Volume 73 Banquet Recap!
On Thursday, April 13, 2023, the Syracuse Law Review held our annual banquet to celebrate the success of Volume 73! In attendance were law review members (both in person and on… Read more »
Author Archives: Gabrielle Gonzalez
FTX Fallout: How Deep Does the Fraud Run?
Written By: Zachary John Mazuzan Who is FTX and Why Are They in Trouble? FTX was a cryptocurrency exchange platform that was designed to allow everyday individuals who may not… Read more »
Alec Baldwin is Formally Charged in Fatal Film Set Shooting
Written By: Kaitlyn Keane Overview On January 31, 2023, the District Attorney’s office of Santa Fe, New Mexico, formally filed involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah… Read more »
Election of Volume 74 Editorial Board
Syracuse Law Review is honored to announce the election of the Senior Editorial Staff for Volume 74! The newly elected E-Board will fully transition into their new roles by the… Read more »
Eighth Circuit Hears Case That Could Dramatically Change the Voting Rights Landscape
Written By: Tom Sheffield A recent case making its way through the lower federal courts could effect a significant change in the voting rights landscape. The Voting Rights Act of… Read more »
Tesla Investors go all in on Busting Musk for Fraud
Written By: Corey Butts Background on Musk’s Tweet Heard Round the World and his Settlement with the SEC On August 7th, 2018, Elon Musk, co-founder and CEO of Tesla, crafted… Read more »
FTC Proposes Rule Banning and Invalidating Non-compete Clauses in Labor Contracts Nationally
Written By: Joe Schuler The Proposed FTC Rule:On January 5th the Federal Trade Commission released a notice proposing a new rule banning the use of covenants not to compete, colloquially… Read more »
“This is Your Pilot Speaking . . . Please Fasten Your Seatbelts and Prepare for Litigation”
Written By: Michael J. Cimino Southwest Airlines (“Southwest”) has come under intense scrutiny following their series of canceled and severely delayed flights during the holiday season. Southwest was initially able… Read more »
A Dog Toy and Jack Daniel’s: Is “Humor” an Escape to Trademark Infringement Claims?
Written By: Jessica Summers A dog toy closely resembling the iconic Jack Daniel’s whiskey bottle has led to a dispute revolving around whether a product based on humorous parody deserves… Read more »
From the Operating Room to the Picket Line: When Should Medical Staff be Allowed to Leave Their Shift in Order to Engage in Union Activities?
Written By: Jenny R. Cowan Should an operating room nurse, who is also an active member of a state nursing union, be permitted to take an unscheduled break during a… Read more »