Photo by Phil Roeder on Flickr Trane J. Robinson, Robin2t3@mail.uc.edu, Citations Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review In July, the Supreme Court tied a bow on a term that won’t soon be forgotten. October Term 2019 featured live-streamed, telephonic oral arguments during the May sitting—firsts at the court[1]—complete with seldom-heard questioning from Justice Thomas, a presidential impeachment trial... Continue Reading →
Photo by Bill Oxford on Unsplash Chloe Knue, Blog Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction Courtrooms, by design, are formal places. They are adorned with wood-paneling, rich colors, and the official state or federal seal. The setting is intended to convey the seriousness of the matters at stake. People go to court to... Continue Reading →
Photo by Oz Seyrek on Unsplash William Malson, Blog Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction In 1912, the Ohio Constitution was amended to include the people’s right of referendum, a power that could be exercised against the General Assembly to overturn laws by popular vote. The mechanics and limitations of this power are specified... Continue Reading →
Photo by Anshu A on Unsplash Sam Berten, Blog Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of our daily lives. The United States has reported over 4.5 million cases, with just over 153,000 deaths.[1] Because of the impact of the virus, some businesses now require customers and workers to... Continue Reading →
