DOMA Undercut by Circuit Courts
By Deborah Goldman In an overwhelming victory for activists, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has declared crucial sections of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional […]
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Appropriations and Farm Bill Biotechnology Riders Threaten Judicial Oversight of Genetically Engineered Crops
By: Maggie Coulter As the 112th Congress enters its August recess, current legislators are rushing to pass bills before the presidential election and lame duck period begin. Hidden in this […]
Not All Student Loans are Alike
By: Emily Bardales Last Friday July 20, 2012, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Education issued a report highlighting research results regarding private student loans. The report […]
Reducing the Regulatory Burden With a Bazooka: The JOBS Act of 2012
By: Jordan Cafritz Passed by an overwhelming showing of bipartisan support, the JOBS Act reshapes the IPO process for qualified companies in an attempt to stimulate investment opportunities and to […]
Overview of the Supreme Court Arguments on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
By: Abby Schopick From March 26 through March 28, the Supreme Court heard arguments on four distinct issues related to President Obama’s Health Care Reform plan, officially known as the […]
Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act: Still a Necessary and Essential Tool in the Enforcement of Voting Rights
By Aaron M. Moore On July 27, 2006, President George W. Bush signed into law a twenty-five year extension of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA). This extension included […]