As we close out the year, it’s always a good time to review the year’s top legal news. As I focus on legal matters affecting gender and race, most of the top legal news fits into one or both of these categories. If listed in the order of priority, the police shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson and choke hold death of Eric Garner in New York would be the top two as they set in motion a movement that is bound to continue well for many years to come. Michael Brown shot while holding his hands up and Eric Garner choked while declaring “I can’t breathe” and the non-indictment of the officers involved exposed a flawed legal system. Both cases raised concerns about how African Americans are treated at the hands of the police. While many African Americans know that the treatment of blacks by police killings and outcomes in the criminal justice system are racially motivated, many others are now seeing that the treatment of police in these cases warrants an overhaul of the system. … [Read more...] about 2014 Top Legal News
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Happy Holidays
As we enter the holiday season, my wish for everyone is truly peace on earth and the treatment of goodwill towards everyone. Wherever you are and whatever you do this holiday season, take time out to reflect on how we can make this a better world for everyone. And remember to express gratitude for the social justice changes that took place this year. With all the uncertainty in the world, now is the best time to work towards a change for the future. Happy holidays to everyone!! Wishing you the joys of the holiday season. Peace and Blessings, Debbie Hines Founder, Legalspeaks.com … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays