California was amongst the first states to regulate long-hours and impose overtime premium pay at the turn of the twentieth century. However, it was not until almost a century later, that the Legislature and Governor […]
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Celebrities, Art, and the Law: When Celebrities Get What They Want and When They Don’t
When Celebrities Get What They Want . . . Have you seen Kanye West’s latest sculpture? If not, it’s from his new music video entitled Famous and is now on exhibition at the Los Angeles’ […]
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A 15 million dollar clock: How much is too much?
In September 2015, Ahmed Mohamed, a freshman at MacArthur High School in Irving, Texas, brought a homemade digital clock to school. Ahmed showed his creation to his engineering teacher, who cautioned him not to show […]
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Habeas for Homo troglodytes
Millions of people around the world still fight for basic rights. In the United States alone, women continue to fight for the right to have an abortion; Muslims fight to practice their religion without retribution; […]
read moreTrump’s Immigration Policy: Borderline Unconstitutional
The 2016 Presidential primaries are well on their way, and the issue of immigration reform has been a contentious one, to say the least. This is especially true on the Republican side, where leading candidate […]
read more“Yes Means Yes” Bill Fails to Adequately Address Link Between Alcohol and Sexual Assault
Much talk has surrounded California’s “Yes Means Yes” bill. SB 967 has been hailed a major shift in the way colleges will approach sexual assault by instituting an affirmative consent standard. Authored by Senator Kevin […]
read moreYouTube Kids – Luring Kids in, One App at a Time
Whether you’re an overnight sensation like Justin Bieber or you’re uploading a tutorial on how to apply the perfect make up; YouTube has become the go-to site for watching all the hottest videos. Technologically speaking, […]
read moreRETURN INNOCENT U.S. CITIZEN TRAPPED IN EGYPT’S LEGAL BLACK HOLE
“Too many people expect wonders from democracy, when the most wonderful thing of all is just having it.” – Walter Winchell. DEMOCRACY TODAY This quote describes the attitude of the world today for democracy: the […]
read morePrime Air Encounters FAA Turbulence
Safety first. That was the message the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sent in a February 15th press release. Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), often called drones, are rapidly entering the public space. Beyond hobby flight, drones […]
read moreSan Francisco Nudity Ban, A Balance of Interests
In California, public nudity is legal, so long as those participating are not engaged in lewd acts. Individual cities can choose to invoke bans on public nudity, which Berkeley, San Jose, and San Francisco have […]
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