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 […]
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Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Law
By Merve Karagöz, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixabay.com In today’s fast-paced world, the legal profession, much like every other sector, has seen a remarkable transformation due to the advancements in technology.[1] Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning have become game-changers in the practice of law.[2] These technologies are in […]
Book Bans: The Latest Blow to Public Education?
By Abigail Palotas, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pixabay.com As the widely known and greatly loved Dr. Seuss said, “The more you read the more things you know. The more that you learn the more places you’ll go.”[1] Reading is fundamental in our education system and society. It is a […]
The Nuremberg Trials and How They Influenced International Criminal Law
By Kira Knobloch, Staff Writer Picture courtesy of unsplash.com On October 1st, 1946, 77 years ago, the Nuremberg trials ended after nearly one year of proceedings. [1] For the trials, the allied powers of the United States, Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union formed an International Military Tribunal (“IMT”) […]
The State of Consumer Data Privacy Laws
By Jenna Anderson, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixabay.com Nearly every business interaction includes an additional form of currency—information. Whether purchasing an item, completing an online application, or using a smart device, consumers share their information directly with companies every day. While it seems obvious some personal information is shared […]
Pink’s not just a color it’s an attitude! – The memory of Katie Westbrook
By Riley Del Rey, Juris Staff Writer Katie Elisabeth Westbrook’s legacy lives on for 22 years after the teenager, who sported an unforgettable pink wig and whose dream at age 13 was to become a lawyer, lost her battle with a rare bone cancer called osteosarcoma.[1] One day after her […]
Domestic Violence Protections in the Crosshairs: U.S. v. Rahimi and the Constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8)
By Chase T. Boss, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pexels.com Last year, the Supreme Court held in Bruen[1] that New York’s concealed-carry “proper cause” requirement violated the Second Amendment, opening the door to a new era of gun control challenges.[2] Now, the constitutionality of a federal gun law is scheduled […]
Crypto’s Golden Boy Gets His Day in Court
By Robert Portillo, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixabay The time has finally come for federal prosecutors to make their case against Sam Bankman-Fried, the eccentric former billionaire CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. A man once touted as crypto’s “golden boy” has procured some new less flattering nicknames in the […]
Pittsburgh’s Shopping Mall Predicament
By Simon Jaronski, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Unsplash.com The golden age of shopping malls has long since passed, and Americans have transitioned to a more cynical form of consumerism. Today, Amazon and other online retailers have displaced the multi-faceted mall experience, complete with dining options, idle browsing, and socialization. […]
Pennsylvania Chooses Not to Adopt NextGen Bar Exam for 2026
By Elizabeth Stern, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Unsplash.com The LSAT, three years of law school, countless exams, papers, and research hours all culminate in taking the bar exam for hopeful practicing attorneys. The changing future of the bar exam leaves law students uncertain of which test they will take […]