Blog Post #34: Whether the Controlled Substances Act Preempts State Laws Legalizing Marijuana
By Chris Erly State legalization and regulatory efforts of marijuana, most notably in Colorado and Washington, conflict…
Blog Post #33: Planet Fitness’s Judgment-Free Zone Includes LGBT Protections in the Locker Room
By Isabel Gomez Planet Fitness prides itself on being a judgment-free gym where members can workout free…
Blog Post #32: Natural Hair: When Cultural Curiosity Causes Emotional Distress
By Monique Nettleford-Bruce For many black women in the United States, going “natural” has become the champion…
Blog Post #31: Same-Sex Marriage Bans Will Likely be Overturned by The Supreme Court
By Amanda Molina Recently granted certiorari by the Supreme Court for the 2015 term,Obergefell v. Hodges, consolidated with…
Blog Post #30: A Swift Change in Trademark Rights: Taylor Swift’s Battle to Protect Her Brand
By Amy Yoon The future of trademark law has a surprising new face – Taylor Swift.[1]Swift is…
Blog Post #29: Homelessness and LGBTQ Youth
By Krupa Patel Forty percent of homeless youth who receive assistance from some agency or institution have…
Blog Post #28: Voter Empowerment Act
By Emmanuel Catalan On March 19, 2015, members from the House of Representatives such as John Lewis,…
Blog Post #24: Status Update: Facebook and The True Threats Doctrine
By Jeb Harmon On September 15, 2014, Jaleel Abdul-Jabbaar of Washington State hit the “post” button on…
Blog Post #23: Prohibit Employers from Using Background Checks in Hiring Decisions
By Julia Parker The use of background checks and conviction policies to eliminate potential employees from applicant…
Blog Post #22: Regulatory Uncertainty Surrounding Legalization of Marijuana
By Jed H. D’Abravanel The District of Columbia’s (D.C.) peculiar legal status as the seat of the…
