What happens next after rioters interrupt Congress certifying election results?

Louis Virelli says rioters storming the nation’s Capitol will not derail the procedural process to formalize Joe Biden’s victory.


CEOs spurn Trump and his allies: How big a blow?

"What may be disastrous for Trump is being seen as a failed businessman and being seen as a dishonest businessman."


EPA boss plays Santa for Florida developers

Andrew Wheeler, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, handed over the authority to issue federal permits to Florida wetlands to the state Department of Environmental Protection.


The Real Trees Delivering Fake Corporate Climate Progress

GreenTrees says it’s fighting climate change by reforesting thousands of acres. But it's taking credit for other people’s trees.


Constitutional expert lays out President Trump’s legal options

“To accuse the elections officials of the country of presiding over a false election is a serious accusation that requires some evidence.”


Turkish CentCom officer will go to Turkey to answer for wife’s false imprisonment

The legalities could play out differently if the victim was a U.S. citizen, Nagle said. But even then, it’s possible a foreign government could handle the case.


Judith Scully discusses racial disparities in the justice system on Bay News 9

By Saundra WeathersBay News 9Aug. 19, 2020 Excerpt Professor Judith Scully Bay News 9 checked with Bay Area counties to find out if black juveniles were charged as adults at higher rates than their white counterparts. They reached out to Professor Judith Scully, who explained the concept of “adultification” of black juveniles and how that plays a role in the criminal justice system. “That bias,… » Read more


Luz Nagle discusses inequality in the justice system with the International Bar Association

Luz Nagle is the former Co-Chair of the IBA Crimes Against Women Subcommittee and Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law in Florida, US. She says, "we are always amending the existing system. But the existing system wasn’t built equitably."


Elder Law Prof Blog – Week of Aug. 23, 2020 – Professor Rebecca C. Morgan

Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Prof. Rebecca C. Morgan August 23: Elder Abuse, SNFs & COVID. An Article in Harper’s MagazineAugust 24: ASA Reveals Digital Platform, GenerationsAugust 25: Webinar on Elder Fraud Prevention and Response Networks – Building CollaborationAugust 26: Guilty Plea in Prize Notification Scam… » Read more


Face masks just the latest of public safety battles

Louis J. Virelli III explains why the current mask debate has nothing to do with the Constitution.


Louis J. Virelli III talks to WTSP about constitutionality of masks

By Josh SidorowiczWTSP Tampa BayAug. 26, 2020 Excerpt Prof. Louis J. Virelli III Stetson law professor Lou Virelli says legally it’s a cut and dry case because it’s not a legal issue so much as a policy issue. “When public safety is the issue, our elected officials have the ability to change the way we behave in order to protect that public safety,” he said.… » Read more


Louis J. Virelli III discusses with WFSU the legal battle of schools reopening

By Ryan DaileyWFSUAug. 25, 2020 Excerpt Prof. Louis J. Virelli III Professor Louis Virelli teaches constitutional law at Stetson University – he explained why a stay is commonly applied in high profile cases on appeal. “When that appellate court makes a decision, if it is different than the decision the trial court made, then whatever the trial court put into effect will have to be… » Read more