America has historically invalidated the testimony of women– even women testifying against their murderers from their deathbeds. Court opinions Seifert v. State, State v. Long, State v. Keller, and Winfrey v. State allow insight into the justice system’s treatment of women and demand a reevaluation of contemporary protections.
Read MoreThe rising momentum of AI is already revolutionizing the provision of healthcare across the continuum, but the resulting integration of its innovation is leaving patients the most vulnerable — are traditional legal safeguards, like HIPAA, enough to protect patient privacy?
Read MoreThis article looks into the Indian Supreme Court’s refusal to codify same-sex marriage into law. It argues that India should have used the legal framework established by the U.S. to legalize same-sex marriage.
Read MoreIn the third part of this three-part series, Professor Ari Gabinet wraps up his discussion of the cases of SEC v. Ripple Labs, Inc. and SEC v. Terraform Labs Pte. LTD. He points outs issues with a court analysis regarding the marketing of XRP.
Read MoreIn the second part of this three-part series, Professor Ari Gabinet dives further into the cases of SEC v. Ripple Labs, Inc. and SEC v. Terraform Labs Pte. LTD, providing a discussion about whether to classify cryptocurrency or digital tokens as “investment contracts”.
Read MoreIn the first part of this three-part series, Professor Ari Gabinet explores the cases of SEC v. Ripple Labs, Inc. and SEC v. Terraform Labs Pte. LTD. The decisions made in these two court cases raises questions of whether purchases of cryptocurrency would be classified as an “investment contract” under federal securities law.
Read MoreAs universities and governments worldwide grapple with the illicit side of the antiquities trade, notoriously associated with criminal activity like money laundering and terrorism funding, consideration of the shortcomings of standing legislation has become increasingly necessary. (Image via HistoryToday)
Read MoreFreedom of speech has long been one of the hallmarks of American democracy, but the exact limits of which sort of speech is protected (and where) has an equally tenured history of contention. The freedom of speech has been controlled and analyzed in public school environments, and has most recently been expanded under the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. The Court’s ruling has widespread implications for the freedom of speech of minors and in public settings as social media continues to grow.
Read MoreThe Fifth Circuit’s recent decision in favor of Texas House Bill 20 may lead to harm policy implication by facilitating the spread of disinformation. (Image via Twitter)
Read MoreThis article examines the expansion of RICO charges over the past 50 years. From mobsters to gangsters to a former President, it examines the legal evolution and future implications of the law. (Image via ABCNews)
Read MoreThe decline of the manufacturing industry, wage stagnation, and increasing income inequality over the past three decades has left working-class America, particularly in the Midwest, as one of the most vulnerable targets of decades-high inflation – are policymakers doing enough to save them?
Read MoreThis article explores the legality of the established “Ivy League Agreement,” which all merit scholarships, including athletic scholarships. (Image via The Wall Street Journal)
Read MoreBill H.B. 7 which bans topics on race from being taught in Florida’s schools and discussed in the workplace has been met with a series of litigation. (Image via GettyImages)
Read MoreA creative movement of environmental activists is seeking to bestow legal rights, including the right to sue in court, to natural objects.
Read MoreWhat private information can the government access, and can unethical or unconstitutional practices be proven and prevented? Wikimedia, recently dismissed by SCOTUS, shows the difficulty of limiting government power and protecting free communication in the post-9/11 security versus privacy crisis.
Read MoreThe collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has given rise to a host of economic issues and concerns, with public and private sector actors working to quell them. This article gives a synopsis of the collapse and dives into the legal issues surrounding it. (Image via BostonHerald)
Read MoreGoogle is once again in the spotlight as it faces two antitrust lawsuits filed by the Department of Justice and newfound competition from Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This article examines the ins and outs of these developments and the stakes going forward. (Image via AdAge)
Read MoreWho controls art? What is artificial intelligence? And why does our legal system care so much about ownership?
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