New on the UC Law Review Blog, Maggie Traubert explores how U.S. labor and immigration laws create a structural paradox in agriculture, relying on migrant farmworkers while denying them meaningful legal protections. The Article argues that this system of vulnerability is not economically inevitable but rather legally constructed and calls for reforms that align worker protections with their essential role in the nation’s food system.
In this article, Nathan Steineker analyzes how the Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision in Anderson v. Intel Corp. and the Department of Labor’s Proposed Rule may jointly reshape ERISA fiduciary standards and expand the use of alternative investments in defined contribution plans.
In this article, Devin Scarborough examines the rise of family influencing in online platforms and the associated risks it poses to child participants. She contends that existing labor regulations are insufficient to properly address the exploitation of child influencers, despite acknowledging recent, although limited, state legislation. This article advocates for stronger legal protections to safeguard the well-being and overall safety of children featured in online content.
In this article, Brooke Karsteter examines whether limited license legal professionals address legal deserts or risk creating a two-tier system and consumer harm. She argues data and design choices matter more than slogans and points to targeted, attorney-led reform as better first step for improving rural access.
In this article, Emmy Blane analyzes whether college athletes are employees in response to In Re: College Athlete NIL Litigation which allows universities to directly share athletic revenue with college athletes. Ultimately, arguing that college athletes should be recognized as employees, this article further examines the implications of college athletes unionizing and collectively bargaining
In this article, Michelle L. Hampton explores a muted victory in a significant historical case involving a federal agency and its racial discrimination in employment practices. This article acknowledges the ruling's implications and predicts possible ripple effects for minority employees and employers.
In this article, Casey Semple discusses how actions taken by Costco during contract negotiations with Teamsters could be considered unlawful after recent Starbucks litigation.
In this article, Autumn Christafore discusses Blake Lively’s recent lawsuit, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation, against Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios. Specifically, she analyzes whether a smear campaign constitutes Title VII Retaliation, as well as Lively’s likelihood of success on her retaliation claim.
In this article, Abigail Crabtree discusses the circuit split concerning whether an employee’s private remedy under Title IX is preempted by a Title VII claim in an educational setting.
In this article, Parker Herren discusses how the ruling in Groff v. Dejoy may impact the future of employment discrimination cases regarding DEI initiatives.
