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The COVID-19 virus has caused a global pandemic of the likes we have not seen for over 100 years.  It will likely be one of the most significant events in our lifetime.  This blog post will explore some of the legal issues raised by the responses and failures to respond to sickness and death caused by the disease. 

Is the Government Responsible?

When Donald Trump tells Bob Woodward on tape that he knew the virus was deadly in February and then told the world the next day that there was nothing to worry about, are there any legal consequences? Let’s look at some historical cases that will give us insight into the government’s potential responsibility.

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What Can We Learn in the Wake of Police Shootings Around the Country?

The deaths of George Floyd and Jacob Blake are just the tip of the iceberg.  Cell phone video taken by innocent bystanders has opened our eyes to police brutality.  It has opened our eyes to the pervasiveness of racism.  It has exposed for the world to see, that in America, Black people continue to be treated very differently from white people.  In this post, we will cover some of the most important questions concerning cases of police brutality.

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