Photo by Pavan Trikutam on Unsplash Zachery Hullinger, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review In response to COVID-19 and the accompanying restrictions on gatherings, the Supreme Court had previously postponed its March and April argument sessions.[1] On April 13, 2020, the Court took further action, announcing that it would hold oral arguments via telephone for ten sets of... Continue Reading →
Globe with medical mask on white background by Marco Verch Professional Photographer and Speaker is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Blythe McGregor, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction One worldwide health crisis may have created a new one: data suggests stay at home orders due to coronavirus have resulted in an increase... Continue Reading →
Photo by Ivan Aleksic on Unsplash Nicholas Eaton, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. INTRODUCTION Thousands of law students across the nation are scheduled to take the bar exam on July 28th-29th.[1] However, with bans on large gatherings in every state in America, it is likely that very few of them will be able to do... Continue Reading →
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash Chloe Knue, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction Kroger has promised to trade in its famous brown plastic bags for something green by the year 2025.[1] Now, the Cincinnati City Council is seeking to pass a new regulation that would speed up the timeline to 2021 and broaden... Continue Reading →
Photo by Artificial Photography on Unsplash Sam Berten, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction “In fashion, there is a fine, sometimes indistinguishable line separating inspiration and theft.”[1] Since the dawn of time, skilled craftsmen have looked to others in their trade for creativity. Artists have looked at other artists' styles to develop their approaches; architects... Continue Reading →
Photo by Hal Gatewood on Unsplash Chloe Knue, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (“USWNT”) is suing the U.S. Soccer Federation (“the Federation”).[1] The team is seeking damages for persistent unequal pay.[2] The female players are paid significantly less than male players on the U.S. Men’s National Team (“USMNT”).[3]... Continue Reading →
Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash Madeline Pinto, University of Cincinnati Law Review, Associate Member I. Introduction The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects citizens’ fundamental right to freedom of speech.[1] The First Amendment applies to public universities as arms of the state through the Fourteenth Amendment.[2] University campuses are often heralded as marketplaces of diverse... Continue Reading →
Photo by Chris Brignola on Unsplash Mike Chernoff, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction In copyright infringement lawsuits, a plaintiff may circumstantially prove copying by showing that the defendant had access to the original work and that the allegedly copied work is substantially similar to that original.[1] There are many tests to determine whether works... Continue Reading →
Photo by Deva Darshan on Unsplash Marcus Hughes, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court of Ohio recently heard arguments in a case that asks whether a municipal tax on rental vehicles is preempted by a state law that imposes a license fee on all motor vehicles used on public roadways. The defendant... Continue Reading →
Photo by Nolan Issac on Unsplash J.P. Burleigh, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution requires a government to pay just compensation if it takes private property.[1] But what if that property is taken or damaged in an emergency? In June 2015, a shoplifter fled a Walmart store... Continue Reading →
