In this article, Kristen Pierce examines Major League Baseball’s antitrust exemption and argues for a repeal of the league’s special privileges.
Major League Monopoly: Examining Possibilities to Overturn Baseball’s Antitrust Exemption
Blog Articles
The Criminalization of Pregnancy Outcomes: Fetal Personhood and Substance Use During Pregnancy
In this article, Anna Marchiony discusses the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health and how prosecutors use states’ fetal personhood laws to prosecute persons who use substances while pregnant. This article criticizes the use of fetal personhood laws to criminalize substance use while pregnant by pointing out that these laws negatively affect both maternal and fetal health, as well as children’s long-term wellbeing. Marchiony advocates for increased access to substance use treatment centers that are equipped to care for pregnant persons.
FTC’s Proposed Ban on Junk Fees: Advocating for Fee Transparency
Reagan Hanna discusses the burden of junk fees on American consumers and the implications of the Federal Trade Commission’s rule prohibiting those junk fees.
Moore Taxes: How the Supreme Court Could Upend Decades of Tax Law
In this article, Ross Chambers discusses the upcoming Supreme Court case, Moore v. United States, and the negative impact it could have on current and future tax legislation.
Hauntings in the Operating Room: Dissecting the Legal and Ethical Implications of “Ghost Surgeries”
In this article, Madeline Brown discusses the alarming phenomenon of "ghost surgery," where a patient's chosen surgeon is replaced by another medical professional in the operating room. Patients may seek redress through lack of informed consent and battery claims, but exploration of additional patient protections is imperative to safeguard patients from this misleading practice.
Bill Proposal: Supreme Court Term Limits
In this article, Kate Brewer delves into the growing demand for Supreme Court reform by discussing the various restrictions on Justices that have been suggested and the likelihood of a recently proposed bill's passage.
A State of Surveillance: The Laws Governing Facial Recognition Technology at Madison Square Garden
Audrey Rotman discusses local, state, and federal laws governing facial recognition technology in the wake of a high-profile case involving attorneys banned from Madison Square Garden.
Elder Financial Exploitation (EFE) Prevention: Comparing Regulations in the Broker Dealer, Banking, and Credit Union Industries
In this article, Ben Rininger analyzes FINRA Rules 2165 and 4512 (rules to prevent elder financial exploitation) and questions whether comparable regulations should be issued for the banking and credit union industries. Rininger suggests that FINRA should engage in data collection to determine whether these policies are worthwhile.
Splitting the Baby: Why Cookie-Cutter Custody is Not the Answer
In this article, Kristen Pierce critiques Ohio’s proposed law that shifts child custody cases away from a fact-sensitive determination to an automatic split between parents.
A Parent’s Legal Duty: The Crumbleys’ Culpability for Failing to Stop a School Shooting
Anna Marchiony explores the legitimacy of the pending criminal cases against James and Jennifer Crumbley, who are charged with involuntary manslaughter for their son’s perpetration of a school shooting. This article analyzes the legal precedent for making bad parenting a crime and discusses whether newly enacted gun control laws are substantive enough to hold parents accountable when their children commit crimes with a firearm.