*Macy Hamlett I. Introduction The Sixth Circuit recently decided in Bivens v. Zep, Inc. that an employer cannot be held liable for third-party actions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 unless they “‘intend[ed]’ for the relevant unlawful ‘consequence.’”[1] The Bivens decision creates a new obstacle for employees to hold their employersContinue reading “When the Sixth Circuit Goes Rogue: Bivens v. Zep, Inc. and Title VII Confusion”
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The TAKE IT DOWN Act’s 48-Hour Deadline: What Does It Mean When Section 230 Still Shields Platforms?
*Tyler Konigsberg I. Introduction Artificial intelligence has made it possible to generate fake but realistic intimate images from ordinary photographs.[1] These “deepfakes” spread quickly through social media and private messaging, leaving victims little ability to stop their circulation.[2] The images cause severe harm, and platforms often fail to stop them.[3] Schools across the country areContinue reading “The TAKE IT DOWN Act’s 48-Hour Deadline: What Does It Mean When Section 230 Still Shields Platforms?”
From Courtroom to Locker Room: The House Settlement and the Changing Game of College Athletics
*Hassan Ahmed I. Introduction On June 6, 2025, United States District Judge Claudia Wilken issued an order granting the final approval of the settlement agreement in College Athlete NIL Litigation.[1] This long-awaited settlement brings a resolution to three consolidated antitrust cases against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”): House v. NCAA, Oliver v. NCAA, andContinue reading “From Courtroom to Locker Room: The House Settlement and the Changing Game of College Athletics”
The GLP-1 Telehealth Boom: Can HIPAA Keep Up with Consumer Privacy Risks?
*Benjamin Wachs I. Introduction About one in every eight adults in the United States are taking GLP-1 medications to help treat diabetes and facilitate weight loss.[1] The immense success of these drugs on patients’ weight loss has earned them the nickname “miracle drugs.” [2] The industry is projected to boom into a 30-billion-dollar market byContinue reading “The GLP-1 Telehealth Boom: Can HIPAA Keep Up with Consumer Privacy Risks?”
The One Big Beautiful Bill: Will Students Have to Choose Between Being Buried in Student Loan Debt or Leaving Their Dreams Behind?
*Erika Meadows I. Introduction A third-year medical student at the University of Wisconsin, Kylie Ruprecht, relies on both Unsubsidized and Graduate Plus loans to cover her educational expenses.[1] On July 1, 2026, a provision in the Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 will take effect, establishing new borrowing limits and modifying repayment plans, thus affectingContinue reading “The One Big Beautiful Bill: Will Students Have to Choose Between Being Buried in Student Loan Debt or Leaving Their Dreams Behind?”
