The term “without prejudice” pops up in legal settings all the time, but what does it really mean? In short, “without prejudice” means that what you say or do under that label can’t be used against you later in court. This gives you cover when you’re trying to settle a dispute or if a case … Read more
The Supreme Court just ruled against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, saying the government didn’t have the power to cancel up to $400 billion in student debt. This decision halts the broad cancellation plan that could’ve helped tens of millions of borrowers. So, what does this mean for you? Well, large-scale student loan forgiveness … Read more
Sharing memes online is everywhere these days. Generally, you can’t be sued for posting memes just for fun or as a form of expression. Most memes fall under free speech, especially if you’re not making money off them. But once cash or harm enters the picture, things get trickier. Copyright law comes into play if … Read more
The Supreme Court plays a big part in shaping voting rights in the United States. Recent rulings have shifted how elections work and who gets easy access to the ballot. These decisions affect your ability to vote and the fairness of elections nationwide. Some new court rulings have let states change voting rules, often making … Read more
The Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action has shaken up how colleges handle admissions. It’s now illegal for colleges to use race as a factor when deciding who gets admitted. This is a huge shift, especially for universities that relied on race to help build diverse student bodies. Colleges have to rethink how they reach … Read more
The Supreme Court just put some serious limits on how much the federal government—especially the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—can do to regulate carbon emissions and fight climate change. Federal agencies can’t really take sweeping action to cut greenhouse gases unless Congress gives them clear permission. That’s a big shift in how climate policy works at … Read more
The Supreme Court made a big decision that affects LGBTQ+ rights in the workplace. It ruled that federal law protects employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This means you can’t be fired, denied a job, or treated unfairly just because of who you are or who you love. This ruling makes … Read more
The Supreme Court’s recent decisions on Section 230 are shaking up how tech companies deal with content and free speech. The rulings keep Section 230’s core protections in place, so platforms can moderate what users post without being dragged into court over every comment or meme. So, social media sites and online forums get to … Read more
The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures by the police. This means law enforcement usually needs a warrant or strong reasons—probable cause—before searching you or your property. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling clarifies when police can search without a warrant and what counts as a violation of your rights. Knowing your Fourth … Read more
The Supreme Court recently made a big ruling: race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions is over. Universities can’t consider race anymore when picking who gets in. This applies to both public and private schools. It’s a major shift in how diversity gets tackled in higher education. If you’re trying to make sense of how this … Read more