Professional Speech & Conduct: Do the Courts Know the Difference?

November 20, 2019 ~ falrunc ~ Leave a comment

By: Prakash Kadiri Is giving nutritional advice protected by the First Amendment? Absolutely. Now, what if you’re not licensed by the state but compensated for that advice—is your speech still protected by the First Amendment? A Florida District Court recently said no. In deciding cases like this, courts try to distinguish whether the licensing laws— … Continue reading Professional Speech & Conduct: Do the Courts Know the Difference?

NEWSFLASH! 10/28-11/12

November 12, 2019November 13, 2019 ~ falrunc ~ Leave a comment

Our heads are still spinning (in a good way!) from our annual Symposium last weekend! Our many wonderful speakers examined the role of the First Amendment in creating an informed society. We sincerely appreciate their insight! Now, for some First Amendment headlines: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case determining the constitutionality of … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 10/28-11/12

NEWSFLASH! 10/3-10/28

October 28, 2019 ~ falrunc ~ Leave a comment

Welcome back to FALR’s Newsflash! Check out these latest First Amendment headlines: Aela Mansmann, a teenage student living in Maine, was suspended from her high school after she posted a sticky note in one of her school’s bathrooms stating, “THERE’S A RAPIST IN OUR SCHOOL AND YOU KNOW WHO IT IS.” Arguing that the note … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 10/3-10/28

Categorizing Clery Crimes: The Grey Between Crime and Bias

October 28, 2019 ~ falrunc ~ Leave a comment

By: Lindsay Byers October is a busy month for institutions that are subject to the Clery Act, as they begin releasing their safety reports. While many institutions, like UNC Chapel Hill, might be focused on the shocking uptick of reported sexual assaults on campus, Syracuse University is facing an additional issue. Syracuse students have voiced … Continue reading Categorizing Clery Crimes: The Grey Between Crime and Bias

NEWSFLASH! 9/16-10/3

October 3, 2019 ~ falrunc ~ Leave a comment

Fall is here and so is a steady stream of First Amendment news! The United States Department of Education sent a letter to Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill late last month, ordering the schools to reform their joint Middle East studies program. The letter comes at the heels of … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 9/16-10/3

NEWSFLASH! 9/2-9/16

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 ~ falrunc ~ Leave a comment

Happy Monday! Here are some recent First Amendment headlines: San Francisco’s Board of Advisors passed a resolution this month designating the National Rifle Association (NRA) a domestic terrorist organization. Moreover, the resolution encouraged the city to limit any direct or indirect business it might conduct with the NRA. While the city’s mayor has yet to … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 9/2-9/16

NEWSFLASH! 8/5-9/2

September 3, 2019 ~ falrunc ~ Leave a comment

Another semester has begun, we have a new writing staff, and we’re excited to bring you the latest First Amendment scholarship! Here are some recent First Amendment headlines: In 2017, former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin sued the New York Times for defamation after the newspaper published an editorial suggesting that actions taken by Palin’s political … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 8/5-9/2

NEWSFLASH! 7/8-8/5

August 5, 2019August 24, 2019 ~ falrunc ~ Leave a comment

The Knight First Amendment Institute recently filed a lawsuit against President Trump alleging that he violated the First Amendment when he blocked seven Twitter users from following his account after they criticized his administration and its policies. The suit argued that Trump’s social media account is a “public forum” under the First Amendment and thus … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 7/8-8/5