Lyndsey Marcelino gives a thorough overview of DACA’s criteria as well as practical advice for undocumented individuals covered by the Act.
Margaret Schmidt reflects on the importance of Fisher v. University of Texas as a vessel for modifying the country’s flawed affirmative action programs.
JLPP’s Greg Renick looks at how the recent Amish beard trimming scandal represents a teachable moment for our understanding of federal hate-crime laws.
New York City’s ban on large soda cups went into effect just two weeks ago. JLPP’s Lauren Bowman explores the controversy behind the ban and its scope.
JLPP’s Alex Poe points out the basics of Apple v. Samsung and what the case means for future product designers.
JLPP’s Ashley E. McGovern explores a recent landmark EEOC ruling and what it means for transgender and gender non-conforming employees in the workplace.
In her second post, Danielle Coffey checks out the potential downsides to courthouse therapy dog programs by analyzing the trial court’s decision in People v. Tohom.
Diversity in law faculty and law journals is an important but controversial topic. This week, Brenda Beauchamp asks why and looks at what can be done to fix them.
Dorota Poplawska balances the pursuit of justice against privacy interests in electronic DNA databases.
In the first post of her two-part series, Danielle Coffey introduces us to courthouse therapy dog programs and the effect they have on testifying victims.