Brian Hanlin

<div><p>Current law student at the University of San Diego and legal intern at IVN. Journalism and public relations graduate from Colorado State University. Aspiring entertainment lawyer and music connoisseur.</p></div>

Number of Cities with Plastic Bag Bans Nationwide Continues to Grow

Credit: somchaiP / Shutterstock.com Recently, the topic of banning plastic bags has become hotly debated. China has shown the world that an outright ban of plastic bags can be effective,

By Brian Hanlin

June 20, 2013

Number of Cities with Plastic Bag Bans Nationwide Continues to Grow

California Fracking Bill Could Bring Accountability to Oil Companies

Credit: Calin Tatu / Shutterstock.com A bill being considered by lawmakers in California may bring increased accountability to oil companies who engage in fracking. Senate Bill 4 passed in the

By Brian Hanlin

June 13, 2013

California Fracking Bill Could Bring Accountability to Oil Companies

Toxic Regulation Agency Fails to Collect $185 Million, Audit Expected

Credit: Creative Commons The California agency in charge of toxic regulation announced last Thursday that it had failed to collect $185 million in repayments owed by polluters. The California Department

By Brian Hanlin

June 6, 2013

Toxic Regulation Agency Fails to Collect $185 Million, Audit Expected