Sexual Misconduct in the Judiciary Nothing New
They are the one and only group in our country we voluntarily pay to judge us. They are appointed and elected to pass judgment on right and wrong and to shape the laws of this country. And yet, many members of the judiciary make us question the motives behind their acts. The Pittsburgh-Post Gazette is reporting […]
U.S. Court Of Appeals To Rule On Medical Marijuana And Employee Rights
Appeals cases generally have one thing in common — they’re often complex cases, with murky evidence and/or contentious issues at their heart. Medical marijuana is one of the most controversial topics at the moment, and the U.S. Court of Appeals (or the federal circuit court) is seeing its fair share of appeals relating to the […]
The Enforceability of Quarantines
The Ebola virus is terrifying our nation. In times of uncertainty and alarm, the citizens of the United States look to their federal government for strong guidance and a clear plan for the countrys safety. The institution to provide such guidance in the case of a fatal epidemic in this country is the Center for Disease […]
The Environmental Policy of the United States
Recently the news outlet Express reported that global warming is on hiatus. The scientist Dr. Benny Peiser believes that this week marks the 18th anniversary of the last time that the Earths temperature actually rose. He adds that the public is becoming skeptical of the notion that the Earth is heating up as well as global warming […]
Red Bull Chooses $13 Million Settlement; Compensates Customers For False Advertising
Every term, the appellate lawyers and U.S. Court of Appeals or the federal circuit court will review more than 10,000 cases. While some surprising and unlikely cases go up for appeal — sometimes the opposite does happen. In some cases seemingly lending themselves to a long, drawn-out legal battle and one or more appeals (if applicable), the […]
Sex Crimes in Florida: Definitions, Penalties, and Defenses
The fall football season has been off to a bumpy start criminally speaking. Several National Football League players have been charged with serious crimes since the beginning of the 2014 season and now it appears that the trend has extended onto the collegiate football field. Yahoo! Sports is reporting this week that the University of […]
South Dakota Man Sentenced To 261 Years In Prison Petitions For Release
Is it possible to be sentenced to 261 years in jail? Apparently, the answer is yes — and that is exactly what happened to Shawn Springer, 35, from South Dakota. In 1996, Springer pleaded guilty to kidnapping charges and confirmed his role in the murder of taxi driver Michael Hare. Springer was just 17 years […]
Americans Providing Material Support to the Enemy
Like Al-Qaeda before it, the terrorist organization ISIS is now a term most Americans recognize immediately. And along with this recognition, comes a deep a fear and a strong desire to erode the enemy by any means necessary. What is unexpected to most Americans, united in the goal to end terrorist organizations from threatening our national safety, […]
UPS Forces Pregnant Woman To Take a Six Month Unpaid Leave
In more cases than not, appeal law firms do not handle simple cases. (If the cases were simple, they would not require appellate attorneys or sometimes even criminal appellate lawyers.) On Monday October 6, The U.S. Supreme Court will tackle one of the most controversial pregnancy discrimination cases in recent history. Before it was escalated […]
How An Innocent Man Spent 25 Years In Jail
There is no question about it. Americans — and, in fact, people all over the world — commit horrible crimes and atrocities each and every day, and sometimes the sheer levels of cruelty, apathy, and barbarism can be unfathomable. With innocent children or beloved husbands and wives, or brothers and sisters murdered in cold blood, […]