Preparation with Conviction: FIU’s Empowering Women in Law
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer The legal profession may be male-dominated, but Empowering Women in Law (EWIL) aims to help young women find their footing…
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Judge Issues Block on Florida’s 15-Week Abortion Ban
Jonathan Casaverde-Maimon / Contributing Writer A Florida judge has announced his intent to temporarily block Florida House Bill No.5. FHB5, which will still take effect…
DUELING COLUMN: The Right to Self-Defense is Not a Crime
Denitsa Raichkova/Staff Writer The right to self-defense stands! The verdict has reaffirmed the right of individuals to protect themselves. The use of deadly force in…
Sports and Entertainment Attorneys Speak to Students
Irina Barneda/Contributing Writer The Sports, Entertainment, Fashion, and Art Law Society (SEFA) held their first meeting on Oct. 24 to discuss a day in the…
New chief justice appointed, wants to improve ‘transparency’
By: Valentina Palm/Staff Writer Natalie De La Osa was appointed Chief Justice of the Student Government Council at the Modesto Maidique Campus on March…
FIU law shouldn’t be a ‘silo,’ says new law dean
By: Lizandra Portal/Staff Writer The FIU Law school has found their new dean to replace Alexander Acosta, who is now the secretary of labor…
FIUPD plan to enforce pedestrian laws through new program
The University’s Police Department has secured a new $2,500 grant for a pedestrian program which will improve safety around the campus intersections and crosswalks, according to police.
Q & A with Tom Julin, First Amendment lawyer
Q & A with Tom Julin, First Amendment lawyer
FIU LAW practice to help low income families
The College of Law’s family law initiative, FIU LAW Practice, is preparing to launch a service aimed at providing legal services to families who fall within the 125 and 200 percent of poverty guidelines, according to officials.
Playwright’s production ban ‘bold’
After national outrage and pressure provoked by Sports Corporations, Hollywood and other sectors, incited by a discriminatory religious liberties bill in Georgia, Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed the controversial bill. Despite the veto, corporations and organizations nationwide continue to keep a close eye on such legislation.