Maggie Traubert explores how recent state efforts to expand youth employment create conflicts with federal child labor laws, leaving businesses uncertain of the law and young workers potentially at risk of abuse. The article examines how state child labor statutes disrupt the cooperative federalism model, function as “zombie laws,” exploit enforcement gaps, and impose asymmetric legal burdens on businesses.
Brookelynn Stone discusses the current PFAS regulatory landscape and the harmful effects these forever chemicals have on communities throughout the United States. She contends that the current EPA’s actions regarding delaying compliance timelines and weakening reporting requirements for importers and manufacturers undermines public health. She discusses the need for a more coordinated and stable approach to address PFAS as the current patchwork of state level regulations and a fragmented federal approach is insufficient to address issues concerning public health.
Nathan Steineker explores the potential impact of a recent executive order on state laws regulating AI in employment decisions.
Kennedy Aikey explores the rapid rise of deepfake pornography and the real harms inflicted by fabricated intimate images in the digital age. She argues that the DEFIANCE Act is a critical federal response, urging Congress to equip survivors with a meaningful civil remedy and stronger tools to hold anonymous perpetrators accountable.
Jack Frischen looks at the upcoming Supreme Court case Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC and the implication it will have on the safety of American roadways. He argues that the Sixth and Ninth Circuit more accurately interpreted the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act finding common law negligence lawsuits to fall under its safety exception
In this article, Stella Brocker explores a currently blocked Ohio law that would impose age-based restrictions on social media usage, causing such use by minors to be subject to parental consent. She analyzes the constitutional issues implicated by such legislation and considers alternative regulatory strategies for lawmakers that may be better suited to address the harms associated with youth social media use and access.
Josh Smith explores Congress’s latest move to restrict intoxicating hemp products through its latest spending bill following the government shutdown, focusing on what the new federal limits mean for states, regulators, and the future of the hemp industry.
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.
