By Eva Spangler, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Unsplash The landscape of college athletics is changing faster than ever. Traditional rivalries rooted in geography have given way to a new era of coast-to-coast travel, as schools chase media deals and prestige in the wake of widespread conference realignment.[1] The once-stable […]
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Term Limits and the Supreme Court
By Cassidy Crawford, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Unsplash In many government positions, we see term limits imposed or set terms that require re-election when the term has expired. Some examples include the President of the United States, a position that can be held no more than twice by one […]
Slim Results, Heavy Consequences
By Kay Srinath, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of pixabay.com On April 24, 2025, attorneys representing a Maryland man, Todd Engel, filed a negligence lawsuit in the Superior Court of New Jersey against Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic.[1] The lawsuit alleges that use of the medication caused the plaintiff to […]
Prayers for (Due) Process, Continued: Building Bridges Out of Walls
By Elica Semnani, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Elica Semnani On a cold, fall Friday morning, drawn by curiosity, I walked toward the growing prayer group in front of the Southside ICE building. The prayer group consisted of men and women, predominately senior, bundled up together to share their message […]
PA Reduces Child Custody Factors
By Abigail Palotas, Staff Writer Any law student who has taken a family law course will likely recall learning long lists of factors that courts consider when determining alimony, equitable distribution, and child custody. Over 90% of Pennsylvania custody cases settle without trial, but for those that do, these factors […]
The Law Speaks Up: AI Voice Cloning and Consent
By Emma Anmolsingh, Staff Writer AI-generated voices are transforming how individuals create, consume, and connect with content.[1] Although this type of AI has many benefits, it also raises several legal concerns, including but not limited to, privacy violations, defamation, misinformation, breaches of publicity rights, fraud, and identity theft.[2] Voice cloning is the […]
DOJ: “Strike Three you are out.”
By: Jacob Giotto, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Pixabay Would you rather receive: A) $5,000 now; or, B) $20,000,000 in 5 years? Now, a sweetener: if you pick option A you have a chance you will go to prison for 65 years and if you go with B, you have […]
From Blight to Bright – How Land Banks are Revitalizing Pittsburgh
By Jillian Savena, Staff Writer Once known as one of the most affordable cities in the country, Pittsburgh’s housing landscape changed dramatically over the years.[1] Neighborhoods like Lawrenceville and East Liberty have been transformed by renovated homes, expensive apartment complexes, and rising property values.[2] Yet, just a few miles away, […]
The New Malpractice: Who is Responsible when Artificial Intelligence Makes a Mistake in Healthcare?
By Erin Keen, Staff Writer Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides expansive opportunities for the medical field in improving healthcare for patients while reducing costs. As AI use becomes more frequent, attorneys are increasingly focused on the potential liability risks, posing the question: who is responsible when AI use contributes to patient […]
Texas v. Tylenol: How the FDA is Stuck in the Middle
By Sofia Bennett, Staff Writer On October 27, 2025, Ken Paxton, the Attorney General of Texas, filed a complaint on behalf of the state against Johnson & Johnson (J&J), Kenvue, Inc., and Kenzie Brands LLC., the manufacturers of Tylenol.[1] Texas alleged J&J made deceptive marketing claims about Tylenol.[2] Texas claimed […]