No More Bloody Taxes: Growing Opposition to the “Tampon Tax”
In this week's KLJ Online Blog, Staff Editor Victoria Dickson discusses the recent public debate concerning abolition of the sales tax on feminine hygiene products.
No WASPs Allowed: The Strict Regulations of Arlington National Cemetery
In this week’s KLJ Online Blog, newly-elected Notes Editor Olivia Keller discusses a family's fight to inter a female WWII veteran in Arlington National Cemetery.
Litigation Finance: The Problems with Betting on Justice
In this week’s KLJ Online Blog, Staff Editor James Grant Sharp discusses recent developments in the proliferation of litigation finance.
Miss Kentucky USA v. The Madam
In this March Madness edition of the KLJ Online Blog, Legal News Editor Colton Givens dissects the lawsuit between University of Louisville student Kyle Hornback and Katina Powell, the person at the center of the Louisville basketball recruiting scandal.
Valuing Fido
In this week's KLJ Online Blog, newly-elected Notes Editor Devon Cobb discusses a case involving the valuation of damages for the loss of a pet.
Jiggery Pokery: What the Constitution Says about Selecting Justice Scalia’s Replacement, and What Republicans and Democrats Should be Saying Instead
In this special edition of the KLJ Online Blog, Senior Staff Editor Nate Fowler discusses the constitutional issues surrounding the death and replacement of Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia.
The Evidence that Did Make a Murderer
Staff Editor J.R. Leach illuminates evidence not included in the Neflix documentary series "Making a Murderer."
Tattoo Copyright: NBA Superstars, Tattoos, and Video Games
Staff Editor Adam Meyer discusses an ongoing copyright dispute involving video game developers, tattoo artists, and professional basketball players.
Regulating Post-Roe: First Bill Signed by Governor Bevin Amends Kentucky Informed Consent Abortion Law
Staff Editor Mary Tanner investigates the passage of recent Kentucky legislation seeking to regulate abortion rights in the Commonwealth.
The Harmful Clash Between the Bankruptcy Code and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Are Debtors Safe From Abuse?
Staff Editor Megan Niespodziany discusses conflict between the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Bankruptcy Code.
Professional Sports Franchises Enforce Measures to Keep Out Opposing Fans, but Are They Legal?
KLJ Production Editor Elaine Naughton discusses geographic restrictions on ticket sales in professional sports.
Bringing Mary Jane to the Bluegrass: Implications of Medical Marijuana Legalization for Kentucky
Catherine Coldiron, KLJ Staff Editor, discusses proposed legislation to legalize medical and recreational marijuana in Kentucky, and the probable consequences of such measures.
Weighing the Risks: Can Parents Choose Not to Vaccinate?
Staff Editor Emily McClure points out the conflict between some states' vaccination exemption laws and statutes against reckless endangerment.
Much Ado About Nothing: Kentuckians’ Right to Hunt, Fish, and Harvest Wildlife
Senior Staff Editor Graham Marks discusses the implications, or lack thereof, of a Kentucky state constitutional amendment seeking to protect the individual right to hunt and fish in the Commonwealth.
Raiders of the Lost Art: Property Rights and Lost Nazi Treasure
The KLJ Blog returns in the New Year with a post by Staff Editor Cody Barnett, who investigates an ongoing controversy involving looted World War II treasures.
Kentucky General Assembly Passes Heroin Bill, Leaves Questions Open
Senior Staff Editor Max Fuller discusses recent Kentucky legislation aimed at curbing the heroin epidemic in the Commonwealth.
The Downside of Brand Loyalty: Apple Fights to Protect Clients Against Government Overreach
Staff Editor Will Farmer explains an ongoing case in New York federal court, where Apple is being pressured to reveal confidential consumer information.
The Paris Climate Conference: Solutions for a Legacy Problem
Brandon Wells, KLJ Staff Editor, discusses the upcoming Paris Climate Change Conference, and explains President Obama's possible options in committing the United States to climate change agreements.
The Washington Redskins’ Trademark Registration: Going, Going, Gone?
Staff Editor Ashley Angello explains the implications of recent proceedings involving the legal fight over the Washington Redskins trademark.
Bond Rating Downgrade Echoes Failure in Accountability
Senior Staff Editor Gardner Bell explores the legal implications of Kentucky's ongoing underfunded pension crisis.