Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash Rachel Harp, Blog Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction The late 20th and early 21st century brought much needed changes to the legal and medical professions. One of the more prominent changes was the shift from paternalism to client- and patient-centered relationships and care.[1] The ethical rules for both... Continue Reading →
Photo by Marvin Meyer on Unsplash Matthew Marino, Executive Editor, University of Cincinnati College of Law I. Introduction The Digital Age has posed unique challenges for law firms. With the rise of in-house legal work and process-savvy legal service providers, some law firms have considered pursuing other streams of revenue under alternative fee arrangements to stay competitive.[1] More... Continue Reading →
Photo by Charlie Deets on Unsplash Logan Kline, Blog Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction Populating nearly every thoroughfare and street corner, billboards are a ubiquitous presence in American life. From the latest blockbuster thriller to public service announcements, billboard advertising serves a pivotal function in communicating with the public at large. As streaming services have... Continue Reading →
Photo by Tim Bieler on Unsplash Paige Richardson, Blog Editor, University of Cincinnati Law Review I. Introduction On June 17, 2021, the Supreme Court decided the latest case to test the inherent tension between fundamental human rights and religious liberty, Fulton v. City of Philadelphia.[1] This tension has afflicted United States jurisprudence because of the uniqueness of the... Continue Reading →
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 →
