Press Secretary Jay Carney announced that, “the President has long called for a legislative repeal of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act, which continues to have a real impact on … Continue reading “President Obama Supports Repeal of DOMA”
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SCOTUS to Decide if Government Needs Warrant to Put GPS Device on Suspect’s Car
In an important case for privacy rights, United States v. Jones, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide if the police need a search warrant to put a GPS … Continue reading “SCOTUS to Decide if Government Needs Warrant to Put GPS Device on Suspect’s Car”
SCOTUS Rules Civil Defendants Not Entitled to Lawyer
In a civil contempt case against a South Carolina father, Michael Turner, was sentenced to 12 months in jail for being $5,728 in arrears on child support. In a majority … Continue reading “SCOTUS Rules Civil Defendants Not Entitled to Lawyer”
U.S. Court of Appeals Strikes Order to Put Gay Parents on Birth Certificate
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has struck down a court order to list gay parents on a child’s birth certificate. The child was adopted in New … Continue reading “U.S. Court of Appeals Strikes Order to Put Gay Parents on Birth Certificate”
Companies Crack Down on Employees’ Social Networking Policy Violations
YouTube videos, like the one of the Dominos employee shoving cheese up his nose before supposedly delivering it to a customer on pizza, have motivated companies to monitor employee online … Continue reading “Companies Crack Down on Employees’ Social Networking Policy Violations”
Justice Dept. Files Lawsuit to Block Arizona Immigration Law
7/6/2010 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed suit in a federal court in Phoenix, claiming the state’s immigration law impedes law enforcement efforts against terrorists, gang members and other … Continue reading “Justice Dept. Files Lawsuit to Block Arizona Immigration Law”
BP Warned of Problems Before Deepwater Horizon Disaster
Government investigators, lawsuits and a law firm’s internal investigation have revealed a history of problems with maintenance and noncompliance with regulatory requirements at BP facilities at multiple United States locations. … Continue reading “BP Warned of Problems Before Deepwater Horizon Disaster”
Oil Rig Owner Tries to Use 1851 Law to Cap Damages at $27 Million
Transocean Ltd., which owned the Deepwater Horizon rig that sank in the Gulf of Mexico, has requested a cap limiting their liability to $27 million in damages and to consolidate all lawsuits … Continue reading “Oil Rig Owner Tries to Use 1851 Law to Cap Damages at $27 Million”
U.S. Lifts HIV Travel Ban
Since 1987, there have been restrictions on allowing HIV-positive non-citizens to travel or immigrate to the United States. Uner the ban, in order to enter the U.S., an HIV-positive non-citizen … Continue reading “U.S. Lifts HIV Travel Ban”
Man Arrested for Being Naked in His Home
A 29-year-old Virginia man, Erick Williamson, was charged with indecent exposure for walking around naked inside his own home. Neighbors claimed that Williamson made a point of parading himself in front of … Continue reading “Man Arrested for Being Naked in His Home”