Mental health professionals typically have a duty to maintain doctor-patient confidentiality with their clients under HIPAA. This confidentiality covers “privileged communications,” which are discussions between two individuals that involve confidential information. State laws generally recognize a doctor-patient privilege, and this extends to psychotherapists as well. Therefore, in most cases, what you talk about in…

The United States doesn’t have any federal law on universal background checks at gun shows. But on April 11, the Department of Justice put the country closer by finalizing a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) gun regulation.

Closing the “Gun Show Loophole”

Currently, the regulations regarding background checks at U.S. gun…

It’s been over seven months since the bombings of Gaza started. During the ensuing international humanitarian crisis, nations have continued to disagree over what should be done. On Monday, prosecutors for the International Criminal Court (ICC) applied for the arrest warrants for leaders of both Israel and Hamas. But what is the ICC, and how…

Cornell is now setting the national standard in incentivizing its law students to participate in public interest jobs with its new funding cap.

Law school is a big investment for most students, though the cost can vary significantly. Public law schools tend to be much cheaper, especially for in-state students. On average, in-state students…

The adversarial process can be messy. As a judge, it is sometimes difficult to remain above the fray. But, every state has a rule requiring that judges maintain the impartiality of the judicial system. That includes not favoring one side or the other in any dispute, even if the intentions are good.

Indiana Judge Rex…

A Mexican entrepreneur who found success in the restaurant business faced a surprising hurdle when opening his second taco joint in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The crux of the issue? Zoning restrictions and the legal definition of a “sandwich” — specifically whether tacos and burritos qualify. The restauranteur battled the city’s commission and a local homeowners…

Actor Angie Harmon is making headlines for a lawsuit she recently filed against grocery delivery service Instacart.

Harmon is a familiar face in TV and film, and she certainly seems to have a penchant for justice. She transitioned from modeling into acting in the mid-1990s. In 1998, she became a familiar face on American television…