Bostock v Clayton is not the end of the Fight for LGBT+ Rights
The recent decision from a conservative-leaning Supreme Court to find that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 includes protection based on sex for LGBT+ individuals in the context of employment was a surprising one. This case is not the end of the fight for LGBT+ rights. It is a milestone along the way. Justice Gorsuch,…
Top 10 Law Blogs to Keep you up to date during the Pandemic and Beyond
I compiled a list of the blogs I think you would be most interested in as readers. You will find them divided by subject matter and, described in their own words. I hope you enjoy. I try to write my blog from as apolitical a stance as I can on the legal facts and aspects…
Coronavirus and The Right to Life; A Chilling Reality
The right to “life, liberty, and happiness” is a concept as old as the Declaration of Independence and one that every American holds dear. However, the right to life does not exist within the law.
The Supreme Court Live!
‘Justice should not only be done, but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done.’ Lord Hewert, R v Sussex Justices Today, May 4th, 2020, for the first time, the Supreme Court of the United States broadcast oral argument in a case involving Booking.com and modern trademark protections. This change comes as the Supreme…
Quarantine and the law
The extent to which the government can limit our freedom of movement has been called into sharp relief by the Coronavirus and the swell of Social Distancing and Stay-At-Home orders. Read on to find out where these powers originate and who controls your most controversial rights. The Attorney General has recently made it clear that…
Custody Battles in the time of Corona
One of a parent’s greatest fears, losing their children. Essential workers are finding their child custody put at risk by their participation in the fight against the Coronavirus. A publicly shared via social media, court order from the Sac and Fox Nation District Court in Oklahoma, reveals that a judge has taken judicial notice of…
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