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From Blight to Bright - How Land Banks are Revitalizing Pittsburgh

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, […]

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The New Malpractice: Who is Responsible when Artificial Intelligence Makes a Mistake in Healthcare?

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 […]

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Texas v. Tylenol: How the FDA is Stuck in the Middle

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 […]

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Strava v. Garmin: Running into Trouble

Strava v. Garmin: Running into Trouble

By: Jillian Savena, Staff Writer Long gone are the days when running meant lacing up your sneakers and heading outside. Today, the sport sits at the crossroads of fitness and technology, where runs do not really count unless you post about them. But as running has gone digital, the competition […]

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Pay to Stay? Lawsuit Moves to Relieve H-1B Fees

Pay to Stay? Lawsuit Moves to Relieve H-1B Fees

By: Kaushik Srinath, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of pixabay.com On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation, requiring a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, going into effect in 36 hours after signing. The decision was made citing the H-1B visa program had “been deliberately exploited to […]

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LeBron, Hennessy, and Deception?

LeBron, Hennessy, and Deception?

By Jacob Giotto, Staff Writer Alcohol creates biologically induced headaches in about seven ways, upon a quick search on a search engine—dehydration, vasodilation, histamine release, among other things.[1] It may need to add another… A recent advertisement by a massive public figure, announcing his partnership with Hennessy, presumably gave one young […]

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California Governor Gavin Newsom Puts California at the Forefront of Quantum Computing, Where Does that Leave the Rest of Us?

California Governor Gavin Newsom Puts California at the Forefront of Quantum Computing, Where Does that Leave the Rest of Us?

By: AJ Cummins, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Unsplash On October 3, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newson signed Assembly Bill 940 and Senate Bill 80, formally establishing California’s roadmap for quantum technology and fusion energy development. The two new initiatives are the first coordinated state effort to not just fund […]

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Grave Mistakes: When the Law Meets the Wrong Plot

Grave Mistakes: When the Law Meets the Wrong Plot

By: Lauren Shovlin, Staff Writer A mourning daughter visits her deceased mother’s grave only to arrive to find a stranger buried in her mother’s plot. Must the body be removed, and does the decedent’s family have any claim to prevent it? When a decedent is buried in the wrong plot, […]

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