To our Juris writers and readers and to our fellow Duquesne University School of Law classmates, professors, and colleagues: Like all of you, we are perturbed and deeply saddened by the death of George Floyd. It is incredibly disheartening to see the horrors of police brutality and systemic racism so […]
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Intimate Partner Terrorism Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
Photo provided courtesy of Pixabay.com By Elizabeth Fitch, Staff Writer Across the globe, victims of domestic violence are trapped at home with their abusers amid the COVID-19 crisis. They are in more danger than ever, as places continuously shut down due to the pandemic.[1] “Court resources are being stretched extraordinarily […]
Wisconsin Holds In-person Voting in the Midst of COVID-19
Photo provided courtesy of Unsplash.com By Margaret Potter, Blog Editor Imagine your state is holding an election, and you are seeking to exert your constitutional right to vote. But wait – the past month has been filled with turmoil regarding a global pandemic that has resulted in thousands of deaths […]
Health Insurers Sue Government Over Massive Obamacare Losses
Photo provided courtesy of Unsplash.com By David McPeak, Staff Writer Absent an express appropriation, just exactly when does Congress commit taxpayers to a financial obligation? The old adage “if something seems too good to be true, it probably is”— speaks to insurance companies’ theory of relief in Maine Community […]
The Alford Plea: A Mysterious Criminal Procedure Device
Photo provided courtesy of Pixabay. By: Rachel Pressdee, Feature Editor In May 1993, the town of West Memphis, Arkansas was shaken when the bodies of three slain eight-year-old boys were found in a small section of woods known as Robin Hood Hills. [1] In less than a month, three teenagers […]
United States Trails Europe in Data Protection
Photo provided courtesy of Unsplash.com By Christina Pici, Staff Writer In a world where technology is at the forefront of people’s everyday lives, data protection has become an unavoidable topic. Data protection is the process of safeguarding important information from corruption, compromise, or loss.[1] In general, data security refers specifically […]
What Will I Tell Them?: A Reflection
Photo provided courtesy of Unsplash.com By Samantha Dorn, Staff Writer It’s no surprise to anyone that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live. This is an unprecedented time for all of us, and it will be a time that will be forever engrained into our collective psyche. But […]
Department of Justice Seeks New Powers Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
Photo provided courtesy of Pixabay By Shreya Desai, Staff Writer In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) is seeking new emergency powers that would allow federal chief judges to hold individuals in custody indefinitely without a trial during emergencies. [1] The DOJ’s request includes a […]
Harvey Weinstein Has Been Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison, and This is Just the Beginning
Photo provided courtesy of Unsplash.com By Giulia Schaub, Blog Editor After months of pretrial squabbling, a tumultuous voir dire process, and emotional witness testimonies, Harvey Weinstein was convicted of two felony sex crimes on February 24, 2020 [1] and sentenced to 23 years in prison on March 11, 2020. [2] […]
Can the Federal Government Impose a National Quarantine to Stop the Spread of Infectious Diseases and Viruses?
Photo provided courtesy of Unsplash.com By Josh Larkin, Staff Writer As the spread of COVID-19, otherwise known as the Coronavirus, continues across the nation, many citizens are concerned about the idea of being forced to stay in their homes for an extended period. This concern causes many to wonder, can […]
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