*Patrick Brooks Police unions are the single greatest obstacle to long overdue policing reform in the United States, which has been vehemently demanded in recent months.[1] Roughly thirty-three states provide collective bargaining rights to law enforcement through statutes informed by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).[2] Under the NLRA, and most state statutes, collective bargainingContinue reading “Police Unions, Labor Law, and Reform: Collectively Bargaining Away Public Policy Decisions and Individual Constitutional Rights”
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A Bite at Apple: Why the Technology Giant is Being Scrutinized by Developers
*Kayla York I. Introduction As of late, Apple has been publicly criticized by application (app) developers and regulators due to its App Store practices.[1] The technology company, which has a two trillion-dollar market value, receives a fifteen to thirty percent commission on certain purchases made within an app sold on the App Store.[2] Apple’s developerContinue reading “A Bite at Apple: Why the Technology Giant is Being Scrutinized by Developers”
Elder Abuse in the Time of COVID: Knowing the Risks and Recognizing the Signs
Eliza McDermott* I. Introduction As COVID-19 began its spread across the country in March 2020, public health officials sounded the warning alarm, alerting Americans that older adults faced a heightened risk of contracting the virus.[1] In a press briefing on March 10, 2020, Dr. Nancy Messonnier—the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’sContinue reading “Elder Abuse in the Time of COVID: Knowing the Risks and Recognizing the Signs”
The Unheard Tenant, the Unlicensed Landlord, and the Unmoved Judge: The Court of Appeals of Maryland Provides Some Relief to Renters in Habitability Disputes
Zachary Babo* I. Introduction Often, landlords are not held “accountable when they don’t ensure minimum standards of habitability” are met.[1] As a result, disputes over substandard living conditions may lead to tenants withholding rent as they wait for repairs that often never come.[2] Instead, landlords respond by initiating summary ejectment proceedings to evict tenants dueContinue reading “The Unheard Tenant, the Unlicensed Landlord, and the Unmoved Judge: The Court of Appeals of Maryland Provides Some Relief to Renters in Habitability Disputes”
“Every Move You Make, Every Step You Take…”: New Legal Concerns Over Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology
*Lisa Blitstein In 2020, uncovered faces and public outings are a rarity as Americans wear face masks and stay home to prevent COVID-19.[1] But while people see each other less than ever before, Congress is assessing how government entities collect data on our faces, specifically through federal use of facial recognition and biometric identification technology.[2]
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