In a blog post late last month, Facebook said it would evaluate and update its policies on hate speech. The social media company apologized for failing to handle offensive material according to its policies.
06.7.13 | Rights, Social Media | Erin Danly
More teenagers in the U.S. die as a result of texting while driving than from driving drunk. Laws regarding distracted driving are left up to the states now, but is that enough?
05.24.13 | Consumer protection, Rights | Erin Danly
Last Tuesday, the Alabama Legislature passed a bill ending the state’s prohibition on home brewing. Two days later, Governor Robert Bentley signed the bill, making home brewing legal in the state of Alabama. The Alabama-based advocacy group Right to Brew celebrated the decision.
05.15.13 | Current Events, Rights | Erin Danly
On May 1st, the Justice Department (DOJ) filed notice that it will challenge the ruling of a federal court judge requiring the FDA to allow women of all ages to buy emergency contraception over the counter.
05.13.13 | Rights | Erin Danly
What are today’s most dangerous jobs, and how you can seek legal protection to enhance workplace safety.
05.7.13 | Rights, Safety | Jessica Walters
You may be surprised to know how much your own everyday video recordings and sharing may be less legally innocent than you think.
04.29.13 | Current Events, Rights | Jessica Walters