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.
Consumers: The Pac-Man of Retail Liability
Ever wonder what happens when you swipe your credit card at a retail store? KLJ Staff Editor Seth Fortenbery discusses the legal liability of major corporations for recent data breaches.
In Memoriam: William Marbury, November 7, 1762 – March 13, 1835
What if a foundational case of American jurisprudence was wrongly decided? KLJ Legal News Editor Colton Givens analyzes a potential issue with Chief Justice John Marshall's opinion in Marbury v. Madison.
The Right to Live in the Worldwide Web: An Exploration of the Battle to Apply the ADA to the Internet
Senior Staff Editor Chris Stewart explores the applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act to the internet, arguing that the ADA should be extended to cover access to websites.
What’s your fantasy? Let’s play daily!
This week on the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Joshua Barnette proposes that state legislatures should regulate daily fantasy sports to capture the potential tax revenue associated with this booming industry.
The Export-Import Bank: Financier or Corporate Welfare?
KLJ Articles Editor Zack Anderson writes about ongoing developments concerning a U.S. government-chartered bank.
Fighting for Consumer Class Action: Heightened Ascertainability in the Sixth Circuit
Staff Editor Houston Bragg examines recent developments regarding the ability of consumer class actions to be certified as a class under Federal Rule of Procedure 23.
Rape: Relationship Required?
Senior Staff Editor Molly Coffey advocates for expanded civil protections for victims of rape and sexual assault,
United States of America v. Don Blankenship – The Case to Watch
This week on the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Ashley Deem describes the high-profile criminal trial of a former coal company CEO in West Virginia.
A Day at the Track: Historic Racing Loses Battle in Wyoming
Staff Editor Alison Zeitlin examines a recent opinion from the Wyoming Attorney General, and its potential impact upon Kentucky's horse racing industry.