Behind Bars: Rethinking Solitary Confinement in American Prisons Emily Steiner* Solitary confinement is a widely used and highly controversial practice in American prisons that has been the go-to method for handling discipline and security since the mid-1980s. Inmates held in solitary confinement spend approximately twenty-three hours a day in tiny, windowless cells, receiving their foodContinue reading “Rethinking Solitary Confinement in American Prisons”
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Macaque takes a selfie: PETA publicity stunt or genuine animal rights issue?
Macaque takes a selfie: PETA publicity stunt or genuine animal rights issue? Jay Patel* Copyright protections can be sought for “original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression,” which includes any “pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works.” 17 U.S.C. § 102 (2012). Over 100 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that an originalContinue reading “Macaque takes a selfie: PETA publicity stunt or genuine animal rights issue?”
‘Til Consent Do Us Part
‘TIL CONSENT DO US PART: Maryland’s New Ground for No-Fault Dissolution of Marriage Avigayil Pearlman* Marriage is not an institution to be taken lightly; however, divorce is a reality of American life. Unfortunately, the time and expense required to obtain an absolute divorce can be extremely prohibitive in many states. In fact, Maryland did not entertainContinue reading “‘Til Consent Do Us Part”
Is the Senate Eschewing Its Constitutional Duty Concerning Confirmations to the Federal Bench?
Is the Senate Eschewing Its Constitutional Duty Concerning Confirmations to the Federal Bench? Laura Cress* Since Republicans took control of the Senate in January 2015, they have been confirming federal judges at the slowest pace in more than 60 years, since 1953. Jennifer Bendery, Congratulations, GOP. You’re Confirming Judges at the Slowest Rate in 60Continue reading “Is the Senate Eschewing Its Constitutional Duty Concerning Confirmations to the Federal Bench?”
The Supreme Court’s Upcoming Decisions Regarding Class Action Lawsuits
A Well Fitted Suit: The Supreme Court’s Upcoming Decisions Regarding Class Action Lawsuits Christopher Finke* Class action lawsuits have garnered much media attention and have gathered a reputation as opportunities for greedy lawyers. Christine Frymire, Comment, Class Actions a Thing of the Past . . . Or Are They? A Look at the Circuit Courts’Continue reading “The Supreme Court’s Upcoming Decisions Regarding Class Action Lawsuits”
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