By Drew Crusciel, Staff Writer Courtesy of Pixabay.com In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) is tasked with protecting human health and the environment.[1] One of the most important ways in which they carry out this mission is by writing and enforcing regulations that make those responsible for contamination either clean […]
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Pennsylvania Adopts Automatic Voter Registration
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com By Emily Migdal, Staff Writer On September 19th, 2023, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced that he was implementing automatic voter registration in the commonwealth.[1] Under this policy, Pennsylvania residents will automatically be registered to vote when obtaining or renewing a driver’s license or state ID, streamlining […]
Michael Oher Blindsided By Conservatorship
By: Chloe Clifford, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of unsplash.com The legality and ethics surrounding conservatorships have gained national attention in recent years, most notably with Britney Spears.[1] Recently, another national headline has involved conservatorships. Michael Oher is the most recent example of such a case where a well-known figure comes […]
Musk v. Moderation Policies
By: Emma Betz, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com Elon Musk, owner, chairman and Chief Technology Officer of X Corp., recently filed a lawsuit against the state of California, alleging constitutional challenges to California’s Bill mandating the disclosure of content moderation policies. In September of 2022, the Governor of California, […]
Congress Looks at NFL’s Gambling Policy
By Zayba Chauhdry, Staff Writer The cool fall breeze, fans cheering, and endless excitement filling the air means one thing and one thing only: Football is back. As the new season commences, there is discussion in Congress about the recent legalization of sports gambling in many states, and the potential […]
Social Media Scrutiny Ramps Up Worldwide
By Chuck Siefke, Staff Writer Social media networks have faced significant scrutiny over the years due to a variety of practices. Most recently, data protection, privacy, and mental health concerns have risen to be the most prominent issues. Both the United States and European Union have set out to address […]
Big Tech on Trial: The DOJ’s Case Against Google
By Jenna Anderson, Staff Writer Nearly 90% of Americans use Google as their search engine, making the company’s name synonymous with searching the web.[1] In its civil lawsuit against Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) contends Google became the nation’s top search engine by engaging […]
The Unique Problem with Student Debt in Law School
By John Brophy, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pixabay.com Nobody wants to admit it, but employment search in law school is an ends-driven system, which drives students to pursue jobs that will pay the bills, rather than what they can contribute to the profession. In 2020, the American Bar Association […]
Charter Schools Facing Questions Regarding Constitutionality
By Mia Holtzein-Sirman, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pixabay.com Charter schools are publicly funded yet independently run. This means they rely on government funding but are not required to adhere to a state’s curriculum or standards. Charter schools were conceived to allow more flexibility in teaching styles and curriculum planning.[1] They […]
GRExit Philosophy Gains Momentum
By Regan Jarvis, Feature Editor Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Beginning in 2025, law school applicants may no longer be required to take the Law School Admissions Test (“LSAT”).[1] This decision was determined by a vote by the American Bar Association (“ABA”), after a longstanding debate on the merits of the exam.[2] The […]