by: Michael McGraw, Assoc. Print Editor Any Pennsylvania residents who have made online purchases since the beginning of September may have noticed the ostensibly sudden emergence of a “sales tax.” While many people have considered online purchases “tax-free,” as of September 1, 2012 the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (“Department of […]
by: Phil Luciano, Staff Writer Those who have ears, let them hear. Those who have bare upper lips, let them be warmed. As many Duquesne Law students may have noticed, the overall style of our humble law school has dramatically increased in the month of November. Small, subtle works of […]
by Mary O’Rourke, Staff Writer On October 31, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral argument on two cases concerning whether a dog sniff is considered a “search” for Fourth Amendment purposes. The Court has ruled on this issue before, and has constantly held that dog sniffs are […]
by Samantha Cavalier, Assoc. Print Editor Colorado and Washington became the first two states in the country to end the prohibition of marijuana with the passage of amendments earlier this week that legalize adult recreational use of the drug. “Voters have spoken and we have to respect their will,” said […]
by Chrissy Giuliano, 3L Contributor Think like a lawyer: The one thing every professor first year said we would learn. When I first heard this phrase during orientation, I had no idea what it meant. As my first year dragged on, I developed a jaded view of the phrase, believing […]
by Ravi Marfatia, Staff Writer Should certain student athletes get paid in addition to their athletic scholarships? Prominent sportswriters certainly think so. Michael Wilbon, a senior columnist for ESPN.com, has said student athletes who participate in basketball and football should get paid based on contracts such as the 10.8 billion […]
by Lauren Gailey, Staff Writer WASHINGTON, DC – As the United States Supreme Court settles into its 2012-2013 term, the Court faces not just questions of law, but questions about its own internal dynamics as well. Last June, the Court announced its controversial decision to uphold the Obama administration’s Patient […]
by: Amy Coleman, Staff Writer Jonathan Hankins’ family made national news when, after developing a series of strange and painful ailments, they discovered that their home was previously used as a methamphetamine laboratory. After moving in on June 2012, Jonathan began experiencing extreme dry mouth. His wife, Beth, also developed […]
by Jenna R. Smith, Staff Writer The current population of Allegheny County Jail is 2,600, and of these 2,600 inmates, 65% will recidivate. However, since October 2006, more than 2,300 males have participated in The Foundation of H.O.P.E. Pre-Release Program at the A.C.J. Of those male inmates participating in this […]
by Christopher J. Allegretti, Staff Writer J. R. R. Tolkien once wrote, “[d]o not be too eager to deal out death in judgment. For even the very wise cannot see all ends.” Whether you support the death penalty as the closest measure for providing justice, or find it barbaric and […]
