Legal News
Jeff Sessions' New Directive Expands Civil Asset Forfeiture, Increasing Police Property Seizures
The Department of Justice yesterday issued a Policy Directive paving the way for an increase in the use of a controversial process called “adoptive forfeitures”...
- Richard Bierig
- Jul 20, 2017
Child Victims Act Dropped: Where Can Survivors Turn Now?
This was the year the bill would pass, thought advocates of the Child Victims Act. Instead, supporters of the bill — as well as the...
- Jess Fregni
- Jun 23, 2017
Clergy Sex Abuse in Brooklyn: Fund Launched for Victims
Sex abuse victims of Catholic clergy in Brooklyn and Queens have another avenue for justice, thanks to a new fund announced Thursday. People who were...
- Staff
- Jun 22, 2017
City’s West Tampa Development Plans Taking Priority
If you live in Tampa, you may have noticed the wave of development going on. From facelifts to the Veterans Expressway and downtown, to the...
- Matthew Sandler
- west-tampa
- Apr 13, 2017
Pope Francis Takes 'Zero Tolerance' Stance on Clergy Sex Abuse
As countless people around the world rang in the New Year and made their 2017 resolutions, the Holy See issued a more solemn vow. Pope...
- Staff
- Jan 4, 2017
2016 Court Decisions: Four Rulings You Need to Know About
Some court cases receive major media attention and everyone hears about them, but the majority of court proceedings fly under the radar. As a result,...
- Staff
- Dec 15, 2016
Gas Pipeline Explosion in Alabama: What You Should Know
On Oct 31, a gas pipeline exploded in Shelby County, Alabama, sending fire and smoke soaring into the air. The blast killed one person and...
- Staff
- Nov 2, 2016
ADA on the Go: Ridesharing and Bus Companies Face Allegations They Violated the Important Law
Uber is in the seat for not potentially complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Access Living, a Chicago-based advocacy group, alleges in an Oct....
- Staff
- Oct 19, 2016
You Don't Have to Choose Between Working and Voting in Some States
Election Day is always on a Tuesday when most voters have to work. Lawmakers decided on this 170 years ago and, aside from things like...
- Staff
- Oct 14, 2016
Hurricane Matthew Can't Keep You from Voting: FL Registration Extended
Good news Floridians — On Oct. 12, a Florida federal judge agreed to extend voting registration in the state until Oct. 18, because of the...
- Staff
- Oct 12, 2016
After Low Numbers in 2012, Latinos Have Chance to Set Record for Voter Turnout in 2016
We all know this year’s election is important, and that recent history shows the Latino vote can play a major role in deciding the future...
- Staff
- Oct 11, 2016
Learn Where Your Polling Place Is and If You Can Get Time Off to Vote — and More
Believe it or not, Election Day is less than a month away. On Nov. 8, people all over the country will make their voices heard...
- Staff
- Oct 10, 2016
5 Ways Bowling Green Can Improve Accessibility for People with Disabilities
The city of Bowling Green is gathering input from residents in an effort to bring the city more in line with the Americans with Disabilities...
- Staff
- bowling-green
- Aug 2, 2016
New Church Protection Act May Put Jackson Churches At Risk
A new law allowing armed security inside places of worship is designed to bolster security in churches across Mississippi, but it’s leaving Jacksonians wondering if...
- Staff
- jackson
- May 3, 2016
Planning for a Post-Memphis Cordova
Cordova won’t be leaving Memphis any time soon, following a successful push by business leaders and mayors of three of the state’s largest cities to...
- Staff
- memphis
- Apr 8, 2016