Blog Posts from 2017
How Old Are You? IMDB’s Free-Speech Battle Against a California Statute Begins, J. Austin Anderson
Could Louisville be Liable for Rick Pitino’s Entire Coaching Contract?, Jacob M. Bartlett
Should Judges Swipe Left on Social Media?, William J. Berker II
The Governor Giveth, and the Governor Taketh Away: The Authority of the Kentucky Governor to Restore Voting Rights for Ex-offenders, Matthew I. Boggs
The Aftermath of Osborne v. Keeney: The Extent of Damages Recoverable for Pre-Accident Fright, Abbie Carrico
Mug Shots and the FOIA: Weighing the Public’s Interest in Disclosure Against the Individual’s Right to Privacy in the age of the Internet, Emily T. Cecconi
The Legacy of Bears Ears National Monument and the Antiquities Act Under the Trump Administration, Alex Clay
The Curious Disconnect Between the Rhyme and Reason of TC Heartland, Abby Clerk
When Fundamental Rights Collide: The Legal Conflicts Within and Surrounding Masterpiece Cakeshop, Justin Cloyd
Conservation Easements: Is it “In Perpetuity” or “Close Enough”?, Bethany Davenport
“Blue Lives Matter” Laws: The Extension of Hate Crime Statutes to Include Law Enforcement, Spencer K. Gray
Educating a “Work Ready” Kentucky: A Closer Look at the Impact of Free Community College Legislation in Kentucky, Bennett P. Greene
Tinkering with Students’ First Amendment Rights in the Age of Cyber-bullying, Jennifer L. Henry
Fourth Amendment Privacy Issues: Moving Away from the Historical Practice of Viewing “Reasonable Expectation of Privacy” as a Binary Question, Linsey K. Hogg
Profiting off Near Fatalities: Mylan Inc.’s EpiPen Price-Gouge, Samuel L. Hoops
Conflicting Federal and State Laws Lead to Higher Taxes for the Legal Marijuana Market, Lesley D. Lawson
Social Media: Will Bevin Be Sliced by a Double-edged Sword?, Timothy Lovett
Beached Whale: The Supreme Court’s Sad Suffocation of Public-Sector Unions, Brandon R. Magner
The United States Estate Tax: Demonized by the Public on Behalf of the Few, Sadie R. McCorkle
Eliminating the Chase: Fourth Amendment Implications of Warrantless Use of Cell-Site Simulators to Search for Criminal Offenders, Katie A. Monin
Are Administrative Law Judges Unconstitutionally Appointed?, Roger K. Morris
The Never Ending Traffic Stop: Why Informing Citizens of Completion is Necessary, Madeline Moss
The Free Will Distinction Between Self-Defense & the Necessity Defense, Dustin Nelson
Writing on The Wall: The Enforcement of Stereotypes on the LGBTQ Community, Kevin Spencer Pierson
Google, Inc.: The Death of a Trademark?, Nicole E. Pottinger
Who Stands with Standing Rock?, Sarah A. Quarles
The North American Free Trade Agreement and Its Fate, Alexander H. Risman
Joint and Several Liability Among Co–Conspirators in Drug Conspiracies: A Sweet Forfeiture Deal for the United States Could Turn Bitter in Honeycutt v. United States, Jordan T. Shewmaker
KY Nursing Home Cases Latest Battleground in Arbitration Wars, Page M. Smith
Lexmark Challenge to Patent Exhaustion Could Largely Disrupt Intellectual Property Precedent, Caroline M. Snell
Whitford v. Gill: Has Partisan Redistricting Finally Gone Too Far?, Drew Watkins
Blog Posts from 2016
EMV Chip Cards: Who is Really Benefiting?, Christopher M. Barber
A Salman Swimming Downstream: Salman v. United States and Remote Tippee Liability, Cody S. Barnett
Raiders of the Lost Art: Property Rights and Lost Nazi Treasure, Cody S. Barnett
A Problem with a Picasso: Common Issues Involved in Nazi-Era Art Claims, Victoria K. Boland
Fifth Amendment Tax Returns: How Al Capone Could Have Avoided Alcatraz, Katelyn Brown
Valuing Fido, Devon P. Cobb
Bringing Mary Jane to the Bluegrass: Implications of Medical Marijuana Legalization for Kentucky, Catherine L. Coldiron
Is Fighting ISIS Unconstitutional?, Lydia Curtz
Fair Pay for Great Play, Parker DeAgano
No More Bloody Taxes: Growing Opposition to the “Tampon Tax”, Victoria Dickson
Jiggery Pokery: What the Constitution Says about Selecting Justice Scalia’s Replacement, and What Republicans and Democrats Should be Saying Instead, Kevin Nathaniel Troy Fowler
Kentucky: The Best State to Claim Residency for Animal Abusers, Gabrielle Fulton
Miss Kentucky USA v. The Madam, Colton Givens
You’re Not the Boss of Me: The Misclassification of Workers in the On-Demand Economy, Lindsey Hale
Protecting Non-Native English Speakers from Self-Incrimination, Nathan R. Hardymon
Ex Parte Communications with Treating Physicians and Caldwell v. Chauvin, Benjamin T. Harris
Special Needs Students Deserve More Than “Some Benefit” in Education, Christopher D. Johnson
No WASPs Allowed: The Strict Regulations of Arlington National Cemetery, Olivia Keller
The Evidence that Did Make a Murderer, Vernon Ray Leach Jr.
A Dangerous Alternative to Opiates or a Potential Treatment for Heroin? Kratom Debated, Mary Ann Lee
Merrick Garland and the Greatest Justices That Never Were, Brandon Magner
Much Ado About Nothing: Kentuckians’ Right to Hunt, Fish, and Harvest Wildlife, Graham Marks
Weighing the Risks: Can Parents Choose Not to Vaccinate?, Emily McClure
Tattoo Copyright: NBA Superstars, Tattoos, and Video Games, Adam Meyer
Seaworld Ends Breeding in Captivity: Saving Face or Saving the Orcas?, Jade Morgan
Professional Sports Franchises Enforce Measures to Keep Out Opposing Fans, but Are They Legal?, Elaine C. Naughton
The Harmful Clash Between the Bankruptcy Code and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Are Debtors Safe From Abuse?, Megan Niespodziany
New Treasury Department Rules Limit the Benefit of Corporate Inversions, R. Nicholas Rabold
Litigation Finance: The Problems with Betting on Justice, James Grant Sharp
Regulating Post-Roe: First Bill Signed by Governor Bevin Amends Kentucky Informed Consent Abortion Law, Mary Tanner
Don’t Burn Your House Down to Roast the Pig: Why Your Ballot-Selfies and Yard Signs Aren’t Breaking Any Laws, Rachel Taylor
Blog Posts from 2015
The Export-Import Bank: Financier or Corporate Welfare?, Zack Anderson
The Washington Redskins’ Trademark Registration: Going, Going, Gone?, Ashley L. Angello
What’s your fantasy? Let’s play daily!, Joshua F. Barnette
Bison Populations Might Render the Grand Canyon Less Grand, Julie A. Barr
Bond Rating Downgrade Echoes Failure in Accountability, Gardner B. Bell
On the Horizon: Domestic Drone Use and the Implications of FAA and State Regulation, Meredith Berge
Fighting for Consumer Class Action: Heightened Ascertainability in the Sixth Circuit, Houston Alexander Bragg
Lawmakers Are Not Above the Law, Hillary Chambers
Rape: Relationship Required?, Molly Coffey
“FAIR”ness and Forfeiture: New Bill and Justice Department Order Seek to Reign in Controversial Police Practice, Matt Dearmond
United States of America v. Don Blankenship – The Case to Watch, Ashley N. Deem
The Downside of Brand Loyalty: Apple Fights to Protect Clients Against Government Overreach, William Todd Farmer
Consumers: The Pac-Man of Retail Liability, Seth Fortenbery
A Brief History of Religious Freedom Restoration Acts, Kevin Nathaniel Troy Fowler
Kentucky General Assembly Passes Heroin Bill, Leaves Questions Open, Max Fuller
A Shift Toward Uniformity: the Uniform Bar Exam, David Garner
In Memoriam: William Marbury, November 7, 1762 – March 13, 1835, Colton Givens
Kentucky Supreme Court Roundup, May 2015: Fraternity Houses Receive the Same Protection as Private Residences, Colton Givens
Kesha Seeks Injunction to Record New Music, Colton Givens
Pop a Top Again: Iowa Supreme Court Says No Crime to Drink on the Front Porch, Colton Givens
Haven’t you “Herd”? The “Herd Mentality” And How Much Control Parents Have In Vaccinating Their Children, Sarah Hines
Restroom Choice Could be Mandated for Transgender Students in Kentucky, Mary Katherine Kington
Gatorade vs. Haterade: The Tarnishment Battle of Parody Products, John Charles Leabo
State of Texas v. United States: Immigrant Status Hangs in the Balance for Millions, Tatiana Lipsey
The Case of Michelle Carter: What Would Happen in Kentucky?, Alexander Magera
Good Intentions Gone Wrong: Does an Attempt to Bring Awareness to Dangers of Heroin Abuse Give Rise to a Claim for Libel?, Felisa Sue Moore
“So, I Have This Friend…”, John Osborn IV
No Drone Zones: Ensuring Public Safety Through Tighter Regulation, Tamara J. Patterson
Why You Gotta be So Rude? Don’t You Know [a Chimp] Is Human, Too?: Tommy’s Claim of Personhood, Andrea Reed
Balancing Public Demand with Due Process: What the University of Oklahoma’s Actions Say about Our Society, Bardia Sanjabi
The Right to Live in the Worldwide Web: An Exploration of the Battle to Apply the ADA to the Internet, Chris Stewart
Maintaining the Juvenile’s Right Against Self-Incrimination, Misty Stone
Tragedy of the Commons in Public Health: Eliminating Religious and Personal Belief Exemptions to Compulsory Vaccinations, Sarah Tipton
FIFA Handed a Red Card by the U.S., Michael Tremoulis
The Paris Climate Conference: Solutions for a Legacy Problem, Brandon Wells
Do Ice Bucket Challenge Donations Lack the “Donative Intent” Necessary to be Tax-Deductible?, Mary Ellen Winberly
A Day at the Track: Historic Racing Loses Battle in Wyoming, Alison Zeitlin
