Debate & Controversy
Explore some of the defining legal issues of our time and the passionate, divisive conversations surrounding them.
Runaway Bride? Why Georgia Isn't Letting Her Off the Hook...
Whatever 32-year-old Jennifer Wilbanks of Duluth, Georgia, might have dreamed, surely it didn't involve a bright afghan draped over her head as she…
Washington Redskins Name Controversy: Is the Team Facing a Name Change?
As football season gets underway, the controversy surrounding the name and logo of the Washington team currently known as the “Redskins” will no…
Trademark Protection of Color: Louboutin's Red-Soled Shoe is a Clever Logo
A deeper look at the question of trademark and the use of color in product design.
NFL Domestic Violence Shines a Light on a National Problem
Recent NFL domestic violence cases involving Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson, and Jonathan Hardy have brought these types of abuse into the spotlight. Find…
Same-Sex Marriage Now Legal in 32 States and Washington, D.C.
A brief overview of the history of same-sex marriage in the US
Terri Schiavo: What You Should Know About Living Wills?
The story that taught a nation about the importance of a living will at any age.
The Minutemen: Citizens On Patrol of the US Border
Irritated with the federal government's inadequate attempts to curb illegal immigration, citizens in Arizona have formed ad hoc task forces to patrol…
The Most Outrageous Jury Verdicts Ever Awarded
Man oh man, people got all in a huff when McDonald's jumpin' java scalded Stella Liebeck and the jury awarded her almost $3 million dollars. But,…
Marijuana DUI: How Marijuana Use Can Be Considered a DUI
The recent arrest of an NFL player for driving under the influence of marijuana has put this little-known crime into the spotlight. Here's what you…