Federal Law

A New Roadmap: Florida’s SB 814 Provides Opportunity for Campus Carry Understanding Gun-Free Zones on College Campuses College campuses are often viewed as peaceful sanctuaries designed to foster education and personal growth. These hallowed grounds normally restrict the possession of firearms, creating what are universally known as “gun-free zones.” However, these zones have become a […] More

Concealed Campus Carry Laws Get the Green Light: A Judicious Deep Dive The Approval of Campus Concealed Carry Bill On the unpredictable stage of South Dakota’s Legislative Session, a new act recently surfaced and swiftly swayed the traditionally difficult waters of senate approval. Anticipate releases brimming with tricky parts, as the state’s lawmakers have just […] More

A Deep Dive into the Daniel Defense PCC 916 With the innumerable options in the firearm market today, zeroing in on a reliable and high-performing pistol caliber carbine could initially be a bit overwhelming. As a renowned name in the industry, Daniel Defense attempts to simplify this confusing bit by offering the Daniel Defense PCC […] More

Demystifying Legal Website Security and Case Law Access In a time where information accessibility is quite literally at our fingertips, it is essential to review and explore the intersection of online security and legal research with a particular emphasis on platforms such as caselaw.findlaw.com. This requires, among other things, a deep dive into the importance […] More

The Judiciary Must Do More to Protect Clerks from Hostility and Harassment in the Workplace Introduction Recent events involving US District Judge Joshua Kindred’s resignation following abusive conduct toward his clerks have raised concerns about whether some of the judiciary’s most vulnerable employees are adequately protected from hostile workplaces, even with new measures in place. […] More

President Trump Asks Judge Juan Merchan to Dismiss Criminal Conviction and Indictment Introduction President Donald Trump’s defense attorneys are asking Judge Juan Merchan, who presides over his hush-money case, to dismiss the criminal conviction and the indictment following the recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. In response, the New York district attorney’s office has […] More

Closing Arguments in the Federal Corruption Trial of Senator Bob Menendez The closing arguments in the federal corruption trial of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez took four days, and U.S. District Court Judge Sidney Stein had just begun to charge the jury when they broke for the day. The government’s rebuttal featured an impassioned plea that […] More

Security Plans for 2024 Republican National Convention Remain Unchanged Despite Trump’s Assassination Attempt The security plan for the Republican National Convention, scheduled to take place in Milwaukee, remains unchanged despite the recent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. According to Audrey Gibson-Cicchino, the U.S. Secret Service RNC Coordinator, there will be no changes to […] More

US Supreme Court Limits SEC’s Ability to Press Complaints Before In-House Judges The US Supreme Court has limited the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ability to press complaints before in-house judges. The court stated that defendants have the constitutional right to make their case to a federal jury when the agency is seeking financial penalties. […] More