What Is the Hearsay Rule? What Is Its Purpose? Are There Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule? If you've watched any courtroom drama, you've likely heard one of the attorneys voice an objection during direct or cross examination, alleging that the ... [Read more...]
The Penalty for Fatness: Obesity Discrimination and the Traditional Civil Rights Approach
It is no exaggeration to suggest that obesity is a growing problem in America. As Americans grow more overweight, weight-based discrimination likewise increases. State and federal governments as well as private employers have enacted measures that ... [Read more...]
When Race Affects Tips, Do Employees Have Recourse?
There's nothing more annoying than a study pointing out that we're not as rational as we think we are. It's so much easier not to know. Consider tipping in restaurants. You tip your server based on friendliness, good service and the peculiar power ... [Read more...]