Tag: Law

The legalization of cannabis in several states has created a host of complicated issues for employers because its use is still illegal under the Controlled Substances Act. Applying federal laws like the Americans Disabilities Act or the Occupational Safety and Health Act to workers who use medical marijuana can create all sorts of novel problems. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Business struggles with pot-smoking workers, wants White House to weigh in

Sean Higgins · February 27, 2018 5:01 am

A vast majority of gun murders are committed with hand guns, the type a mother might keep in her bedroom to defend against intruders. The most popular single weapon in the U.S. is the AR-15, and an overwhelming majority of them are never used in a crime. (iStock)

The right of self-defense is fundamental

Washington Examiner · February 27, 2018 2:02 am

Dean Cameron, the state's insurance commissioner, hopes that any issues the Trump administration has with Idaho's plan can instead be hashed out during ongoing conversations, but state officials are prepared to take legal action. (AP Photo/Otto Kitsinger)

Idaho, facing uncertain future, leaves door open to legal action on Obamacare overhaul

Kimberly Leonard · February 26, 2018 10:34 pm

On Thursday, the National Labor Relations Board stated that a business can be held liable for workplace law violations at another company only if it has "direct control" over the second businesses' workplace. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick, File)

NLRB vacates ‘joint employer’ decision that eased liability for franchising corporations

Sean Higgins · February 26, 2018 8:56 pm

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said the investigation would be looking into the mishandling of the Michigan State University's response to sexual assault incidents involving Dr. Larry Nassar. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Betsy DeVos opens Title IX investigation against Michigan State University, Dr. Larry Nassar

Katelyn Caralle · February 26, 2018 8:19 pm

Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch stayed silent during oral arguments on a case that could determine the political strength of labor unions. (AP Photo/Sait Serkan Gurbuz)

Neil Gorsuch doesn’t tip hand in Supreme Court case about forced union dues

Sean Higgins · February 26, 2018 7:03 pm

Scot Peterson is confident he followed procedures and will be exonerated, his lawyer said. (Broward County Public Schools via AP)

Lawyer for Florida officer who didn’t go in during shooting says he didn’t act cowardly

Associated Press · February 26, 2018 6:24 pm

Despite not showing his hand, the smart money remains that Justice Gorsuch will vote with Justices Roberts, Kennedy, Thomas (who also remained silent), and Alito in supporting Janus's lawsuit. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Janus v. AFSCME oral arguments at the Supreme Court: The dog that didn’t bark

Ilya Shapiro · February 26, 2018 6:07 pm

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the members of the National Governors Association in the State Dining Room of the White House, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Washington.

White House demands swift decision on DACA after Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal

Gabby Morrongiello · February 26, 2018 5:43 pm

This undated file photo provided by the Alabama Department of Corrections shows a police mug shot of Vernon Madison, who is scheduled to be executed for the 1985 murder of Mobile police officer Julius Schulte. (Alabama Department of Corrections, via AP, File)

Supreme Court to hear capital case involving Alabama inmate who can’t remember killing police officer

Melissa Quinn · February 26, 2018 3:34 pm

Pat Toomey: After mass shooting, focus should be on FBI, mental health

Salena Zito · February 26, 2018 3:21 pm

"We thought that the president's main goal was to build a wall from sea to shining sea, a 19th century answer to a 21st century problem," said Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. "It turns out his goal is the deportation of Dreamers."
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, following the weekly Democratic policy luncheon. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Dick Durbin: Trump’s goal is to deport DACA recipients

Katelyn Caralle · February 26, 2018 2:59 pm