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The Future of Digital Asset Regulation Under West Virginia v. EPA

The Future of Digital Asset Regulation Under West Virginia v. EPA

by Jurry Bajwah, Staff Writer In West Virginia v. EPA, the Supreme Court of the United States held that the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) did not have clear authority to devise carbon emissions caps based on a generation shifting approach.[1] Generation shifting is defined as the shift in electricity production from a high […]

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The Global State of Greenwashing: from Wal-Mart to Sharm el-Sheik

The Global State of Greenwashing: from Wal-Mart to Sharm el-Sheik

by Brian Davis, Staff Writer Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) brought suit against Walmart for what they describe as “green claims,” or, “greenwashing.”[1] Greenwashing is a deceptive business practice that occurs when a company misrepresents the extent their products and policies are environmentally sustainable.[2] Walmart will pay $3 million […]

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Law Students Reflect on Virtual Learning

Law Students Reflect on Virtual Learning

by Kay Will, Staff Writer For students currently in the latter half of law school or those who have recently earned their degree, it is likely that virtual learning shaped at least part of their experience. News articles in the past two years have portrayed a mainly negative narrative about […]

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Landmark CTE Case Might Bring Liability to NCAA

Landmark CTE Case Might Bring Liability to NCAA

by Chloe Clifford, Staff Writer Many Americans find football to be a focal point of their autumn and winter, with Thanksgiving pick-up games to fantasy leagues. While football may be a positive hobby for some, for others it is a terrifying reminder of what caused their loved ones to change […]

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Expansion of the Clean Slate Act

Expansion of the Clean Slate Act

By Noah French, Staff Writer In 2018, Pennsylvania became the first state to adopt “Clean Slate” legislation, which took effect on June 28, 2019.[1] Under the Clean Slate initiative, criminal history record information pertaining to eligible criminal and summary records and non-conviction records will be automatically shielded from the public […]

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Recidivism as a Result of How Time is Spent in Jail and Prison

Recidivism as a Result of How Time is Spent in Jail and Prison

By John Brophy, Staff Writer The most idealistic views of incarceration in the United States center around rehabilitation, which is the idea that an offender can be rehabilitated and ultimately reenter society with effective programming. In reality, rehabilitation is often constrained by economic concerns.[1] Thus, many incarcerated people experience ‘warehousing,’ a […]

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Alcohol and Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession

Alcohol and Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession

by Kay Will, Staff Writer When a law student daydreams about their future career, they probably understand that while this profession can be quite rewarding, being a lawyer comes with major challenges. Struggling to maintain a work-life balance because of long hours and clients’ heartbreaking stories are the challenges many […]

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