Month: January 2013
Using the Internet to Police the Police
Michaela Dudley examines a potential solution for uncovering police brutality in light of the recent jury verdict against the City of Chicago.
Jan 2013
Custom Drugs, Inc.
Zach Zemlin looks at compounding pharmacies and whether the recent meningitis outbreak will affect regulation in this booming industry.
Jan 2013
Legal Issues to Watch in 2013
JLPP’s Alex Poe takes us through his top five law and public policy topics to keep an eye on in 2013.
Jan 2013
Let’s Move America: Behind Michelle Obama’s Vision for America’s Children
Lauren Bowman reflects on Michelle Obama’s healthy eating campaign during her past two years as First Lady.
Jan 2013
Extending Labor Protections to Domestic Workers
Lyndsey Marcelino explores the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, legislation recently vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown in California that would have provided labor protections to domestic workers.
Jan 2013
Eyewitness Testimony Part III: Reducing the Rate of Wrongful Conviction
In Part III of his series of related posts, JLPP’s Greg Renick analyzes empirical research that tends to call for a reform of the Biggers five-factor approach to weighing the credibility of eyewitnesses.
Jan 2013
Reinsurance: The Key to Disaster Insurance
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, those affected may be wondering about flood insurance. “Do I have it?,” “How can I file my claim?,” and, unfortunately for some, “Why didn’t I buy it when I had the chance?!” These are all very important questions, and those who suffered damage due to Hurricane Sandy can find…
Jan 2013
34 Years Later, Pregnant Women Continue to Face Discrimination at Work
Margaret Schmidt explores the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act currently on the Senate Floor and its implications on existing discrimination against pregnant women in the workplace.
Jan 2013