In this article, Kathyrn McIlroy provides an overview of the lawsuit filed by student athletes against the Ivy League, which focuses on whether the Ivy League’s policy of not offering athletic scholarships is anticompetitive in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
Karma is a Relaxing Thought, But Not for Ticketmaster
Associate Member Micah Kindred discusses Ticketmaster’s newest anti-trust accusations in the wake of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour pre-sale.
SVB, SPDIs, and the Future of Banking
In this article, Tanner Dowdy explains the risks inherent in commercial banking, discusses how bank charters and deposit insurance mitigate those risks, and introduces the concept of full reserve banking through Special Purpose Depository Institutions.
Duty of Observation Extended to Corporate Officers
In this article, Tanner Dowdy examines a recent case in the Delaware Chancery Court that extended the duty of observation to corporate officers and discusses what the case could mean for corporate officers in the future.
Professional Golf Monopoly? Analyzing Whether PGA Tour Practices Are Vulnerable Under the Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Associate Member Stephen Fox considers whether various employment actions by the PGA Tour could be violations of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act.
Don’t Forget Reg FD Before Ushering in “Unicorn Trading”
In this article, Tanner Dowdy argues that any change in the securities laws to accommodate secondary trading for “unicorns” should be met with a selective disclosure rule.
Taxagonia
In this article, Paul G. Rando discusses and responds to the tax-based criticisms that have arisen as a result of Patagonia's recent decision to reorganize as a 501(c)(4) entity.
UCLA vs. the University of California: Can the University of California Find the Defense to Stop UCLA’s Run to the Big Ten?
In this article, Associate Member Thomas Kemmet analyzes the potential courses of action the University of California can take to prevent UCLA from joining the Big Ten and whether such actions should be taken.
Breaking Down “Best Interest” for Broker Dealers
Notes and Comments Editor Tanner Dowdy examines the SEC's first Reg BI enforcement action to provide guidance to Broker Dealers.
When is it legal for an employer to discriminate in their hiring practices based on a Bona Fide Occupation Qualification?
Author: Stephanie Scott, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review Although it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee based on the individual’s sex, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 allows employers an exception when employment discrimination is based on a "bona fide occupational qualification” (BFOQ). Courts have upheld... Continue Reading →