While Constitutional Law originated during colonial times, it is just as relevant today as it was back in 1787 when the document was written. In today's modern world of ubiquitous electronic communication, constitutional law is a much debated and litigated realm of law. The law frequently can't keep pace with technology, and new laws, both federal and state, are being consistently legislated and challenged in U.S courtrooms. The First Amendment and privacy concerns are a particular hotbed of debate. If your practice involves representing a telecommunications corporation, click on the articles below to learn more 1996 Telecommunications Act or broadcast ownership rules. If your client is being tried for a white-collar crime, make sure you read about when your client should invoke the Fifth Amendment in front of a grand jury. Click on a link below to get started.
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Taking the Fifth Amendment in Front of the Federal Grand Jury in Order to Protect White Collar Defendants and Their Papers
Solomon L. Wisenberg is a partner and co-chair of the white collar criminal defense practice group of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP. One of the most delicate tasks for the practitioner representing a witness or subject in a white-collar ...
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Making Campus Safer for College Students
FindLaw's analysis of federal efforts to promote safety on college campuses through legislation such as the Jeanne Clery Act, among other federal laws.
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I Have a Great Commercial, So Why Won't the Networks Air It?
FindLaw's article on the ways commericials are selected for the networks and ideas about getting your commerical on the air. Knowing how the commercial clearance process works and anticipating the networks' concerns will allow you to plan ahead in order to avoid absolute "no's" from the networks.
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Campaign Contributions
Many corporations avoid any participation in federal elections, but corporate funds may be lawfully used in several meaningful ways in the political process, a topic of discussion in this article by FindLaw.
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Student Expulsion Proceedings
FindLaw's article on school expulsion and how administrators can minimize the risk of a court challenge by the student's parents.
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Bible Distribution in the Public Schools
FindLaw's discussion on the distribution of religious materials to students in public schools and how the courts have allowed such policies under certain guidelines.
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Advisory Opinion Questions Percentage Fee Arrangement with Physician Practice Management Company
FindLaw's discussion of a Department of Health and Human Services Advisory Opinion indicating that certain physician arrangements with practice management companies could constitute violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute.
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Election Law, Government Ethics & Lobbying
Findlaw's discussion of election law and campaign ethics: the laws regulating the activities of those who participate in election campaigns, hold public office and/or lobby government.
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The Public's Right of Access to Juror Information Loses More Ground
FindLaw's discussion of the growing trend among states to protect the privacy of jurors at the expense of the public's right of access to information concerning judicial proceedings.
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Canada's Privacy Laws vs. the USA PATRIOT ACT
FindLaw's analysis of corporate compliance issues associated with conflicts between the U.S.A. Patriot Act and privacy laws in Canada.