How to Evade Taxes in Ancient Rome? A 1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Offers a Guide.The gravity of tax evasion in ancient Rome included severe penalties like exile and execution.
Why the Inquisition Didn't Prosecute Werewolves - Medievalists.netWerewolf trials in early modern Europe were prosecuted in secular courts for violence rather than being treated as heresy.
Then They Came for People With DisabilitiesKitty Cone's experience with discrimination fueled her activism for disability rights in the face of institutional neglect and societal indifference.
Column: Two years after the Supreme Court's abortion decision, meet the expert on post-Roe AmericaMary Ziegler plays a crucial role as a leading authority on abortion laws in the U.S., offering insights to activists, litigators, and reporters.
Then They Came for People With DisabilitiesKitty Cone's experience with discrimination fueled her activism for disability rights in the face of institutional neglect and societal indifference.
Column: Two years after the Supreme Court's abortion decision, meet the expert on post-Roe AmericaMary Ziegler plays a crucial role as a leading authority on abortion laws in the U.S., offering insights to activists, litigators, and reporters.
March 1, 1828: Sojourner Truth goes to courtIsabella Baumfree, later known as Sojourner Truth, became the first Black woman to win a court case against a white individual in New York.
Law school project finds slavery citations still being used todayPrigg v. Pennsylvania illustrates the enduring influence of slavery on American legal principles, persistently referenced in contemporary jurisprudence.
March 1, 1828: Sojourner Truth goes to courtIsabella Baumfree, later known as Sojourner Truth, became the first Black woman to win a court case against a white individual in New York.
Law school project finds slavery citations still being used todayPrigg v. Pennsylvania illustrates the enduring influence of slavery on American legal principles, persistently referenced in contemporary jurisprudence.
Playing Games With The Supreme Court - Above the LawTalia Rosen's board game brings U.S. Supreme Court history to life through strategic gameplay and engaging mechanics, reflecting a decade-long creative journey.
Shirah Neiman, Pathbreaking New York City Prosecutor, Dies at 81Shirah Neiman was a trailblazer for women in law, breaking into a male-dominated U.S. attorney's office in New York.Her perseverance against sexism helped her attain a pivotal role in the Southern District's criminal division.
Playing Games With The Supreme Court - Above the LawTalia Rosen's board game brings U.S. Supreme Court history to life through strategic gameplay and engaging mechanics, reflecting a decade-long creative journey.
Shirah Neiman, Pathbreaking New York City Prosecutor, Dies at 81Shirah Neiman was a trailblazer for women in law, breaking into a male-dominated U.S. attorney's office in New York.Her perseverance against sexism helped her attain a pivotal role in the Southern District's criminal division.
Prop 3: Californians pass measure to protect marriage rights for all, ABC News projectsProposition 3 in California aims to enshrine marriage as a fundamental right, addressing concerns over potential reversals of same-sex marriage rights by the Supreme Court.
L. Clifford Davis, who helped desegregate Texas schools, dies at 100L. Clifford Davis played a crucial role in integrating Texas public schools during the civil rights movement.
Judge Presiding Over Adams Graft Case Fought for Civil LibertiesDale E. Ho presides over a landmark case against Mayor Eric Adams, highlighting his legal scholarship and influential background.
No, John Roberts, You Are Not a Civil Rights HeroJudges invoking civil rights history to defend controversial rulings is a misguided and disingenuous tactic.
We The People: Equal ProtectionThe 14th Amendment is a foundational element of civil rights legislation and legal precedents in the United States.
Prop 3: Californians pass measure to protect marriage rights for all, ABC News projectsProposition 3 in California aims to enshrine marriage as a fundamental right, addressing concerns over potential reversals of same-sex marriage rights by the Supreme Court.
L. Clifford Davis, who helped desegregate Texas schools, dies at 100L. Clifford Davis played a crucial role in integrating Texas public schools during the civil rights movement.
Judge Presiding Over Adams Graft Case Fought for Civil LibertiesDale E. Ho presides over a landmark case against Mayor Eric Adams, highlighting his legal scholarship and influential background.
No, John Roberts, You Are Not a Civil Rights HeroJudges invoking civil rights history to defend controversial rulings is a misguided and disingenuous tactic.
We The People: Equal ProtectionThe 14th Amendment is a foundational element of civil rights legislation and legal precedents in the United States.
The Fight for Trans Inclusion in the Military Goes Back DecadesTrump's executive order seeks to ban trans people from military service, prompting immediate lawsuits.
Take a tour of the historic Lincoln's InnLincoln's Inn offers guided tours of its historic estate, showcasing its legal heritage and architectural grandeur in London.
Teaching Evolution Has a Bright Future in the U.S.The history of evolution education shows a persistent battle between religious beliefs and scientific understanding in American schools.
Well-known criminal lawyer Patrick MacEntee SC dies aged 89Mr. MacEntee was a prominent Irish solicitor known for defending high-profile cases and contributing significantly to culture and academics.
In 1999, an Oakland man was one juror away from conviction of torturing a woman to death. Now he stands accused of murdering his wifeNathaniel McCowan is suspected of murdering his wife, Laketha Humphrey-McCowan, after an intense argument, despite claiming ignorance of her death.
Medieval Women and Urban JusticeThe book explores the roles of women in medieval court records, revealing diverse legal experiences across towns in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Theodore B. Olson, Conservative Lawyer Who Took Up Liberal Causes, Dies at 84Theodore B. Olson transitioned from a conservative power lawyer to a supporter of liberal causes, notably same-sex marriage, demonstrating his evolving legal philosophy.
Supreme Court Opinions Don't Have to Be the End of the Fight for JusticeThe Supreme Court rulings are not the final say, citizens play a crucial role. Disagreement on fundamental issues like equality is important for self-government.
Legalytics Deep Dive #2: The Changing Face of Supreme Court Oral ArgumentsSupreme Court oral arguments have undergone significant changes, notably due to the 'hot bench' and adjustments made during the Covid-19 pandemic.
John MarshallJohn Marshall established judicial review and strengthened the role of the Supreme Court in the American government.
New book explains the landmark McGirt decision helping Indigenous tribesThe Supreme Court ruled that the Muscogee Creek Nation reservation exists, affirming tribal sovereignty in a historic 2020 case.
Back When the Supreme Court Got It Right On IP: Kewanee, 50 Years LaterThe 1974 case Kewanee v. Bicron restored respectability to trade secret law, marking a significant moment in legal history.
Theodore B. Olson, Conservative Lawyer Who Took Up Liberal Causes, Dies at 84Theodore B. Olson transitioned from a conservative power lawyer to a supporter of liberal causes, notably same-sex marriage, demonstrating his evolving legal philosophy.
Supreme Court Opinions Don't Have to Be the End of the Fight for JusticeThe Supreme Court rulings are not the final say, citizens play a crucial role. Disagreement on fundamental issues like equality is important for self-government.
Legalytics Deep Dive #2: The Changing Face of Supreme Court Oral ArgumentsSupreme Court oral arguments have undergone significant changes, notably due to the 'hot bench' and adjustments made during the Covid-19 pandemic.
John MarshallJohn Marshall established judicial review and strengthened the role of the Supreme Court in the American government.
New book explains the landmark McGirt decision helping Indigenous tribesThe Supreme Court ruled that the Muscogee Creek Nation reservation exists, affirming tribal sovereignty in a historic 2020 case.
Back When the Supreme Court Got It Right On IP: Kewanee, 50 Years LaterThe 1974 case Kewanee v. Bicron restored respectability to trade secret law, marking a significant moment in legal history.
Shopping on Sundays was illegal until this Calgary drug mart fought a $40 fine to the Supreme Court | CBC NewsBig M Drug Mart's defiance of the Lord's Day Act in 1982 ultimately led to significant legal challenges against retail restrictions on Sundays.
Before Scopes, Clarence Darrow fought another battle. He was accused of bribing a juryClarence Darrow's legal acumen was tested when he represented the McNamara brothers, leading to his involvement in an accusation of bribery.
The Timeless Craft of the Courtroom Sketch ArtistCourtroom sketch artists document important legal events and emotions when cameras are not permitted, preserving key moments in history.
How Rasputin Inspired the "Fictitious Persons" Disclaimer Commonly Seen in MoviesWarnings in films about fictional content originate from historical legal disputes over portrayals of real individuals and events.
Who Owns Animals After They Break Free and Taste Freedom?The escape of 43 lab monkeys prompts crucial ethical discussions on animal rights and legal definitions of ownership post-captivity.
Wisconsin high court to hear arguments on whether an 1849 abortion ban remains validWisconsin's Supreme Court is reviewing a pre-Civil War abortion law's enforceability, expected to favor abortion rights advocates.The 1849 abortion ban coexist with modern statutes, creating a complex legal landscape.
The Indo Daily: Nicola Hanney on surviving a terminal cancer diagnosis and 'vile' coercive control nightmareNicola Hanney's experience highlights the severe impact of coercive control and the legal acknowledgment of such abuse in Ireland.
Originalism Was ImpossibleOriginalism as a method to interpret the Constitution was practically impossible until modern resources became available.
Queens County Family Court celebrates Constitution Day, reflecting on the 237-year-old 'living document' - QNSCelebrating Constitution Day underscores the document's enduring significance and its influence on daily American life.
It's only LSD but I like it: the play telling the untold story about the Stones drugs bustMick Jagger and Keith Richards' 1967 drug trial exemplifies the clash between rock culture and established authority.
The Oldest Constitution in the World Is 188 Years Older Than America'sThe US Constitution, at 236 years old, remains a foundational document embodying democratic principles and the adaptability of constitutional law.
Marriage equality is 20 years old, but it may not reach its 40th birthday - LGBTQ NationMassachusetts celebrated 20 years of marriage equality on May 17, marking a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ rights.