By Jeffrey Chmay, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Unsplash In March 2022, 16-year-old, Annie Miller, fell from the Paradise Express lift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado.[1] She attempted to load the lift, but was unable to settle into the seat and slipped from the chair.[2] Annie held onto the chair […]
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Study estimates nearly 65,000 pregnancies resulting from rape in states with abortion bans and restrictions following overturn of Roe v. Wade
By Abigail Palotas, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixabay Polls show that about seven in ten Americans say abortion should be allowed in cases of rape or incest.[1] Yet, since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, nine states have banned abortion even in these instances.[2]Five other states have exceptions for […]
Federal Courts Play Legal Ping Pong With Texas’ Controversial Immigration Bill
By Danny Kennedy, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixabay.com In 2023, Texas legislators approved Senate Bill 4 (“S.B. 4”), which would allow for Texas law enforcement to arrest any individual illegally crossing the Mexican border.[1] Initially, S.B. 4 was supposed to go into effect on March 5, 2024, but the […]
Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Address: Higher K-12 Spending and New Sources of Revenue
By: Darren McKenzie, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pixabay.com In February, Governor Josh Shapiro gave his second budget proposal as Governor, unveiling a $48.3 billion spending plan that dedicates a large increase in funding to K-12 and higher education across the state for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.[1]This proposal, a notable 9% increase […]
“You’re Fired” – Or Is He? Trump’s Future on the Presidential Ballot
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com By Drew Crusciel, Staff Writer Is the President of the United States considered to be an officer of the United States under the constitution? This seems to be the key issue in the cases by the states of Colorado and Maine attempting to bar former president […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Swimming in Deceit: Navigating the Troubled Waters of Fish Fraud in the Seafood Industry
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 […]
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