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By Brendan Conley, staff writer – October 4, 2012 More than two people are running for U.S. President. People who are unaware of this may be forgiven, as there has not been a lot of talk about it. Although the electoral system in many countries features multiple parties, the United States has been dominated by…
Continue readingBy Kristen Friend, staff writer – September 19, 2012. When the Supreme Court reconvenes in October, it will hear a case that could determine the fate of affirmative action policies nationwide. At question is a controversial University of Texas admission standard that includes race as a factor when evaluating applicants. The Court has historically given…
Continue readingBy Kerrie Spencer, staff writer – September 11, 2012 In one of the most significant copyright infringement cases in recent history, Samsung Electronics was handed a massive defeat in court for infringing on six Apple patents. The initial cost to Samsung is $1.05 billion in damages and an injunction on the sales of Samsung products.…
Continue readingBy Brendan Conley, staff writer – September 1, 2012 Mitt Romney accepted the Republican Party’s nomination for President of the United States this week in Tampa, Florida, amid protest and criticism, as well as dissent within his own party. In the Streets Hundreds of protesters gathered in the streets throughout the week to decry the…
Continue readingThree stories on tap: Glocks v. Docs, the violation of doctor’s First Amendment Rights, International Trade Commission Facing Changes and Restrictions on Voting Rights for Felons. Hot button topics to capture your attention. [powerpress]
Continue readingBy Kerrie Spencer, staff writer – August 21, 2012 Patent trolling has been a hot topic recently, as has the obscene amount of money that stands to be gained by companies that do not even make the product they are suing over. With so many patent infringement cases going to court, the backlog is growing…
Continue readingLawmakers began a five-week recess at the beginning of August, scheduling only 13 more working days before the Nov. 6 election. The long break is hardly a reward for a string of significant accomplishments. When they return on Sept. 10, members of Congress will face a backlog of unfinished business. By the beginning of the…
Continue readingWeeks after upholding the Affordble Care Act, Congress and the Department of Justice is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on the issue of same-sex marriage, something they have not addressed yet. [powerpress]
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