In this article, Abriana Malfatti explores the current law on postmortem rights to publicity and argues how State law can protect one’s image from being commodified in death.
In this article, Emmy Blane analyzes whether college athletes are employees in response to In Re: College Athlete NIL Litigation which allows universities to directly share athletic revenue with college athletes. Ultimately, arguing that college athletes should be recognized as employees, this article further examines the implications of college athletes unionizing and collectively bargaining
In this article, Michelle L. Hampton explores a muted victory in a significant historical case involving a federal agency and its racial discrimination in employment practices. This article acknowledges the ruling's implications and predicts possible ripple effects for minority employees and employers.
In this article, Maria Tobergte analyzes Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin, a case addressing whether a religiously affiliated organization can claim an exemption from Wisconsin’s unemployment tax program on the grounds that it operates primarily for religious purposes. She assesses the outcome of the case and argues the most principled way to determine eligibility for such exemptions is to evaluate how an organization’s activities reflect its sincerely held religious beliefs, not whether the organization’s activities align with the state’s definition of typical religious behavior.
In this article, Katerina Fernandez examines the ongoing circuit split over the de minimis exception in music sampling, analyzing the contrasting rulings of the Sixth Circuit (which rejects the de minimis defense for sound recordings) and the Ninth Circuit (which recognizes it). The article explores this divide’s legal and artistic implications and questions whether a Supreme Court ruling, legislative intervention, or industry-driven solutions could provide much-needed clarity.
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 examines the Sixth Circuit’s recent attempt to apply Loper Bright. He uses this case to shed light on the inherent issues in Loper Bright’s decision, urging the Supreme Court to revisit, and clarify, its holding.
In this article, Hannah Riggle examines the growing issue of legal deserts in Ohio and what steps have been taken to increase the number of recently graduated attorneys who are willing to practice in rural communities.
In this article, Emma Wozniak explores how the intersection of AI and copyright law creates significant challenges for creators of AI-generated art. With current regulations requiring human authorship for copyright protection, creators face obstacles in securing legal ownership of their AI-assisted works. As AI technology advances, the need for clearer guidelines becomes critical to protect creators' rights while fostering innovation.
In this article, Elias Aidun examines the Supreme Court’s recent decision in City and County of San Francisco v. EPA and its impact on the Clean Water Act, exploring what this ruling means for the future of water regulation in the U.S.
