Religious freedom at work is something a lot of people count on. Still, it gets tricky when you try to balance it with what a business actually needs. The recent Supreme Court ruling makes it clear that employers must accommodate employees’ religious practices unless doing so creates a serious problem for the business. This decision … Read more
Laws aren’t set in stone. Sometimes, when enough people raise their voices against unfair rules or harmful effects, governments are forced to act. Public outrage has a way of shaking things up, pushing lawmakers to rewrite major U.S. laws and nudging the country toward something closer to justice. Some of the most important legal changes … Read more
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade means the U.S. Constitution no longer guarantees the right to abortion. This change leaves it up to each state to decide how to regulate abortion laws. States now have the power to set their own rules, so abortion laws and access vary widely depending on where … Read more
If you’ve ever watched Suits and wondered how much of the legal drama lines up with real law, you’re definitely not the only one. The show throws around plenty of correct legal terms and ideas, but let’s be honest—it takes a lot of liberties with how things actually work. Suits leans hard into sharp dialogue … Read more
The Supreme Court’s recent gun rights ruling shakes up how gun laws can be written and enforced. Basically, it confirms that people have the right to carry handguns in public for self-defense, striking down laws that put heavy limits on that right. So, your ability to carry a concealed firearm is now more protected. But … Read more
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