Do students have free speech rights that protect their non-school-related social media posts? Or can schools discipline students for violating school rules during their free time? The question is currently before the U.S. Supreme Court. The plaintiff is Brandi L, who...
Month: May 2021
5 reasons to have your business contract reviewed by a lawyer
As a business owner, you’ve had to make quick decisions. You’ve had to negotiate your own contracts. You’ve had to do everything on the fly. If it has worked so far, you might think that you can do without legal counsel on your business agreements. What do lawyers...
AAPI workers and all Asians are protected by state and federal law
In light of recent events and the uptick in anti-Asian bias due to the pandemic, you may wonder what protections the Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and others of Asian descent really have. Both California and federal law protect AAPI individuals...
US Supreme Court to decide if college athletes must be paid
In 2014, a group of college athletes filed a class action against the National Collegiate Athletic Association and other major athletic conferences. They argued that the NCAA’s eligibility and compensation restrictions, meant to keep college sports amateur, are...