The Right to Protest: Crossing the Line to Riots, Violence, and Insurrection
What is the constitutional balance between protecting the freedom of assembly and protecting law and order in the face of violence, vandalism, and insurrection?
GPSolo September/October 2023: Protest or Riot: An Overview of Accountability
Volume 40, Issue 5
Features
First Amendment Rights During a Period of American Civil Unrest
While the right to protest is one of the oldest and most protected rights in our democratic system, the rights under the First Amendment’s Free Speech Clause are not absolute.
Vigilante Justice: Street Protests and the “Good Guy with a Gun”
Recent judicial rulings and the passage of “stand your ground” laws have broadened the rights to carry weapons and use deadly force in self-defense, but what are the implications during standoffs bet…
Legal Accountability and the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol
Questions persist about what led to the January 6 attack, how it unfolded, and whether there ultimately will be adequate legal accountability at all levels.
Cracking the Blue Wall of Silence: A Necessary Step for Police Reform
The blue code of silence that has vexed the pursuit of safe, effective, and constitutional policing has finally shown signs of cracking—but more still needs to be done.
Restraint or Constraint: Accountability and Reform in Police Use of Potentially Dangerous Restraint Techniques
Oversight—through legislation and civil actions—is needed at the local, state, and federal levels regarding the use of hogtying, carotid holds, chokeholds, and other restraint techniques.
Police Accountability: Qualified Immunity Revisited
When considering the possibility of the Supreme Court’s reexamining its qualified immunity jurisprudence, one must understand the Court’s current thinking on stare decisis.
Use Artificial Intelligence Intelligently: Avoid Sanctions, Ditch the Billable Hour, and Become the Lawyer of the Future
This primer on how to think about using GenAI will help lawyers not only avoid sanctions but also develop a practice ready for a future beyond the billable hour.
Who Watches the Watchmen? Content Moderation in Social Media
While technology is improving, it is incapable of the task of true content moderation and won’t be for quite some time.
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT): An Important Investigative Tool for Attorneys
Lawyers need to understand how OSINT can help them find, collect, and use publicly available information.
The Evolution of Hybrid Work in a Post-COVID World: Navigating the New Norm
By recognizing and addressing the hurdles associated with hybrid work, lawyers can create an environment that enhances freedom, flexibility, and balance.
Columns
The Tragic True Story of the Massie Cases in Hawaii
The Massie Cases remind us that we must stay vigilant in the fight for access to justice and equality.
Don’t Become Part of the Fray
In the current sociopolitical climate, it’s important for attorneys to monitor their passions lest they become part of the fray—with career-ending consequences.
Mixing Parenthood and Solopreneurship: Great Solo Lawyers Can Also Be Great Moms and Dads
The author shares her experience of mixing motherhood and running her law firm, including bumps along the way.
Protect Your Passwords, Your Browsing, and Your Clients’ Information. Virtually.
A critical way to protect your clients’ confidential information is to use a virtual private network (VPN) when you’re out of the office.
Start Your Retirement Plan Early in Your Career
Other financial needs might seem pressing right now, such as paying off student loans, buying a house, getting a new car, or paying for a wedding, but the best time to establish retirement goals and…