Legal Articles, Constitutional Law
Pursuing A Discrimination Claim In Florida
A brief synopsis of the general procedures for pursuing a discrimination claim in Florida, under federal and/or state law.
Can businesses refuse to serve or employ Trump supporters?
Blog post on the legality of a business to serve someone on the basis of their political beliefs.
Watertown – Fourth Amendment Exceptions
An analysis of the exceptions to the Warrant requirement for the searches of nearby homes after the Boston Marathon Bombing.
Government, Hypocrisy and Legitimacy
In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Holder v. Humanitarian Law. In that case, Plaintiffs, Humanitarian Law Project, argued that certain provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act (18 U. S. C. §2339B) were unconstitutional.
Can I be fired because of my tattoos?
Tattoos are freedom of expressions, right? As long as you are of age you have a legal right to decorate your skin. While this right is derived from privacy and freedom of speech, does this right to expression translate to a business environment? Could you even be fired for showing your tattoos?
Disability Access Litigation Still Needed
Mark Potter, a civil rights attorney, describes his experience over the past 19 years. Provides an overview of the challenges facing persons with disabilities and benefits of disability access litigation.
What Real Estate Professionals Should Know About Fair Housing Laws
A summary of federal and Florida fair housing laws for landlords and real estate professionals, including how to avoid violations
Attorney's Fees [Fee-Shifting to Losing Defendant]
Chapter in MSBA Maryland Employment Law Deskbook, 2014, on Attorney's Fees [Fee-Shifting Against Losing Defendant]
