The rule of law and of respect for rights is built on the ideas that form the basis of the United States and western civilization. These ideas are neither liberal nor conservative. They are American. In this important column, David Brooks defends teaching western...
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Year: 2017
Ruling extends protections: Will the Supreme Court weigh in?
A decision out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit sets the stage to prohibit workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. Several other federal courts have recently reached opposing decisions, so the issue may be heading for the Supreme Court....
How To Tell The Truth On Your Resume
It should not be difficult to tell the truth, but a couple of lawyers are in hot water for "fudging" their resumes and web presence. Their excuse? To help them get jobs, and clients. Prospective job seekers may wish to heed these tales of caution. Michigan lawyer Ali...
Yale Lawsuit Spotlights Title IX
This article, "Yale Lawsuit Spotlights Title IX, Sexual Assault 'Hysteria' by Peter Berkowitz", published on Real Clear Politics, reflects rationality. University procedures are ridiculous. Rape is not punished severely enough, and at the same time, false accusations...
CEO of Michigan Municipal League accused of harassment by current, former staffers
NachtLaw represents several current and former employees of the Michigan Municipal League involved in this story. It is a reminder that sexual comments, emails and behavior, even without sexual touching and requests for sexual favors, may nonetheless support a claim...
What went wrong with UIA fraud allegations?
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency will stop collecting money from people they have accused of fraud - that means no more wage garnishments, federal and state tax refund intercepts or payment plan collections. A failed computer system known as MiDAS is blamed...
Ohio toughens the burden of proof required for cops to take our stuff
Ohio has made a rare but important step forward in reversing the effect of the war on drugs on our basic rights. Civil forfeiture was developed as a way of combatting the scary power that rich criminals have by amassing wealth. But throughout the country, police...