Legal Articles, Civil & Human Rights
A Pet or Not a Pet?
Condominium associations that have a "no pets" policy are often faced with the challenge of knowing when to allow a reasonable accommodation to permit an owner to have an animal. This article explores some of the considerations related to providing a reasonable accommodation.
Advance Care Planning
You can't wait until a crisis occurs. You need to plan in advance so you can live your life on your own terms.
Preventing Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse is growing in the United States. This article details how to detect and report such abuse.
PART TWO “A Dream of Youthful Hopes” Securing the American Dream for the Children of Immigrants
The lack of action by federal policymakers to address immigration reform has resulted in the introduction of state laws that have a direct impact on children of immigrants. This article discusses federal and state proposals and makes the case for a sensible and just approach to immigration reform.
“A Dream of Youthful Hopes” Securing the American Dream for the Children of Immigrants
The lack of action by federal policymakers to address immigration reform has resulted in the introduction of state laws that have a direct impact on children of immigrants. This article discusses federal and state proposals, and makes the case for a sensible and just approach to immigration reform.
Fourth Circuit Rules that Employers Must Accommodate Temporary Conditions Under the ADA
Employers have a duty to accommodate temporary impairments under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse
No person should ever have to be the victim of any type of abuse. Unfortunately, certain individuals are more vulnerable to abuse than others, including small children and people with special needs.
LACK OF JURISDICTION: Legacy of Dred Scott and Racisim in U.S. Courts
The legacy of Dred Scott is that the founders did not intend for rights, bestowed by the constitution, to be enjoyed by everyone and that the judicial process can be manipulated in a fashion that forecloses access to the courts based on improper reasons.
U.S. IMMIGRATION POLICY, POLICE BRUTALITY, AND UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE: Dedicated to Michael Brown and Others who have been killed
With many cases of immigrants being wrongfully deported without a fair and adequate hearing pursuant to the treaty and increasing police brutality against minorities like Michael Brown; matters need to be taken directly to the United Nations to address human rights violations under the treaty.
