Overview In the United States, Title IX and Title VII play crucial roles in preventing discrimination, yet they serve distinct purposes. While both promote fairness and equality, they differ significantly in scope, enforcement, and application. Understanding these differences is vital for students, employees, and employers navigating civil rights laws. What is Title IX? Enacted in…

Understanding the Fifth Amendment and Its Impact on Corporations The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides a fundamental protection: the right against self-incrimination. This means that no individual can be forced to testify against themselves in a criminal case. While this protection is well-established for individuals, its application to corporations and business entities…

A judge recently told my opposing counsel—right after sanctioning her and her clients for three years of frivolous litigation—that the courtroom is not a place for airing grievances, but for legal causes of action. The lesson for this attorney, and all attorneys, is that we must always be mindful of our role as gatekeepers.  As…

If you are dealing with legal matters in Virginia, it’s essential to understand how Virginia’s judicial system operates, particularly its two primary trial courts: the General District Courts (GDC) and the Circuit Courts. Each court has distinct functions, jurisdiction, and procedures, and understanding these differences is crucial for navigating Virginia’s judicial system.  General District Courts…

In a massive victory for free speech over lawfare, and after a two-week trial, a jury in Western District of Texas has fully vindicated Mr. Greaves’s clients, and the rest of the defendants, sued because of their public support for President Donald J. Trump. Wendy Davis, the lead plaintiff, and the Democrat lawfare machine spent millions of…

In the era of the Administrative State, it might seem that federal agencies have the power to create, expand, or amend any laws that they’d like. This, however, ignores the foundational principles of the separation of powers inherent in the United States Constitution and the authority that created these agencies, which was intended to be…

Obtaining a default judgment in federal court is a procedural mechanism that can expedite the resolution of a case when the defendant fails to respond or defend against the plaintiff’s allegations. It is important to understand the circumstances under which it can be obtained, the procedural steps involved, and some considerations for both plaintiffs and…