November 13, 2015
Hastings and Hastings
We have discussed the three major branches of government. That is just scratching the surface. Our government is large and complex. In an attempt to understand it a little more, we will dive into the judicial branch and learn about judicial process. What is the Judicial Process? The judicial process guarantees that everyone is...
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November 12, 2015
Hastings and Hastings
Campaign season is in full swing. In just over a year, it is going to be time to elect a new President of the United States. That is a lot of responsibility! Are you ready? Well, you don’t have to be yet, you still have an entire year to prepare. As part of that...
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November 11, 2015
Hastings and Hastings
Yes it is happening again. You have probably seen these walls of text popping up in your Facebook feed. Every two or three years this cycle repeats. Facebook privacy rights become a topic for conversation, and individuals start posting long paragraphs full of legal jargon on their wall in an attempt to keep themselves...
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November 10, 2015
Hastings and Hastings
The legal system of the United States of America has been extremely busy over the last 350 years or so. Several millions of cases have been brought in front of courts across America. Some have had more importance than others. A few court cases have changed the very fabric of our country and have...
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November 9, 2015
Hastings and Hastings
On Wednesday, September 30th, the 9th circuit court of appeals released a ruling on the status of student athletes in the NCAA. This was part of an ongoing legal struggle between the NCAA and organizations created to advocate for the rights of student athletes. So what exactly were the details of the case, and...
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