In this article, Maria Tobergte analyzes Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin, a case addressing whether a religiously affiliated organization can claim an exemption from Wisconsin’s unemployment tax program on the grounds that it operates primarily for religious purposes. She assesses the outcome of the case and argues the most principled way to determine eligibility for such exemptions is to evaluate how an organization’s activities reflect its sincerely held religious beliefs, not whether the organization’s activities align with the state’s definition of typical religious behavior.

In this article, Maria Tobergte examines Drake’s lawsuit against the producer of the song “Not Like Us” for its allegedly defamatory lyrics. She concludes that Drake is unlikely to succeed, as the lyrics are more likely hyperbolic rhetoric rather than factual statements.