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 […]
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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 […]
Exploring Capital Punishment
By Elizabeth Echard, Staff Writer Should criminals be put to death for the crimes they commit? The topic of capital punishment has always been a sensitive issue in the United States. Many individuals have specific opinions as to whether our present society should support such actions. Many debates have focused […]
Morality v. Legality: The Role of the Duty Standard in the Classic Debate
By Mariah Mandy, Staff Writer Imagine This… You are fishing off a public dock, enjoying a pleasant summer day, when a stranger walks onto the same dock and begins fishing nearby. You and the stranger quietly fish in peace for some time, sharing the same dock as you indulge in […]
The State of Our Education: Funding Fundamentals
By Matt DeSantis, Staff Writer Equal education is the bedrock of equality in general, allowing for children from impoverished backgrounds to raise themselves as high as their more fortunate peers. This equality only exists where students are afforded the same opportunities and quality of education as other schools. These […]
NCAA Amateurism Rules Promote Integrity at a Price
By Katherine Mannion, Staff Writer A cornerstone of NCAA athletics has been the staunch enforcement of the amateurism of its athletes. The NCAA’s Division I handbook dedicates almost 30 pages to the concept, defining the ins and outs of where athletes can and cannot be paid before and during […]
USITC Votes that Samsung and LG Aren’t Playing Clean
By Samantha Cook, Staff Writer Whirlpool is a U.S.-based appliance manufacturing conglomerate and a household name. But like many U.S. companies, Whirlpool is struggling to compete with multi-national corporations like Samsung and LG, who import and sell their foreign-made products in the United States, often at lower prices than […]
The Question of Concealment Under Pennsylvania Law: Part I
By David Zvirman, Staff Writer We have all heard of someone getting accused or arrested for carrying a “concealed” firearm on the news, but what does that mean? Does hiding a gun in your jacket count as concealment? If someone sees part of the gun sticking out of the […]
Tattoos are for Life + 70 Years: Copyright Protection for Tattoos
By Kurt Valentine, Staff Writer Throughout the 1800s, Americans attended traveling circuses that “showcas[ed] stunning tattooed [women] to amazed audiences”.[1] Tattooed people were viewed as entertainment; they were human oddities.[2] Perceptions changed, tattoos have moved into the mainstream. In 2015, a Harris Poll asked Americans if they would be […]
Employer Arbitration Clauses Reevaluated in Light of Workers’ Rights
By Phil Raymond, Staff Writer Employers and employees have long fought over how to handle disputes between them. Typically, arbitration clauses are instituted, often without the employee’s knowledge, to circumvent federal and state court systems to handle such disputes. On October 2, 2017, the Supreme Court of the United […]
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