Fast-Food Giant Wants to Avoid “Joint Ownership” Label with Franchisees McDonald’s relationship with their franchisees has been an integral part of the fast-food giant’s success – but a recent ruling in a major case is putting those relationships in jeopardy, and McDonald’s is definitely not lovin’ it. Although the Big Macs and the other menu … [Read more...]
Appellate Ruling in Young v. Heller: Open Carry Protected by 2A
Does the right to own a gun for self-defense also include the right to openly carry that gun in public? Yes, according to a recent ruling by a federal appeals court. The reversal of an earlier decision in Young v Hawaii has broader implications for where guns are allowed – and whether or not more people might suddenly be openly carrying firearms. … [Read more...]
Sudden Changes from Trump Administration Threaten Status of Legal Immigrants
Lesser-Publicized Policy Change from the USCIS has Potentially Far-Reaching Ramifications While the Trump Administration continues to find no shortage of immigration-related controversy, one recent decision has managed to draw little media attention, even though the ramifications will likely impact a large number of foreign-born professionals, … [Read more...]
Civil Case Allowed to Proceed Against Charlottesville White Supremacists
Charlottesville "Unite the Right" Rally (Photo Credit: Anthony Crider, Creative Commons 2.0) Unite the Right Rally Organizers Named in Class Action Suit A federal judge has ruled a lawsuit may proceed against dozens of organizers in last year’s violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, finding sufficient evidence … [Read more...]
