Fourth Amendment Further Whittled Away by Utah v. Strieff
–by Jordan Charnetsky Source: Utah v. Strieff, 136 S. Ct. 2056 (2016); Brown v. Illinois, 422 U.S. 590 (1975). Abstract: On June 20, 2016, the United States Supreme Court ruled… Read more »
Category: Legal Pulse
Ohio Governor Vetoes Heartbeat Bill, But Passes Ban on Abortions After Twenty Weeks
–by Bri Szopinski Citations: Sheryl Gay Stolberg, John Kasich Signs One Abortion Bill in Ohio but Vetoes a More Restrictive Measure, N.Y. Times (Dec. 13, 2016), http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/13/us/kasich-ohio-heartbeat-abortion-bill.html?_r=0. Emanuella Grinberg, Ohio Governor… Read more »
Student-Athletes Denied Wages for Athletic Training
–by Ryan White Source: Berger v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, No. 16-1558, 2016 WL 7051905 (7th Cir. Dec. 5, 2016). Abstract: Two former members of the University of Pennsylvania Women’s… Read more »
Arkansas Prosecutor and Amazon at War Over Release of Device’s Data Recordings; Consumer Privacy Rights in Question
–by Samantha Pallini Sources: http://www.cnbc.com/2016/03/29/apple-vs-fbi-all-you-need-to-know.html; http://www.nbcnews.com/news/other/government-can-grab-cell-phone-location-records-without-warrant-appeals-f6C10803204; http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/28/tech/amazon-echo-alexa-bentonville-arkansas-murder-case-trnd/; http://fox40.com/2016/12/28/amazon-echo-may-be-the-key-to-solving-a-murder-case/; https://epic.org/privacy/internet/ftc/EPIC-Letter-FTC-AG-Always-On.pdf Abstract: An Arkansas prosecutor believes that a murder suspect’s Amazon Echo data recordings could be used as evidence in the case. However, Amazon continues to refuse… Read more »
New York Court of Appeals Holds Denial of Coordination Test Due to Language Barrier Not a Violation of Equal Protection and Due Process Rights
–by Sofia Rezvani Citation: People v. Aviles, 2016 N.Y. LEXIS 3573 (Nov. 22, 2016). Abstract: The NYPD does not administer coordination tests when a language barrier prevents an officer from communicating… Read more »
Man’s Sexual Tendencies Properly Admitted to Jury
–by Darian Niforatos Citations: People v. Brewer, 2016 N.Y. LEXIS 3495 (2016); People v. Molineux, 61 N.E. 286 (N.Y. 1901). Abstract: The issue surrounding this case was whether the trial court… Read more »
Prosecutors Can Impeach with Inconsistent Statements to Police
–by Emily Keable Citations: People v. Chery, 2016 N.Y. Lexis 3459 (2016); People v. Savage, 409 N.E.2d 858 (N.Y. 1980). Abstract: When a defendant’s initial statements to the police differ from… Read more »
NYS Law Passed to “Put an End to Airbnb” in NYC; Airbnb has Rushed to Sue for a Preliminary Injunction
–by Carlie Roman Citations: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2015/S6340/amendment/A; http://www.wsj.com/articles/airbnb-in-talks-to-settle-new-york-lawsuit-1477959169 ; http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/22/technology/new-york-passes-law-airbnb.html?_r=0 ; http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-marathon-runners-race-airbnb-new-state-law-article-1.2859787 Abstract: Last month, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law that can impose up to $7,500 in fines for advertising illegal short-term… Read more »
School Boards Forced to Submit to Local Zoning Schemes in Building Athletic Facilities
—by Samuel Cohen Sources: John Wolohan & Samuel Cohen, Zoning Regulations Dismantle School’s Bleachers, Athletic Bus., Nov. 2016, at 22; Jeff Gruba v. Community High School District No. 1, 40… Read more »
New York State Senate Seeks to Stop Scalpers
—by Conor Tallet Sources: S.B. S6931C, 2015-2016 Reg. Sess. (N.Y. 2016); Andrew J. Lanza, Senate Passes Lanza’s Bill to Help Stop “Bots” from Ruining Consumers’ Chances of Buying Concert and Other… Read more »