Photo by Emiliano Bar on Unsplash Margo McGehee, Blog Chair, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction The United States is the only country in the world that sentences juveniles to life in prison without the possibility of parole.[1] Although twenty-four states and the District of Columbia have banned these sentences for juveniles, nearly 1,500 people are still... Continue Reading →
Photo by Skull Kat on Unsplash Jacob Hoback, Citations Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction Since 1990, free exercise jurisprudence has been relatively straightforward. Under Employment Division v. Smith, religiously motivated conduct is not exempt from neutral and generally applicable laws.[1] In other words, a law could substantially burden a sincere religious practice and still be... Continue Reading →
Photo by Jessie Collins on Unsplash Matthew Marino, Executive Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review This article was originally published in Volume 89, Issue 4 of the University of Cincinnati Law Review. Click here to read the article in full. I. Introduction Access to justice is a cornerstone of the American judicial system.[1] Although justice is promoted through wide access to... Continue Reading →
Photo by Heather Mount on Unsplash Rebekah Durham, Publications Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction In the upcoming 2021 October Term, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear argument in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that has the potential to be one of the most significant abortion rulings of this generation.[1]... Continue Reading →
Photo by Andrea Davis on Unsplash Bennett Herbert, Citations Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction In 2007, Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia had an idea to help pay the bills in their expensive San Francisco, California apartment: rent out an air mattress to travelers for cheaper than the cost of a hotel.[1] Fifteen... Continue Reading →
Photo by Mihai Surdu on Unsplash Rachel Ford, Blog Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction Mechelle was hired at a bank.[1] During her time at the bank, Mechelle rapidly climbed the ranks.[2] However, throughout her four years at the bank, Mechelle had been subject to sexual harassment by her boss.[3] Her boss invited her out to... Continue Reading →
Photo by Edward Cisneros on Unsplash Sabrina Jemail, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review This article was originally published in Volume 89, Issue 4 of the University of Cincinnati Law Review. Click here to read the article in full. I. Introduction Is it truly possible to teach an old dog new tricks? More specifically, what if the old dog is... Continue Reading →
"Start of a Horse Race" by Rennett Stowe is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Brandon Bryer, Editor in Chief, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction Each May, the world looks to Churchill Downs to watch the Kentucky Derby.[1] While “the most exciting two minutes in sports” generates great thrill, it has also generated great controversy.[2] Most recently, the... Continue Reading →
Photo by Jizhidexiaohailang on Unsplash Jacob Hoback, Associate Member, University of Cincinnati Law Review This article was originally published in Volume 89, Issue 4 of the University of Cincinnati Law Review. Click here to read the article in full. I. Introduction Every calendar year includes fun holidays, such as Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Independence Day. But not all... Continue Reading →
Photo by Sean Riley on Flickr Liam McMillin, Managing Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review I will try not to lie to you. You may not believe me, but I’ll do my best to tell you the truth. In this particular situation, I have no reason to not be truthful. This is not always the... Continue Reading →
