Tag: rights

July 27, 2021

The Sacramento City Council is strongly considering passage of the nation’s first “right to housing” measure. What would that mean? And what might be the broader impact if more cities, and even states, proclaim housing to be a human right? […]

May 18, 2021

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people have seen many historical, societal, and legal changes in recent years that grant them more equality and protection. Despite these advancements, they still face many unique challenges, including financial ones. Whether it […]

February 19, 2021

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently upheld workers’ right to wear union symbols and discuss union matters in the workplace, with certain exceptions. Employers may not impose broad bans on union insignia except under “special circumstances,” the NLRB ruled […]

February 16, 2021

Any day now, Virginia will likely become the second state, behind California, to adopt a GDPR-inspired comprehensive data protection law for Virginia residents. What are the main points covered by Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (“CDPA”)? Like Europe’s GDPR and […]

January 27, 2021

US President Joe Biden signed four executive actions Tuesday aimed at addressing systemic racism and enhancing racial equity. Building on last Wednesday’s executive order, which introduced his administration’s plans to pursue racial equity, Biden first disavowed discrimination against the Asian […]

August 17, 2020

The Department of Labor (DOL) revised Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms this summer, resulting in extensive changes that require more specific information in notices and medical certifications. The use of the forms is optional; employers can still create […]

March 31, 2017

Congratulations — you came up with a great idea or designed a new invention! Now you may be wondering, “should I file for a patent?” Filing for a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is a great way to […]

November 18, 2016

Concerns about national security have driven much of our recent immigration policy—and many of the discussions taking place in the current U.S. presidential election. But how do policymakers balance those concerns with the rights of American citizens and the human […]

February 26, 2016

The public has few benefactors and it needs dedicated humanitarian-types like you to represent the interests of individuals. It’s important for quality lawyers to fight for the cause of civil rights. Although nobody goes into public interest law to get rich, there are […]

February 9, 2016

According to data by Glassdoor, 3 out of 5 employees rate the employer’s perks as being a top consideration before accepting a job. So why should lawyers be any different? Law firms aren’t really known for being overly generous or […]