Green Burials Get You Back to the Land
In a world adrift with ocean plastic and choking on pollutants, green burials are gaining popularity as people want to literally get back to the land.
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Grad Student Wins Decade-Long No-Fly List Lawsuit
A federal appeals court has blasted the U.S. government for its poor handling of a longstanding lawsuit over a former graduate student’s placement on the no-fly list. POLITICO reports that Malaysian citizen Rahinah Ibrahim first launched her lawsuit ten years ago. She won, five years back, after U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup ruled that
LexisNexis Launches Context, Advanced Judge & Expert Witness Analytics
LexisNexis’ Context Analytics solution is a powerful tool giving lawyers the power of data-driven analytics regarding judges and expert witnesses.
Trump’s Shutdown Overwhelms Immigration Courts and Stiffs Agents
President Donald Trump’s demands for a bigger, better border wall are taking a toll on immigration agents and officers. While the federal government continues to grind through a partial shutdown, not all of its employees are exempted from staying home. Workers who perform ‘essential’ functions still have to punch the clock, without pay or knowing
Meth is as Big as Opioids, but is Being Overlooked
While opioids are in the limelight, researchers have found that meth has become more popular than heroin overall.
What Would Make You Change Your Mind?
What would make you change your mind? Often, it requires the buildup of evidence and experience, or making a personal connection, to do the trick.
Family of Teenager Killed Carrying Toy Gun is Awarded Settlement
Family of Teenager Killed Carrying Toy Gun is Awarded Settlement
New Year’s Day Brings Tear Gas, Chaos to U.S.-Mexico Border
Chaos again erupted along the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday, as federal agents used tear gas to control what one official described as a “violent mob” of migrants. Reuters reports that ‘clouds of noxious gas’ could be seen wafting above a Tijuana border fence. One migrant purportedly picked up a tear gas canister and tossed it back
Federal Workers’ Union Sues Trump Administration on Shutdown
A federal workers’ union launched a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday, claiming the White House is illegally insisting that some government employees work without pay. USA Today reports that the American Federation of Government Employees announced the lawsuit Monday, two weeks after Washington went into a partial shutdown. The union—the largest representing federal
Asbestos Continues to be an Issue in Philly Schools
Asbestos Continues to be an Issue in Philly Schools