For all those who died in the terrorists attacks upon our soil: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Latine: Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine. Et lux perpetua luceat eis. Fidelium …
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House Republicans Have Standing to Sue the Executive Branch Over Obama-Care
A federal court has ruled that the House of Representatives, collectively, has standing to sue the Executive Branch over a provision in the Obama-care legislation dealing with cost-sharing subsidies. These subsidies are intended to help lower income people with their deductibles and co-pays. “Many legal observers expected the lawsuit to fail on standing: that Congress wouldn’t …
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Justice Scalia Passing
A great legal mind and a humble servant of God . . . Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon him. And may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Fidelium animae, per misericordiam Dei, requiescant in pace. Amen.
Apple’s Dilemma
Posted by Joseph Papandrea. All different opinions are being thrown around in this case between Apple and the Federal Government. Syed Farook’s phone is what the Federal Government wants to access, due to his previous activity. Farrook killed 14 people during the San Bernardino attack. His relations to ISIS is why the government wants to access …
Liberty of Contract: Removal from the “Anticanon”
Research proposal posted by Elizabeth Donald. Part One: Topic Explanation Liberty of contract was originally introduced into U.S. constitutional jurisprudence through the case of Lochner v. New York, 198 U.S. 45 (1905). In this case, Joseph F. Lochner challenged a provision of the New York Bakeshop Act of 1895 that prohibited bakers from working more …
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Lifestyle Control
Research proposal posted by Jessica Thomulka. Part One Healthcare costs are skyrocketing in the United States. Even prior to the passing of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, the burden on American corporations to provide healthcare to their employees was placing stress on businesses. Lifestyle control is the term given to an employer’s influence on an employee’s actions …
New Standards in the PCAOB
Posted by Kimberly Culcay. In the article, “What the PCAOB’s new related-party standard means for auditors,” Maria L. Murphy captures the new standard put in place by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). The new standard will require auditors to perform specific procedures that are intended to strengthen auditor performance in high-risk areas, such …
Corruption Instead of Protection
Posted by Peyton Adams. Avery was wrongly convicted for strangling Maryetta Griffin. According to sources, Avery did not admit to the crime, and if he did, it was a forced confession. However, the jury did not believe him. The prosecution was able to sway the jury, which caused Mr. Avery to go to jail for …
Employment Law: Michigan Teachers Can Decide Whether to Stay in Their Union
Teachers in Michigan are testing the new Right-to Work law by deciding whether to stay in their union. Michigan has one of several Republican-controlled legislatures that passed laws making union membership and dues voluntary. Many of the 112,000 active members have until the end of August 2014 to decide whether to stay. About 1,500 left …
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Legal Cases Involving Forensic Accountants
Posted by Kimberly Culcay. In the article, “What Types of Legal Cases Require a Forensic Accountant,” Henry Rinder describes what a forensic accountant really is and the need for such a professional. The article discusses that there is a difference between a traditional accountant and a forensic accountant. A forensic accountant combines accounting knowledge and …
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