By Amy Kerlin, Staff Writer Are rap lyrics protected by the First Amendment? Can limitations be placed on artistic expressions? On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the extent of free speech protection of lyrics in a rap song. In 2014, two Pittsburgh area […]
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‘Resurrecting Truth’ Symposium Explores Importance of Trust in Public Discourse
By Nicole Prieto, Editor-in-Chief Additional Reporting by Natalia Holliday, Web Editor Duquesne University School of Law hosted the symposium “Resurrecting Truth in American Law and Public Discourse: Shall These Bones Live?” last Thursday through Friday, featuring a keynote presentation and two panels of distinguished scholars from various institutions across the […]
Can Disney Play for All the Marvels?
By Samantha Cook, Staff Writer Over the last few weeks, the Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox have reportedly discussed the sale of many of Fox’s media and entertainment assets to Disney.[1] Though the details of the talks have been confidential, it seems clear that Disney’s ultimate goal is […]
President Trump Signs Repeal of Rule Eliminating Forced Arbitration
By Brandon Schall, Staff Writer Banking and business groups got a big “win” after President Trump signed the repeal of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (“CFPB”) rule on forced arbitration.[1] The CFPB had been working on rules for more than four years to make it easier for consumers to file […]
The Question of Concealment Under Pennsylvania Law: Part II
By David Zvirman, Staff Writer As noted in an earlier article, we have all heard on the news of someone getting accused or arrested of carrying a “concealed” firearm, but what does that mean? An average person might ask: is hiding a gun in a jacket or under a shirt […]
Towing Rogue: Predatory Towing and Pending Legislation
By Kurt Valentine, Staff Writer They park along Pittsburgh’s major thoroughfares waiting for an accident. Once they get word of an accident, they race to the scene. The winner of the race gets to tow the car. They are called “chasers”. In 2009, Big Dawg’s Towing, a Pittsburgh towing company, […]
The Element of Intent: How the Court Determines Your Thoughts
By Mariah Mandy, Staff Writer An Age Old Excuse When we were young, the most common response to getting in trouble was “I didn’t mean to.” We used that phrase for all types of circumstances—spilling drinks, making messes, or even hitting our siblings. Sometimes, that excuse would get us out […]
Fast Fashion may be on Fast Decline After Star Athletica Ruling
By Jennifer Carter, Staff Writer Forever 21. H & M. Charlotte Russe. If you’ve visited a shopping center or suburban mall in the last decade, you are bound to recognize these names. They are known as “fast fashion” retailers, and if you’re like roughly half of Americans, you have likely […]
Lessons from Interning at a National Public Interest Organization
By Natalie Tupta, Staff Writer One of the most distinguishable features of Duquesne lawyers and students is the “unique emphasis on justice and service to others,” which is a gift from Duquesne’s Spiritan founders.[1] Because of this moral and ethical grounding, many Duquesne Law students pursue internships and careers in […]
Federal Judge and D.C. Circuit Note that Undocumented Teen Immigrant has Constitutional Right to Abortion
By Amy Kerlin, Staff Writer The right to abortion is guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the landmark case of Roe v. Wade. Last week, the question arose whether undocumented minors who illegally entered the United States also had a constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy. Jane Doe, who […]