In this article, Collin Derrig examines the constitutional violations and lies at the heart of Buck v. Bell (1927) in light of the test for overturning articulated by Justice Alito in Dobbs v. Jackson (2022). The article argues that Dobbs presents an opportunity to rectify one of the greatest injustices in the history of the Supreme Court.
Ohioโs Certificate of Qualification for Housing
In this article, Casey Semple discusses how Ohioโs CQH can help those with a criminal record find relief through stable housing and reduce recidivism and what can be done to help further the stated goals of the CQH.
Humphreyโsย Execution? Whetherย Humphreyโs Executorย is Slated for the Supreme Courtโs Chopping Block
In this article, Autumn Christafore discusses Wilcox v. Trump and its implications for Humphreyโs Executor v. United States if it reaches the Supreme Court. She then explores the effects of overturning Humphreyโs Executor on the administrative state.
Patients v. Visitors: The Potential Extension of Title VI Protections within Federally Funded Healthcare Facilities ย
In this article, Michelle L. Hampton analyzes a matter of first impression considering the extension of Title VI protections within federally funded healthcare facilities. This article is written in favor of the extended protections; however, with the recent overturning of several decades-long established precedents, this article acknowledges the possibility that the extension of such racial discriminatory protections may not be granted.
A Lyrical Battle Turned Legal: Drakeโs Odds of Success in his Defamation Suit over Kendrick Lamarโs โNot Like Usโ
In this article, Maria Tobergte examines Drakeโs lawsuit against the producer of the song โNot Like Usโ for its allegedly defamatory lyrics. She concludes that Drake is unlikely to succeed, as the lyrics are more likely hyperbolic rhetoric rather than factual statements.
Data, Democracy, and DOGE: The Privacy Act of 1974 and the Legal Battle Over DOGEโs Access to Personal Information
In this article, Katerina Fernandez examines how the legal challenges against the Department of Government Efficiencyโs (DOGE) access to federal data test the limits of the Privacy Act of 1974 and executive power. The article explores the lawsuits filed against the DOGE and analyzes whether the Privacy Act can effectively restrict government agencies from sharing sensitive data.
Keeping Sovereign Immunity (Kind of) Simple: Why Courts Should Apply the United States v. Georgia Test Strictly
In this article, JT DeGrinney discusses a recent circuit split between the Ninth Circuit and the First, Third, Fifth, and Tenth Circuits regarding how to apply the United States v. Georgia sovereign immunity abrogation test. DeGrinney argues that courts should reject the Ninth Circuitโs approach in favor of the Tenth Circuitโs approach because it promotes efficiency and proper use of judicial discretion.
Proposed Changes to the Delaware General Corporation Law: A Reckless Mistake
In this article, Brett Blair explores the newly proposed amendments to Delawareโs General Corporation Law. He illustrates how the amendments represent a desperate attempt by Delaware to change its corporate law to appease controlling shareholders.
A Missed Opportunity: Culley v. Marshall and the Struggle for Civil Forfeiture Reform
In this article, Hannah Riggle examines the Supreme Courtโs recent decision in Culley v. Marshall and contemplates what the decision signals for civil forfeiture reform moving forward.
The Future of Cryptocurrency Regulation: The Outcome of SEC v. Coinbase
In this article, Emma Wozniak examines how the SEC v. Coinbase case highlights the ongoing struggle to define cryptocurrency regulation, as the SECโs dismissal of its lawsuit against Coinbase signals a shift toward a very different regulatory approach.
