In this article, Jacob Metzger discusses how prohibiting attorney representation in small claims court is a solution to keep the court fair and encourages access to justice in civil disputes.
This article by Thomas Kemmet explains Ohio’s recent energy utility legislation in Senate Bill 52 and House Bill 201 and discusses the legislation's impact on Ohio’s ability to combat climate change, and more specifically, Ohio’s ability to adopt Clean Energy Resources.
In his first article for the Blog, Associate Member Chris Colloton advocates for the passage of the Ohio Fairness Act to extend the state’s current anti-discrimination statute to its LGBTQ citizens and suggests that the Ohio puts itself at a significant disadvantage by not doing so.
In her first article for the UCLR Blog, Associate Member Micah Kindred explains how sales tax on software in Ohio can be a complex issue for developers.
Notes and Comments Editor Sarah Stoner argues that states need more than simple procedural guidelines to protect against gerrymandering, and looks at the Ohio legislature's recent attempt to enact an unconstitutional district plan.
Notes and Comments Chair Margaret Tierney explores a recent rise in pay transparency laws, which "allow employees to discuss their compensation with others and inquire into the compensation and benefits of other employees without fear of retaliation or discrimination by the employer."
Executive Editor Lisa Rosenof discusses void and voidable marriages under Ohio law, arguing that Ohio's current approach in voiding marriages that are "shocking to good morals" is problematic and overbroad.
Blog Editor Caleigh Harris examines the Supreme Court's recent decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Caleigh discusses historical abortion jurisprudence, the consequences of the Dobbs decision, and Ohio's current abortion laws.
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash J.P. Burleigh, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction Ohio was set to conduct its primary election on Tuesday, March 17th. But on the evening of March 16th, the state’s executive branch postponed the election to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The delay contradicted an earlier statement from Governor DeWine... Continue Reading →
Photo by Max Böhme on Unsplash J.P. Burleigh, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction During the 19th century, Congress granted railroad companies rights of access to build and operate railroads across public lands.[1] After the Interstate Highway System was built, many railroad companies stopped operating and once-busy railroads fell into disuse.[2] The “rail-trail” movement began... Continue Reading →
