*Rebecca Odelius I. Introduction The United States is the only country that allows convicted criminals to serve a life sentence without parole for crimes they committed under the age of eighteen.[1] Over the last sixteen years, several Supreme Court decisions have placed limits on when and how individuals convicted under the age of eighteen canContinue reading “Addressing Racial Disparities in Maryland’s Juvenile Justice System: What the Juvenile Restoration Act Could Mean for Maryland’s Black Youth Tried as Adults”
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The Future of Climate Change Liability: A Jurisdictional Battle
*Sarah Steinberg I. Introduction On July 20, 2018, the City of Baltimore filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City against twenty-six fossil fuel companies (collectively, the “defendants”).[1] The City contends that these energy companies should pay the costs associated with climate change in Baltimore.[2] The City alleged that the oil companies engagedContinue reading “The Future of Climate Change Liability: A Jurisdictional Battle”
The Legality and Ethics of Court-Ordered Defendant Vaccination
*Samantha Laulis I. Introduction As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, concern regarding vaccination rates continues increasing.[1] The Delta variant has raised additional concerns about community spread and underscored the importance of vaccination.[2] As a result, many employers, universities, and private businesses now mandate vaccines for in-person return.[3] However, the vaccine mandates continue to generate considerable debateContinue reading “The Legality and Ethics of Court-Ordered Defendant Vaccination”
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