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The BitCoin Classification Debate Has Come to an End

JHANILE SMITH—BitCoin has attracted the wallets of many savvy investors and captivated the minds of people who are mystified by the “virtual currency” concept. Over the last half-decade, there has been an ongoing debate about whether BitCoin should be regarded as a security, currency, commodity, or classified as something completely new. However, this debate has […]

What Expansion of the L-1B Visa Means for U.S. Companies

BY ROBERT ROGERS—The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”), underneath the DHS umbrella, recently released a memo with relevant information for technology companies hoping to hire foreign employees with specialized knowledge. Read on to learn more about how this could affect you and what it means going forward […]

The Legal Theory Behind Kim Davis and Same Sex Marriage

BY KAILA PARTIN—“The Court now holds that same-sex couples may exercise the fundamental right to marry.” The June 26, 2015 Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges signaled a day of celebration for many people across the United States and throughout the world.  Social media was flooded with worldwide support and excitement. Twitter reported the […]

President Obama’s “Student Aid Bill of Rights”: A Step in the Right Direction?

BY MALLORY MEADS—Today, more than 70% of individuals earning a bachelor’s degree graduate with debt.  Shockingly, this means that more than 40 million Americans have taken on debt in order to help finance their education. Still, with higher education often being viewed as “the surest ticket to the middle class and beyond,” the issue of student […]