*Andrea Hutton I. Introduction Scholars often trace the modern obsession with true crime media to Truman Capote’s 1966 best seller, In Cold Blood.[1] Today, the genre’s popularity is at an all-time high thanks to newer media offering these gory tales. Lovers of these stories have endless options such as the still popular true crime novel,Continue reading “If I Go Missing, Be Sure This Folder Gets Entered as Evidence!”
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Williams v. Kincaid: Outlier or Trendsetter?
*Christina Charikofsky I. Introduction In a summer marked by significant and far-reaching Supreme Court decisions,[1] the Court denied a consequential petition for certiorari in the Fourth Circuit case of Williams v. Kincaid.[2] The denial allowed a landmark ruling, which permitted “gender dysphoria” to qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),[3] toContinue reading “Williams v. Kincaid: Outlier or Trendsetter?”
Term Limits, Age Limits, Or Cognitive Assessments: Evaluating Potential Solutions to America’s Aging Leadership.
*Brendan Bloom I. Introduction America’s political leadership is one of the oldest in its history,[1] and the signs are starting to show. In September, 96-year-old federal judge Pauline Newman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit was suspended from hearing cases after she refused to undergo an evaluation as part of anContinue reading “Term Limits, Age Limits, Or Cognitive Assessments: Evaluating Potential Solutions to America’s Aging Leadership.”
The Rocky Road to Mining in Space and Boulders in the Way of Global Regulation.
*Collin Riley I. Introduction The technological challenges and financial barriers to mining in space remain unconquered as the burgeoning commercial enterprise leaves a trail of defeated companies in its wake.[1] Estimated quantities of precious metals such as platinum, iridium, and gold found in asteroids have prompted staggering evaluations of the industry—some reaching into the trillions.[2] Continue reading “The Rocky Road to Mining in Space and Boulders in the Way of Global Regulation.”
When Business Becomes Personal: Supreme Court Upends a Perceived Barrier to Suing Corporations.
*Shanae T. Jones I. Introduction Imagine buying an air fryer in your home state of New York. One day, the air fryer explodes in your kitchen, causing significant damage. Remembering that the manufacturer operates a small factory in the neighboring state of New Jersey, you file suit against the corporation there. To your dismay, theContinue reading “When Business Becomes Personal: Supreme Court Upends a Perceived Barrier to Suing Corporations.”
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