Author: Brooke Logsdon, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments on the political speech case, Heffernan v. City of Paterson.[1] The case involved Officer Heffernan, who was demoted from his position as a detective because his department believed that he was supporting the adverse mayoral candidate.[2] More specifically,... Continue Reading →
Lack of Consideration Could Lead to Lack of Protection
Author: Brynn Stylinski, Contributing Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review Discrimination and equal pay have been brought back into the public eye through recent celebrity revelations of huge disparities between the salaries of actors and actresses and the boycott of the Oscars by several stars. These issues have long been a part of our society,... Continue Reading →
Daily Fantasy Sports: Game Of Skill Or Game of Chance?
Author: Gabriel Fletcher, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review Draftkings and FanDuel are online daily fantasy sports businesses (DFS).[1] In November of 2015, New York Attorney General (AG), Eric Schneiderman, declared that DFS is gambling, and thus unlawful.[2] The AG’s determination has reignited the discussion over DFS being a game of chance as opposed... Continue Reading →
Ohio Clarifies: Law Enforcement Cannot Conduct Unjustified Search of Vehicle Subsequent to a Recent Occupant’s Arrest
Author: Maxel Moreland, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review Under the Fourth Amendment, absent an impartial and neutral judge or magistrate, warrantless searches are unconstitutional, subject to only a few exceptions.[1] Leak examined two such exceptions—a search incident to a lawful arrest and inventory searches done pursuant to law enforcement’s community-caretaking function.[2] The Ohio... Continue Reading →
Concerted Activity in Social Media: The Future of Labor Activity
Author: Brynn Stylinski, Contributing Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review In today’s world of social media, employee interactions regarding their employers are becoming increasingly more public. Conversations that previously would have taken place in a private home or around the water cooler now take place online and may take many different shapes. Instead of a... Continue Reading →
Per Se Ban On Eyewitness Expert Testimony in Louisiana: Why the Court Should Grant Certiorari
Author: Gabriel Fletcher, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review On November 2, 2015, the United States Supreme Court denied certiorari to Darrill Henry in a Louisiana case concerning eyewitness expert testimony.[1] Louisiana has a per se ban on eyewitness expert testimony.[2] Eyewitness testimony is a key component of our criminal justice system; however, a per... Continue Reading →
To Employ(ee) or Not to Employ(ee): Are Uber Drivers Employees or Independent Contractors?
Author: Gabriel Fletcher, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review Uber drivers in the state of California are challenging Uber Technologies, Inc. (Uber) in a class action suit, arguing that they should be classified as employees instead of independent contractors.[1] The classification of Uber’s drivers will dictate the drivers’ rights and eligibility for employment related... Continue Reading →
Tinker Extended: Students’ Protection or School Tyranny?
Author: Brooke Logsdon, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review Taylor Bell, a high school senior, created a rap song regarding allegations that coaches sexually harassed Bell’s classmates.[1] Hoping to raise awareness to the issue, Bell posted his rap on Facebook, where it made its way to the school community.[2] The rap identified the coaches,... Continue Reading →
Deflated Again: The Court Got It Wrong in “Deflategate”
Author: Gabriel Fletcher, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) of 2011, the National Football League (NFL) Commissioner, Roger Goodell, has the power to punish players for conduct detrimental to the integrity of the game of professional football. The NFL accused Tom Brady, the quarterback of the New England Patriots, of... Continue Reading →
Limits on Judicial Elections: A Thing of the Past?
Author: Andrea Flaute, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review From basic speech restrictions to an outright prohibition on personally solicited campaign funds, judicial candidates, prior to the decisions in Republican Party of Minnesota v. White and Williams-Yulee v. Florida Bar, lacked the basic leeway given to every other candidate to control their campaign.[1] In... Continue Reading →