In this article, Thomas Kemmet analyzes the current standing doctrine in the United States and its impact on the environment and compares how other nations grant personhood to natural entities for environmental protection.
Associate Member Chris Colloton examines the recent decision from a federal court in Texas in Braidwood Management, Inc. v. Becerra. Chris argues that the judge not only misapplied the law, but moreover worked to elevate religious freedom to an untenable level at the expense of the health of millions of Americans.
Associate Member Hailey Martin explores the issue of standing to sue as it relates to student loan forgiveness actions suggesting that although difficult to find anyone with standing as required by Article III, political and public pressure may create a riff for the court to accept standing and jurisdiction to hear a suit.
Notes and Comments Editor Austin J. Wishart explains how private sector employers and collective bargaining units may work together to provide reproductive healthcare access to employees in the wake of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.
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 Pavan Trikutam on Unsplash Zachery Hullinger, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review In response to COVID-19 and the accompanying restrictions on gatherings, the Supreme Court had previously postponed its March and April argument sessions.[1] On April 13, 2020, the Court took further action, announcing that it would hold oral arguments via telephone for ten sets of... Continue Reading →
"Law Books" by Mr.TinDC is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. Mike Chernoff, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction In the United States, copyright protection can be extended to original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium.1 However, this protection is restricted for works that have been created as a statement of... Continue Reading →
"Patents, Pez #1" by etorov is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Nathan Potter, Blog Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction Overcoming obviousness is becoming increasingly difficult in some industries due to competitors seeking “blocking” patents.[1] A blocking patent is obtained by one patentee to restrict the make, use, sale, and/or export of an earlier... Continue Reading →
"Atop the front steps"by bobosh_t is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 John Simon, Blog Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction With the 2020 presidential campaign in full swing, Americans have had the opportunity to view the Democratic contenders debate the issues on multiple occasions. While the candidates have addressed issues pertaining to healthcare, college... Continue Reading →
"Doors in the interior" by Dmitry Grigoriev is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 John Simon, Blog Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction In recent history, the Supreme Court has averaged 7,000-8,000 new petitions annually.[1] Of those new cases filed, approximately 80 receive plenary review with oral arguments heard before the Court. [2] On June... Continue Reading →
