In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Chelise L. Conn Greer discusses the opioid epidemic, the increasing prison population as a result, and the Kentucky Legislature's methods of resolving it.
Read moreIdentifying Proceeds with Blockchain: A Solution to the UCC § 9-315(a) Problem of Proof
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Brittany J. Foster discusses the benefits of Blockchain technology in the realm of secured transactions, particularly with identifying proceeds.
Read moreVictims of Progress: The Tort Liability and Economic Ramifications of Autonomous Vehicles
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Nicholas John Davis lays out the tort and economic ramifications caused by the advancement of self-driving technology.
Read moreDon’t Hate the Players (Nor the Haters), Hate the Game: A “Swift” Dismissal in Copyright Law and the Banalities of Lyricism
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Mark Edward Blankenship Jr. discusses the dismissal of Taylor Swift's copyright lawsuit and its effect on the music industry, the banality of the lyrical phrase in question, and the likelihood of similar lawsuits in the future.
Read moreFederal Tax Reform: Burgeoning The Bottom Line for the Bourbon Industry
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor William Tyler Gilbert analyzes the federal tax reform's effects on the bourbon industry, including the benefits it would have on Kentucky distilleries.
Read moreThe Antiquities Act has a Modern Impact: The Downsizing of Two National Monuments could have Lasting Consequences on Public Federal Lands
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Shannon Rutherford digs into the Antiquities Act, specifically questioning whether a President can substantially modify a national monument proclamation, and, if so, under what circumstances.
Read more“Protect the Jury or Eliminate Racial Bias? How to Proceed After Peña-Rodriguez”
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Spencer Eastwood analyzes exceptions to the Supreme Court's "no-impeachment rule" for juries following the decision in Peña-Rodriguez v. Colorado.
Read moreImproving Landlord-Tenant Relations in Kentucky Through the URLA
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Micah Johnson analyzes landlord-tenant relations in Kentucky, and advocates for statewide adoption of the Uniform Residential Landlord-Tenant Act of 1972.
Read morePartisan Gerrymandering: A Consideration for State Legislatures, Not the Supreme Court
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Stephanie Renzelman analyzes the constitutionality of partisan gerrymandering and considers the judiciary's role in dealing with questions and processes traditionally subject to political branch control.
Read moreThe Governor Giveth, and the Governor Taketh Away: The Authority of the Kentucky Governor to Restore Voting Rights for Ex-offenders
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Matthew Boggs examines the state of voting rights under Governor Matt Bevin, and calls for Kentucky to serve as a leader in criminal justice reform by granting all its citizens the right to vote.
Read moreEliminating the Chase: Fourth Amendment Implications of Warrantless Use of Cell-Site Simulators to Search for Criminal Offenders
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Katie Monin reviews records demonstrating that the federal government utilizes cell site simulators as a form of electronic surveillance, and considers the fourth amendment implications of this practice.
Read moreSocial Media: Will Bevin Be Sliced by a Double-edged Sword?
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Timothy Lovett examines the social media blocking habits of Governor Matt Bevin, and questions whether public officials have a right to block users from their social media accounts in light of the recent holding in Davison v. Loudon County Board of Supervisors.
Read moreThe Aftermath of Osborne v. Keeney: The Extent of Damages Recoverable for Pre-Accident Fright
In this edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Abbie Carrico reflects on the holding issued by the Kentucky Supreme Court in Osborne v. Keeney, and urges courts to be cautious not to award plaintiffs pre-accident fright damages where sufficient objective evidence is not provided.
Read moreThe Never Ending Traffic Stop: Why Informing Citizens of Completion is Necessary
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Madeline Moss discusses the Supreme Court's holding in Rodriguez v. United States, and calls for a bright line rule establishing that law enforcement officials must inform citizens when the mission of a traffic stop has been completed.
Read moreConservation Easements: Is it “In Perpetuity” or “Close Enough”?
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Bethany Davenport examines the tax implications of conservation easements, and calls for a firm interpretation of the phrase "in perpetuity" either in the form of a regulation or ruling by the Supreme Court.
Read moreCould Louisville be Liable for Rick Pitino's Entire Coaching Contract?
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Jacob M. Bartlett takes an in-depth look at former Louisville Basketball Coach Rick Pitino's contract, and questions whether the University could be liable for his full salary.
Read moreAre Administrative Law Judges Unconstitutionally Appointed?
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Roger K. Morris questions the constitutionality of administrative law judge appointments, and examines the impact such appointments have on federal agencies.
Read moreShould Judges Swipe Left on Social Media?
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor William J. Barker II discusses potential ethical complications that could arise from the use of social media by judges and attorneys across Kentucky.
Read moreGoogle, Inc.: The Death of a Trademark?
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Nicole Pottinger examines the issue of verb appropriation in trademark law, and considers the difficulties companies, such as Google, may face in maintaining their registrations.
Read moreProfiting off Near Fatalities: Mylan Inc.’s EpiPen Price-Gouge
In this week's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Samuel L. Hoops highlights the price-gouging of EpiPens by Mylan Inc., and considers the possible ramifications of this practice under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (“RICO”) Act.
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