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Can the Chevron Doctrine Survive Recent Challenges Brought Before the Supreme Court?

Can the Chevron Doctrine Survive Recent Challenges Brought Before the Supreme Court?

By Danny Kennedy, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com The Chevron deference Doctrine (“Chevron Doctrine”) is a powerful legal precedent used when agency actions are under judicial review, where courts defer to the agency decision should it be a permissible construction of congressional intent.[1] This doctrine has allowed for agencies […]

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Are dating apps addictive? A recent lawsuit says so

Are dating apps addictive? A recent lawsuit says so

By Abigail Palotas, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com Studies indicate 10-50% of couples in the United States met through online dating.[1] Nearly half of dating app users (48%) check their dating app as the last thing they do before going to sleep, and 39% say they check it first […]

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Rise in Diversity Among Law Firms

Rise in Diversity Among Law Firms

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 […]

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A Deferred Order Offering Assistance

A Deferred Order Offering Assistance

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 […]

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Nitrogen Gas: The World’s New Form of Execution

Nitrogen Gas: The World’s New Form of Execution

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 […]

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Senate Introduces Bi-Partisan Bill to Combat the Rise of Nonconsensual Pornogrphaic Deepfakes

Senate Introduces Bi-Partisan Bill to Combat the Rise of Nonconsensual Pornogrphaic Deepfakes

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 […]

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