if political loyalty replaces merit as the basis of key federal appointments, Americans can expect government to be less competent – as Andrew Jackson learned during his administration
Even the most careful trust planning is no substitute for family harmony.
Under Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court has made it much harder for federal prosecutors to go after corrupt state and local officials.
The release of a Russian hit man and the assassination of Israel’s enemies in Lebanon and Iran have shone a spotlight on killings carried out on state orders.
France’s distinctive anti-corruption legal framework made possible an Olympics free from major corruption scandals.
Better measuring standards, more responsibility for producers and an end to single-use products are all positive steps. But the US has not yet endorsed a cap on plastic production.
Concerns are mounting that some election officials might subvert the results of the 2024 presidential election by refusing to certify results. An election law expert says the law now prevents that.
Iowa and Idaho have passed abortion trafficking laws that stop people from helping minors get abortions. These laws open the door for questions about the right to travel to get an abortion.
Cemeteries can set their own rules, and Arlington’s are the most restrictive in the nation, meant to protect what it calls ‘our nation’s most sacred shrine.’
Even after departing this world, artists have plenty of legal tools to protect their creative vision.
International law clearly states that hiding explosives in objects that could be picked up by civilians is strictly prohbited.
Ahead of the election, a reproductive health law scholar lays out the broad strokes of what both Harris and Trump have done regarding abortion policy while in office.
While the Republican Party platform has typically included anti-abortion language, this year’s platform is curiously silent on the issue.
One of the most liberal US cities is offering the Supreme Court a chance to further restrict federal regulatory power.
Those depressing articles that say ‘This one secret, magic thing will overturn the election results and your vote won’t count’? An election law scholar calls them ‘electoral process porn.’
Countries have promised to reduce their fossil fuel subsidies to fight climate change, but that’s harder to do than it sounds, as an energy law expert explains.
RealPage Inc. provides software that helps landlords keep rental prices high. The Justice Department called foul on the price-fixing practice.
Noam Chomsky’s notion of the human instinct for freedom ties together his many intellectual pursuits, from educating creative, independent citizens to rejecting social and economic hierarchies.
Turning two big supermarket companies into one even larger one could have harmed consumers and workers, the government said during its successful litigation.
Changes in how government operates, and adjustments to rules and regulations, must go through an open democratic process whose steps and results can be challenged in the courts.
New developments, including the increasing diversity of faith communities and the advent of worship through streamed services, have rendered the IRS definition of a church outdated.
When for-profit companies are spun out of nonprofits, there is no easy way out of the legal consequences.
Five states have marijuana on the ballot in some form this November. But the once-bipartisan legalization movement now faces an uphill battle in states dominated by Republicans.
Two medical measures in Nebraska passed decisively but face legal challenges.
The law forcing TikTok to be sold or banned is meant to protect Americans from Chinese government influence and privacy intrusions. But does it undermine a bedrock American principle?
Salzgitter blames weak sales outlook on Germany's stagnation, trade tensions
French film star Depardieu faces trial over sexual assault allegations
UK statistics office hit by new data problem as some price data paused
Czech President Pavel was in Odesa as Russia pounded the city with drones
Japanese firms agree to 5.4% wage hike, top union group's second estimate shows
Greece extends by a year visas for Turkish nationals to visit islands
Greenland sees tourism boost following Trump's attention and new airport
