Craig Kopp

Craig Kopp has been in the media business since 1974, serving in various positions in Ohio and Florida, including news director, talk radio host, general manager of a community radio station, and teaching at USF and the Poynter Institute.

Congress can’t give itself an immediate raise. Thank this guy.

In 1982, Gregory Watson, a sophomore at the University of Texas, Austin, wrote a paper for his Government 310L course on an unratified amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Written

By Craig Kopp

/ 8 Dec 2020

American flag, U.S. Constitution, and a judge’s gavel symbolizing the American justice system.

Plant-based meat alternatives forced to beef up labeling

If you’ve tried an Impossible Burger at Burger King you know why meat producers might feel threatened by this plant-based burger. It’s not bad. Not bad, at all.

By Craig Kopp

/ 4 Dec 2020

Packaging for an Impossible Foods plant-based burger on a gray background.

The Presidential Pardon has a long history, but Trump has changed it

The Presidential Pardon was back in the news recently with reports that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange had been offered a presidential pardon in exchange for providing evidence Russia was not

By Craig Kopp

/ 7 Oct 2020

Close-up of Uncle Sam's hand holding a 'Get Out of Jail' card.

African-American gun association sees spike in members

There’s a relatively new gun lobby in town. And the events of 2020 have resulted in a spike in the 34,000 member National African American Gun Association.

By Craig Kopp

/ 28 Sep 2020

Group of demonstrators in Washington, D.C., with one person holding a 'Keep Calm Carry On' sign.

Online bar exam delay causing lawsuits, frustration

It’s not often you see a Chief Justice of a state Supreme Court apologize for making a mistake. But that’s exactly what recently happened in Florida after the Florida Board of Bar Examiners recommended cancelling a scheduled on-line Bar exam just days before the test.

By Craig Kopp

/ 15 Sep 2020

Stacks of bound paperwork next to a laptop on a desk.

Age discrimination a concern in pandemic

Older workers are more vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19 than those younger. Now some worry about increased age discrimination.

By Craig Kopp

/ 31 Aug 2020

Elderly patient holding his face while having a conversation with a young doctor.

Title theft is not the problem, despite ad claims

Commercials by Bill O'Reilly claim Home Title Lock can prevent title theft. Title theft is not the problem.

By Craig Kopp

/ 19 Aug 2020

Divorce spiking during pandemic

As the country watched coronavirus cases spiking this spring, family law attorneys were watching another spike – in people wanting to file for divorce.

By Craig Kopp

/ 17 Aug 2020

Grayscale photo showing a man’s hand holding a wedding ring next to a face mask on a table.

Not knowing Zoom rules could get you in legal trouble

Zoom conferencing is the next best thing to actually being there. Or, at least, that’s what many people have come to accept in the age of the coronavirus. Like

By Craig Kopp

/ 11 Aug 2020

Laptop screen showing participants in a video conference call.

Why can candidates lie? Because the Constitution says they can.

Chances are you have seen a political ad and quietly, or loudly, asked yourself, “How can they lie like that? Is it even legal?” The short answer is yes. It

By Craig Kopp

/ 3 Aug 2020

Keyboard keys spelling out the word 'Election.'

Rock songs at Trump rallies? Bands find the campaign has rights too.

Donald Trump doesn’t seem like the kind of guy who can’t always get what he wants. But the Rolling Stones are trying hard to keep him from getting

By Craig Kopp

/ 27 Jul 2020

The Rolling Stones performing live on stage.