
How Hemp Became Criminal in the United States
As New Jersey begins to talk about marijuana legalization, the value of hemp should not be overlooked. Hemp and marijuana are both from the species cannabis. However, because hemp contains nearly no delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it can’t be used as a psychoactive drug. Rather, it has a wide range of industrial uses, including dietary supplements, skin […]
July 30, 2018
Appointing the Next U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Last November, during the Presidential election, was the time to express concern for the ideological makeup of the United States Supreme Court for this generation Not now. It is too late. When America voted for Donald Trump as President, they may or may not have realized it, but they voted to use his litmus test […]
July 2, 2018Can the Equal Rights Amendment Rise from the Ashes?
Illinois is the latest state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. While this is certainly notable progress, it may not help the amendment become part of the U.S. Constitution. The Equal Rights Amendment, which was first presented to the states for ratification in 1972, contained a seven-year ratification deadline. Should supporters push to revive the […]
June 11, 2018
Alexander Hamilton Finally Gets a Law Degree
While many of the country’s founding fathers practiced law, until the 20th Century, a law degree was not required to do so. Neither Alexander Hamilton or Franklin Delano Roosevelt had university law degree. Alexander Hamilton will finally get one — Albany Law School plans to award Hamilton an honorary degree next month. Hamilton played a […]
April 23, 2018
Ambiguous Comma Results in $5 Million Legal Settlement
There is never an excuse for bad grammar, but does it warrant a $5 Million Dollar legal settlement? A Maine dairy company recently agreed to settle an overtime lawsuit for $5 million, and the lack of an Oxford comma was at the heart of the employment case. Debate Over the Oxford Comma For those who […]
February 26, 2018
Top U.S. Supreme Court Decisions of 2017
The U.S. Supreme Court returned to full strength in 2017 with the nomination of Justice Neil Gorsuch. He was sworn in on April 10, 2017, despite a Democratic filibuster. As expected, Justice Gorsuch has voted very conservatively since joining the bench. The Trump Administration has also been involved in a number of high-profile cases. Most […]
January 2, 2018
Richard Posner Biography Chronicles Life of Leading Legal Mind
Richard Posner might well be one of the most important legal minds of our time even though his Theories of judicial interpretation have not been embrassed as widely as other theories like originalism. Jude Posner is a member of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Senior Lecturer at the Law School […]
July 24, 2017
Shorthanded Supreme Court May Still Issue Blockbuster Rulings
The U.S. Supreme Court always save the best for last, and this term is no exception. While the vacancy on the Court dominated the headlines, the justices still considered several important cases. Issues still left to be decided in the coming weeks include the extraterritorial reach of the Fourth Amendment and First Amendment protections for […]
June 26, 2017
NJ Gas Tax Makes Tesla an Attractive Option
In States like New Jersey where cars are a necessity rather than a luxury, one would not think a gas tax is a fair source for state revenue. When the NJ State Legislature decided otherwise and voted for a 23-cent per gallon gas tax, electric cars became the only intelligent consumer option. Tesla recently became […]
May 8, 2017