Mofe Koya discusses social media addiction litigation, an emerging area in tort law. She examines how courts have narrowed the reach of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to hold social media platforms accountable for their algorithmic design choices and the negative consequences they have on vulnerable users.
Faith Howard examines the Sixth Circuit’s recent decision in D.A. v. Tri County Area Schools. Ultimately, arguing that the Supreme Court should take the decision up for review to help certify for lower federal courts the extent to which the Fraser standard regarding student speech should apply.
Emmy Blane examines the constitutional doctrines governing the Separation of Powers and analyzes Presidential and Congressional war powers. This Article applies the War Power doctrines to the ongoing U.S. military airstrikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean and argues that Congress’s failure to pass a resolution calling for the termination of the airstrikes significantly expands unilateral presidential war powers.
Devin Scarborough explores the apparent surge in politically motivated violence and examines the recently introduced Ohio House Bill 457 in combatting this violence. She argues that HB 457 inadequately addresses political violence, fails to deter future crime, and utilizes vague and underinclusive language. Ultimately, although she agrees that political violence must be addressed, she argues that legislators should pursue more effective methods in the fight against political violence and calls for HB 457 to be amended.
Brooke Karsteter examines the dangers posed by obsolete laws and constitutional provisions that remain on the books, arguing that these “zombie laws” threaten the integrity of constitutional interpretation and the rule of law itself.
Joshua Smith examines the prosecution of rapper Young Thug and his record label, Young Stoner Life, focusing on the permissibility of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials. It explores the tension between artistic expression and free speech, analyzing key rulings and legal standards while situating the case within broader debates on race, cultural biases, and First Amendment boundaries.
In this article, Brookelynn Stone examines the reauthorization of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. She explores the history of nuclear testing, early attempts to hold the government accountable, and argues that the Act’s sunset dates undermine its ability to provide meaningful redress to affected individuals.
In this article, JT DeGrinney critiques Ohio’s proposed Senate Bill 38, which was introduced in response to the Supreme Court of Ohio’s controversial Berkheimer v. REKM, L.L.C. decision about “boneless” chicken wings. He suggests that the bill as currently written might not achieve its desired effect and proposes changes that might help the bill accomplish its intended purpose.
In this article, Katerina Fernandez examines how the legal challenges against the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to federal data test the limits of the Privacy Act of 1974 and executive power. The article explores the lawsuits filed against the DOGE and analyzes whether the Privacy Act can effectively restrict government agencies from sharing sensitive data.
In this article, Brett Blair explores the newly proposed amendments to Delaware’s General Corporation Law. He illustrates how the amendments represent a desperate attempt by Delaware to change its corporate law to appease controlling shareholders.
