By Karissa Murphy, Staff Writer On Nov. 18, 2016, U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick of the Northern District of California dismissed claims brought against Twitter Inc. by the wives and children of American police officers killed in a terrorist attack in Jordan. The families claim that Twitter provided […]
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Employment Discrimination in 2016: Why Isn’t It Racial Discrimination to Make Employees Cut Their Dreadlocks?
By Natalie Tupta, Staff Writer A recent decision by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has rekindled a national debate about the ability of the law to ensure equal employment opportunities to individuals of all races. The debate arises from Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Catastrophe Management Solutions, a […]
Nice Until Proven Naughty: 5 Crazy Christmas Crimes
By Carlie Masterson, Staff Writer ’Tis the season for spreading love and cheer… and also for some psycho Santas to board their sleighs? Here is a synopsis of five crimes where Santa proved to be quite naughty: Santa’s Ho-Ho-Holdup In 2009, a man dressed as Santa with dark sunglasses […]
Juris Dictum: Interview with Associate Dean Wesley Oliver (Part I)
Wesley M. Oliver is associate dean for faculty scholarship, director of the criminal justice program, and professor of law at Duquesne University School of Law. He teaches in the areas of criminal law, criminal procedure, and constitutional law. His scholarship has examined numerous aspects of criminal law and procedure, including […]
Pay to Play: Voter ID Laws as the New Poll Taxes
By Matt DeSantis, Staff Writer The unprecedented nature of this election cycle and its final result have inspired closer inspection of the voting process and the laws that govern it. While the U.S. Constitution relegates certain election laws to the states, the states must still comply with all other […]
Hidden Pitfalls of New Overtime Rules
By Jennifer Carter, Staff Writer On Dec. 1, salaried employees who make less than $47,476 per year will be eligible for overtime pay if they work in excess of 40 hours per week under the revised Fair Labor Standards Act.[1] Employers will have to make choices in how to […]
Facebook v. Snapchat: Facebook Playing Dirty in the Race to Emerging Markets?
By Cameron Mitchell, Staff Writer In the technological race to reach emerging markets, producers of technology are finding ways to slim down, speed up, and find an edge against the competition. Should that involve essentially copying the competition’s product? Facebook appears to be doing just that. Facebook has announced […]
De Facto Mandatory Autonomous Vehicle Ownership
By Kyle Steenland, Staff Writer We have all heard the saying that driving is a privilege and not a right — a privilege regulated by states and dictated by cost. These regulations take many forms across the nation. There exists one commonality, however: legally mandated automotive insurance. With these […]
Legitimate Defense in Mexico: Will it Expand?
By Alex Locke, Staff Writer Most are familiar with the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, which enshrines the right to keep and bear arms. Some may be surprised, however, to learn that the Constitution of Mexico similarly guarantees a right to the private possession of firearms, making […]
Retroactivity and Hope for Juvenile Lifers
By Amber McGee, Staff Writer Teenagers and kids alike are impulsive. Their brains have not fully developed, and they are not yet the people of sound character they may grow to become. Decision making is quicker and based on peer pressure. During one’s teenage years, inhibitions are low, and […]
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