As of July 9, 2021, 18 states have legalized marijuana for recreational use and 36 states have legalized marijuana for medical use. Despite a trend where states are becoming more welcoming towards marijuana, it remains federally illegal. This means that lawful marijuana use can have disastrous immigration consequences–even in states where marijuana use is
Act I, Scene IV: Jerman v. Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer, & Ulrich LPA
Hold the presses: it’s another case involving debt collection! In case you haven’t yet, check out “How Debt Collectors are Transforming the Business of State Courts.” Basically, about 1 in 4 civil cases brought to state court is related to
The Ethics in Government Act of 1990 contains four different articles:
Article 1: Honoraria
Article 2: Gifts
Article 3: Travel
Article 4: Campaign Funds
Article 1 defines honoraria as any payment made in consideration for a speech that is given, any article that is published, or attendance at a public or private conference, convention, meeting
In 1951 California passed the District Organization Law. The law created a procedure for the organization, operation, and government of districts in the state of California. This applies when and to the extent that it’s adopted or incorporated by reference in a law providing for a particular district or type of district in the
A couple years ago we shared a post about law student business cards. Since that time, a rather large event has occurred that may affect the demand for law students to carry business cards: the COVID-19 pandemic. With many people still wary of transmitting and catching the virus from contact with physical surfaces, not
Are you looking for a unique post-bar opportunity? 2Ls, 3Ls, and recent graduates should consider using the summer to apply for project-based fellowships, that typically begin in the fall (often one year out). Fellowships are highly competitive and provide a unique opportunity to jumpstart a career in law, so it’s never too early to start
Not all has been doom-and-gloom during the COVID-19 pandemic. McGeorge graduates earned an 81% first-time bar pass rate on the February 2021 California Bar Exam, the second highest pass rate among all California law schools and the second highest pass rate for McGeorge over the past 25 years – having passed at 86% on the
Every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10 older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Together, we can build the social supports that can prevent this abuse and keep everyone safe as we age. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) – commemorated on June 15th every year – is an opportunity for
The National Black Prosecutors Association (NBPA), established in 1983, is a professional member organization comprised of over 800 prosecutors. Their mission is to recruit, train, and advance the careers of minority attorneys as prosecutors at all levels of government. This year’s annual NBPA job fair will be held online on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.
Oh no, you’ve found a parking ticket on your car or a red-light camera took your selfie in an intersection and sent you some fan mail. What happens if you just don’t pay it? Apparently, a lot. I mean, New York City even has an Office of Parking Summons Advocate that assists unrepresented/underrepresented members of