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Pennsylvania Gun Law for Young Adults Ruled Unconstitutional
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
The Second Amendment gives Americans the right to bear arms, but who does it apply to? Though it's long been an important part of the Bill of Rights, it...
Is SCOTUS About to Overturn Chevron?
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
If you’re an attorney, you’ve almost certainly heard a lot of buzz around the Chevron doctrine in the past few months. The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a...
The Supreme Court Agrees to Rule on Criminalizing Homelessness
By A.J. Firstman | Last updated on
The Supreme Court recently agreed to rule on whether cities can punish homeless people for sleeping on public land. Since sleeping on public land is one of the...
The History of the Chevron Doctrine
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
There are some iconic legal case names that lawyers everywhere still remember years after they’ve forgotten the underlying facts. “Chevron” is one of them, a...
Justice Department Sues Texas to Stop the State's New Immigration Law
By T. Evan Eosten Fisher, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has sued Texas in federal court to block the implementation of a new state law, known as SB4,...
SCOTUS Rejects Big Tobacco Appeal Against California Ban on Flavored Products
By Natasha Bakirci, LLB, LLM | Last updated on
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified e-cigarettes as a matter of global concern, requiring "urgent action to protect children." Dr Ruediger...