In the aftermath of the Powerball Lottery craze, Michaela Dudley discusses the adverse impact the lottery takes on low-income Americans.
Margaret Schmidt considers the damaging effects on the increasing number of people who are facing unemployment lasting 6 months or longer.
Michaela Dudley examines a potential solution for uncovering police brutality in light of the recent jury verdict against the City of Chicago.
Zach Zemlin looks at compounding pharmacies and whether the recent meningitis outbreak will affect regulation in this booming industry.
JLPP’s Alex Poe takes us through his top five law and public policy topics to keep an eye on in 2013.
Lauren Bowman reflects on Michelle Obama’s healthy eating campaign during her past two years as First Lady.
Lyndsey Marcelino explores the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, legislation recently vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown in California that would have provided labor protections to domestic workers.
In Part III of his series of related posts, JLPP’s Greg Renick analyzes empirical research that tends to call for a reform of the Biggers five-factor approach to weighing the credibility of eyewitnesses.
Zach Zemlin explains what reinsurance is and how it will help with the rebuild after Hurricane Sandy.
Margaret Schmidt explores the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act currently on the Senate Floor and its implications on existing discrimination against pregnant women in the workplace.