Author Archives: University of Baltimore Law Review Staff

Tik Tok: Viral Video App or National Security Threat?

*Sabrina Marquez I. Introduction The U.S. is following the lead of many countries in its attempt to ban the social media app, TikTok.[1]  TikTok is a short-form media application which allows users to create up to sixty second videos on virtually any topic.[2]  TikTok Inc., a U.S. based corporation, is owned by the Chinese tech companyContinue reading “Tik Tok: Viral Video App or National Security Threat?”

Effect of COVID-19 on the Live Music Industry and the Reopening of Concert Venues

* Hayley Weisman Before COVID-19 (COVID), artists in the live music industry toured the country, bringing arenas full of people together to have one common experience of seeing them perform.[1]  Since March, the live music industry has hit a standstill, with many events getting postponed or canceled as a result of the COVID pandemic.[2]  Many changesContinue reading “Effect of COVID-19 on the Live Music Industry and the Reopening of Concert Venues”

Employment Classification: California Drives Away Rideshare Giants and Threatens the Future of Independent Contractors

*Michael Blanchard I. Introduction Uber and other rideshare companies are making headlines as California seeks to bring an end to the classification of drivers as independent contractors.[1]  In a recently filed lawsuit, California Labor Commissioner, Lilia García-Brower, demands that rideshare companies reclassify drivers and is seeking millions of dollars in civil penalties, in addition toContinue reading “Employment Classification: California Drives Away Rideshare Giants and Threatens the Future of Independent Contractors”

Highest Case Note from Write-On 2020: Kazadi v. State, 467 Md. 1, 223 A.3d 554 (2020)

*Joshua Gehret The Maryland Court of Appeals held that the Circuit Court for Baltimore County abused its discretion when, upon request during voir dire, it declined to question prospective jurors’ willingness and ability to follow jury instructions on fundamental principles of the presumption of innocence, the burden of proof, and the defendant’s right to notContinue reading “Highest Case Note from Write-On 2020: Kazadi v. State, 467 Md. 1, 223 A.3d 554 (2020)”

Should We Beware of “Ban-the-Box” Laws?

*Catalina Habeych Recidivism rates in the United States are some of the highest in the world.  See Christina Sterbenz, Why Norway’s Prison System Is So Successful, Bus. Insider (Dec. 11, 2014, 1:31 PM), https://www.businessinsider.com/why-norways-prison-system-is-so-successful-2014-12.  Persons with a criminal history face high unemployment rates, which lead to higher recidivism rates based on various studies.  Sachi Barreiro,Continue reading “Should We Beware of “Ban-the-Box” Laws?”