By Elizabeth Stern Photo courtesy of unspalsh.com 2023 marked a historical shift in the legal field. For the first time, a majority of US law firm associates were women.[1] This record represents a growing trend of diversity in law firms for multiple demographics and indicates continued growth of representation in […]
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com By: Emma Betz, Staff Writer As a result of the attacks that took place on October 7, 2023, in Gaza by Hamas, the United States has responded to the crisis with efforts of support for the civilians who continue to remain in danger.[1] Although President Biden […]
By: Bianca Ortalano, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com Do you know the difference between trout and salmon simply by looking at a filet? How about cod and tilapia? Many consumers are unaware that the fish they see on the menu or on a grocery store shelf is not the fish on […]
Nick Georgelis, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of pixabay.com This past term, the Supreme Court addressed central theories of property rights in the case, Tyler v. Hennepin County. In what can be described as ‘home equity theft’ where local governments can seize the value of a property, the Court managed to please […]
By Kat Gingolaski, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com On January 25, 2024, Kenneth Smith became the first person in the world to be executed by nitrogen gas.[1] The United States has multiple methods of execution, with the most common method being lethal injection.[2]However, lethal injection drugs have been more […]
By Maxine Malvar, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Ascertaining the precise meaning of words that make up legal statutes has plagued everyone from Suits fans trying to parse “legalese” to judges writing opinions in the highest court in the land. And though approaches for defining words have varied widely […]
By AJ Cummins Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com On January 30th, Dick Durbin (D-IL), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the bipartisan Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act of 2024 (DEFIANCE Act).[1] The legislation aims to hold responsible parties accountable for the creation and distribution […]
By Danny Lynch, Staff Writer Picture courtesy of pixabay.com On January 1, 2024, The Corporate Transparency Act (“Act”) went into effect, creating new requirements for gathering information regarding business ownership. The Act requires certain companies to report ownership information to thwart financial crimes such as money laundering and tax fraud. […]
Chase T. Boss, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pexels.com The trial of Darrell Brooks, the perpetrator of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, garnered widespread attention for his peculiar behavior, frequent use of quasi-legal jargon, and repeated assertions of being beyond the court’s jurisdiction.[1] Brooks’ expressed beliefs at trial, while […]
By Chuck Siefke, Staff Writer Since the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869, the American railroad system has played a critical role in the development of the transportation and commerce in the United States. Today, there are over 600 freight railroads in the United States and over 130,000 miles […]
