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Stimulus Checks
Why You Didn’t Get the Stimulus CheckAmidst this current global pandemic, it can feel like the very fragment of society is crumbling. That may sound a little dramatic, but with how heavily America is dependent on capitalism to function, it isn't too far off. Many Americans have lost their job, putting them in a very financially vulnerable situation. With no income coming in, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic…
Qualified Immunity
As the Black Lives Matter movement makes waves throughout the nation, qualified immunity, a legal doctrine first introduced in 1967, is a vital part of the conversation. Initially used to defend law enforcement officials who were acting in good faith, qualified immunity is applied to cases involving the use of excessive or deadly force by the police. It has been invoked in recent events surrounding in the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. However, these tragedies and police responses…
The Educated Patient: Advanced Directives
According to the health community, preparation is one way to address medical emergencies. Notably, it is often unforeseen events such as illness, physical or mental disabilities, or even death that causes trepidation. Advanced directives are legal documents that can address such issues to which no one is never too young or old to consider these matters. Many of these documents can be obtained without counsel and provide a recorded self-declaration on how you desire medical treatment in the…
Italian Regional State Issue and the Coronavirus Emergency
The Re-Emergence of the Italian Regional State Issue and the Coronavirus Emergency
Based on Italy’s historical resolution as to regionalism, it appears that these issues still exist. As it is evident, the rules mentioned above do not seem to provide practical solutions to avoid or solve conflicts between the national and the regional level in the coronavirus emergency. On the contrary, the legal framework becomes even more complicated – with a lot of new and often contradictory rules…
