The Legacy of Loving & The Future of Same-Sex Marriage
Written by Grace Sullivan Bernard Cohen, who argued the landmark case Loving v. Virginia (1967), died on October 12th, 2020 at age 86. This loss comes exactly one week after… Read more »
Category: Legal Pulse
Could Forced Sterilization Still be Legal in the US?
Written by Leita Powers Whistleblower Complaint Alleging Forced Sterilization in ICE Detention Center Dawn Wooten is a nurse who worked in Ocilla, Georgia at the Irwin County Detention Center, which… Read more »
The Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett and the Future of Stare Decisis
Written by Emily Hildreth On September 26th, President Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to fill the seat Justice Ruth Bader… Read more »
One vs. One Thousand: Former Fighters Obtain Class Certification in Suit against UFC
Written by Gavin Ratcliffe Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters are now scheduled for a major legal fight against their former employer. On September 17, 2020 Judge Boulware indicated that… Read more »
West’s Campaign Goes South
Written by Jake Goldsmith In 2015, Kanye West announced his bid for the 2020 presidency, only to announce a few months later that he would instead be setting his sights… Read more »
“Resoundingly Yes”: The Fourth Circuit Upholds Transgender Student’s Rights
Written by Meghan Mueller This summer, the LGBTQ+ community celebrated a major victory in our country’s highest court. The 6-3 ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County interpreted the protection against… Read more »
Business Bankruptcy and Bonuses: Are Executive Bonuses Mismanagement of the Debtor Company’s Estate?
Written by Alexandra Corradi Introduction Business bankruptcy is a tool commonly used by companies who need to escape from debts owed to their creditors to stay afloat. Companies can reorganize… Read more »
A Perfect Storm: Microsoft Faces Complex Challenges in Potential Acquisition of TikTok
Written by Lisa Liu Mergers and acquisitions deals house some of the most complex and high stakes transactions. A prime example is Microsoft’s (MSFT.O) recent announcement to acquire the U.S…. Read more »
The Trump Administration’s First Foray into Federal Executions
Written by Anna Goodell At 8:07 a.m. on July 14, 2020, the federal government executed Daniel Lewis Lee. His was the first federal execution since 2003. Lee was convicted twenty… Read more »
While the Public Takes to the Streets for Police Accountability, the Supreme Court Remains Silent
Written by Robert Boehlert On June 29, 2020, the Supreme Court denied certiorari for the petitioners in Lech v. Jackson, allowing the 10th Circuit’s holding to remain undisturbed. In Lech,… Read more »