Dec 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
You’ve likely seen news stories of teacher unions organizing a strike or a large company concluding union contract negotiations. In both of those cases, labor law applies. Labor law encompasses the way unions are formed, and the relationship between employees and... 
Dec 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
When many people imagine the resolution of criminal charges in the U.S. justice system, they imagine a jury trial. However, the simple truth is that more than 94% of successfully prosecuted state criminal cases, and 97% of federal criminal cases, now end in plea... 
Nov 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
When engineering student Tim Crough completed his business law class, he walked away both fascinated and inspired. But for this rural Californian undergrad, 45 years would pass before he jumped back into the study of law. We got together with Tim to have a... 
Nov 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
From uncovering governmental, military, and police corruption to publicizing safety issues at nuclear power plants, countless whistleblowers have risked their livelihoods, and sometimes their lives, to alert the public to dangerous secrets. Read on to find out how... 
Nov 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
A shift in policy regarding remote courtrooms is raising some critical questions around legal procedure and how the public engages in courtroom justice. In March 2020, court buildings around the world shut down in response to the rapid spread of COVID-19. While... 
Nov 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Going to law school as a mid-career or senior professional can be extremely rewarding. Earning a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree at an institution like St. Francis School of Law could be the best path to a satisfying and lucrative new career practicing law. If you’re...