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, 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, 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.
In this article, Emma Wozniak examines how inconsistent state regulations on cannabis contamination create serious health risks for consumers. With no federal oversight, varying standards for testing pesticides, heavy metals, and other toxins leave users vulnerable to unsafe products.
In this article, Erin Gray discusses Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law and the Middle District of Louisiana’s decision to strike down the law as unconstitutional under the Establishment Clause.
In this article, Christian Bugher discusses the proposed amendment to the Kentucky Constitution that will appear on the ballot for Kentucky voters in November. Amendment 2 will allow voters to choose whether taxpayer funds can be allocated to education outside of the state public school system.
Carrington Calder examines the rise of celebrity SLAPP suits and how it could change the landscape of anti-SLAPP suit legislation.
In this article, Kate Brewer discusses recent developments in state legislation on homeschooling, highlighting the different directions that individual states are heading in and the key policy and constitutional considerations surrounding regulations on the practice.
In this article, Kathyrn McIlroy discusses the ethical, legal, and moral implications of the recently proposed Massachusetts bill that would allow prisoners to donate organs or bone marrow in exchange for reduced sentences.
