Next question in the series “Things You Should Know According to Your Neighborhood Lawyer – Constitution Edition” Question 3: “Can the federal government regulate the business of a manufacturer that produces musical instruments only in California?” “Probably, since the materials used to produce the instruments and the finished products most likely cross state lines. The […]
Over the past few months, pop star icon Brittany Spears has been all over the national news not for her music but instead for her legal issues. From the Free Britney movement to a New York Times documentary movie, it is easily said that this case is unusual. Conservatorships are court appointed and designed to […]
“Under Article I, Section 5, each house of Congress can set its own rules of proceedings. The larger House, where membership reflects the population of each state, has set rules that limit how long members can speak and that reduce their opportunity to block legislation coming to a vote. The smaller Senate, where all states […]