Blog Post #38: Heritage or Hate: Does the First Amendment Protect Confederate License Plates?
By Robert Jameson In March 2015, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Walker v….
Blog Post #37: The Supreme Court’s Flippant Disregard for Corporate Law Precedent
By Brittany Knutson The majority opinion in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. shows a lack of understanding of relevant…
Blog Post #36: When Wellness Programs Violate GINA and the ACA
By Janei Au The Affordable Care Act created an exception for workplace wellness programs under the HIPAA…
Blog Post #35: Free Range Parenting, Police Discretion, and Unsubstantiated Neglect
By Aabru Madni Debates over parenting styles are always a point of contention for courts.[1] Typically, courts would…
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…