Most states used to have exceptions for abortion laws. They allow women to obtain an abortion in the event that the pregnancy is a health risk to the mother as a result of rape, incest, or an unviable fetus. This is still the case in republican led states, but it may not be the case for long in states like Idaho. The Looming Ban on Abortion in Idaho Protestors took to the … [Read more...] about Conservatives Misguided Push for a Ban on All Abortion Exceptions
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Scrutiny of Medical Marijuana Law in West Virginia
The legalization of marijuana for medical purposes has been celebrated in West Virginia by both the public and the medical community. The consensus was that now there was a new treatment option. However, medical marijuana is raising concerns in the workplace. Lawmakers have been analyzing the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes against employees' productivity in the … [Read more...] about Scrutiny of Medical Marijuana Law in West Virginia
Banking Regulators Plan Changes to Discrimination Laws
Three of the top agencies responsible for regulating banks in the United States are looking to make changes to the Community Reinvestment Act. What exactly are the planned changes, and how will they affect the way banks are run? What is the Community Reinvestment Act? The Community Reinvestment Act was a bill first passed into law in 1977. It was designed to help … [Read more...] about Banking Regulators Plan Changes to Discrimination Laws
Amazon, Google, Meta and Other Digital Platforms Targeted By EU Law on Disinformation and Harmful Content
European Union legislators recently struck a consensus on the fundamentals of a key piece of legislation meant to mitigate the harmful effects of social media sites and other digital platforms. The Digital Firms Act would, among other things, require digital platforms like Facebook to combat misinformation on their sites and state how their algorithms recommend material to … [Read more...] about Amazon, Google, Meta and Other Digital Platforms Targeted By EU Law on Disinformation and Harmful Content
Closure of Offices in Russia is a Challenge for Big Law Firms
While large legal firms have traditionally been more hesitant in reporting an exodus from Russia, the situation remains fluid. Recently, Linklaters, a London-based law company, became the first big business to announce the closure of its activities in Russia and the closure of its Moscow office. The legal firm, which launched the office in 1992, stated in a news statement … [Read more...] about Closure of Offices in Russia is a Challenge for Big Law Firms