By Simon Jaronski, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pixabay.com In today’s contentious political climate, bipartisan legislation has become increasingly rare. However, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have shown support for legislation that would ensure that Americans have access to AM radio in their vehicles. The AM in Every […]
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New Jersey Senator Menendez Facing Corruption Charges
Photo Courtesy of Pixabay By Abigail Palotas, Staff Writer In late September, 2023, an indictment was unsealed alleging that New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, engaged in a corrupt relationship with three New Jersey businessmen.[1] As part of this agreement between 2018 and 2022, the Menendezes […]
Homecoming: Professor Spotlight with Visiting Assistant Professor of Law Lauren Gailey
By Riley Del Rey, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Professor Lauren Gailey It’s been said that a man can’t step in the same river twice for it’s a different river and he’s a different man. Pittsburgh native, 2014 Summa Cum Laude graduate of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law […]
The Longest Serving Political Leader in the US Awaits His Criminal Trial
Chuck Siefke, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pexels.com Nicknamed the “Velvet Hammer,” former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan awaits a federal criminal trial in April of 2024.[1] His tenure of almost forty years as speaker stands as the longest of any federal or state legislative body in United States […]
Local Builders Organization Expands Challenge to Pittsburgh’s Inclusionary Zoning Policy
By Hannah Dean, Juris Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Tyler Rutherford on Unsplash The Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (BAMP) recently filed an amended complaint challenging the expansion of Pittsburgh’s inclusionary zoning policy into a specific section of the Oakland neighborhood.[1] BAMP filed the original complaint against the City of […]
Keeping Your Eye on the Ball
By Danny Lynch, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pixabay.com All around the United States, thousands of people attend or participate in recreational sports either by playing or spectating.[1] When we think of a relaxing afternoon, we may think of spending a few hours on a golf course, attending a baseball […]
FDA Advisory Committee Finding That Phenylephrine Is Ineffective When Ingested Orally Sparks Lawsuits
By: Chloe Clifford, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of unsplash.com In the United States, it is estimated that individuals suffer from over one billion colds each year.[1] With so many people suffering from colds, it is important to be able to rely on pharmacies and the medications that they sell you. […]
The Rise of NIL and Rights of Publicity
By: Nick Georgelis, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixaby.com In 2021, college athletes started legally profiting from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).[1] Athletes across the country such as Caleb Williams, Livvy Dunne, and Bronny James, all began to take advantage of this with NIL valuations eclipsing $2.8 million.[2] This […]
Ammunition Background Checks: A New Regulatory Front for Lawmakers
By: Jackson Tarkowski, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixabay.com In recent years, several states have begun to implement more stringent laws regarding the safety and handling of firearms. New York has been a member of the vanguard in implementing these stronger measures and they have recently joined California as the […]
Delaware County Refuses to Process Expungement Stemming From Governor’s Pardon of Marijuana Conviction
By Jeffery Chmay, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com On October 5, 2023, the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania (“ACLU”) filed a lawsuit “in response to the Delaware County Office of Judicial Support’s refusal to expunge a criminal record due to unpaid court costs, despite a court order requiring […]