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.
Read moreJiggery 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.
Read moreThe Evidence that Did Make a Murderer
Staff Editor J.R. Leach illuminates evidence not included in the Neflix documentary series "Making a Murderer."
Read moreTattoo 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.
Read moreRegulating 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreProfessional 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.
Read moreBringing 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.
Read moreWeighing 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.
Read moreMuch 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.
Read moreRaiders 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.
Read moreKentucky 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreBond Rating Downgrade Echoes Failure in Accountability
Senior Staff Editor Gardner Bell explores the legal implications of Kentucky's ongoing underfunded pension crisis.
Read moreConsumers: 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.
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreWhat’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.
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