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Kentucky General Assembly Passes Heroin Bill, Leaves Questions Open

November 25, 2015 KLJ

Senior Staff Editor Max Fuller discusses recent Kentucky legislation aimed at curbing the heroin epidemic in the Commonwealth.

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In The KLJ Blog Tags drug reform, General Assembly, heroin, Max Fuller

The Downside of Brand Loyalty: Apple Fights to Protect Clients Against Government Overreach

November 23, 2015 KLJ

Staff Editor Will Farmer explains an ongoing case in New York federal court, where Apple is being pressured to reveal confidential consumer information.

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In The KLJ Blog Tags All Writs Act, Apple, consumer protection, William Todd Farmer

The Paris Climate Conference: Solutions for a Legacy Problem

November 18, 2015 KLJ

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.

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In The KLJ Blog Tags Brandon Wells, climate change, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Climate Change Conference, President Obama

The Washington Redskins’ Trademark Registration: Going, Going, Gone?

November 16, 2015 KLJ

Staff Editor Ashley Angello explains the implications of recent proceedings involving the legal fight over the Washington Redskins trademark.

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In The KLJ Blog, Uncategorized Tags Ashley Angello, trademark, Washington Redskins

Bond Rating Downgrade Echoes Failure in Accountability

November 13, 2015 KLJ

Senior Staff Editor Gardner Bell explores the legal implications of Kentucky's ongoing underfunded pension crisis.

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In The KLJ Blog Tags bond rating, Gardner Bell, pension reform

Consumers: The Pac-Man of Retail Liability

November 12, 2015 KLJ

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.

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In The KLJ Blog Tags consumer protection, credit card, data breach, Home Depot, Seth Fortenbery, Sony, Target

In Memoriam: William Marbury, November 7, 1762 – March 13, 1835

November 9, 2015 KLJ

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.

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In The KLJ Blog, Uncategorized Tags Colton Givens, John Marshall, Marbury v- Madison

The Right to Live in the Worldwide Web: An Exploration of the Battle to Apply the ADA to the Internet

November 5, 2015 KLJ

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.

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In The KLJ Blog Tags ADA, Chris Stewart, internet, Scribd

What’s your fantasy? Let’s play daily!

November 3, 2015 KLJ

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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In The KLJ Blog Tags daily fantasy sports, DFS, DraftKings, FanDuel, fantasy sports, Joshua Barnette

The Export-Import Bank: Financier or Corporate Welfare?

October 28, 2015 KLJ

KLJ Articles Editor Zack Anderson writes about ongoing developments concerning a U.S. government-chartered bank.

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In The KLJ Blog Tags Ex-Im Bank, Export-Import Bank, Zack Anderson

Fighting for Consumer Class Action: Heightened Ascertainability in the Sixth Circuit

October 26, 2015 KLJ

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.

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In The KLJ Blog Tags ascertainability, class action, FRCP 23, Houston Bragg, Rule 23, sixth circuit

Rape: Relationship Required?

October 22, 2015 KLJ

Senior Staff Editor Molly Coffey advocates for expanded civil protections for victims of rape and sexual assault,

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In The KLJ Blog Tags domestic violence, Molly Coffey, protective orders, rape, sexual assault

United States of America v. Don Blankenship – The Case to Watch

October 19, 2015 KLJ

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.

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In The KLJ Blog Tags Alpha Natural Resources, Ashley Deem, Don Blankenship, Massey Energy, Upper Big Branch, west virginia

A Day at the Track: Historic Racing Loses Battle in Wyoming

October 14, 2015 KLJ

Staff Editor Alison Zeitlin examines a recent opinion from the Wyoming Attorney General, and its potential impact upon Kentucky's horse racing industry.

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In The KLJ Blog Tags gambling, historic racing, horse racing, Kentucky, wagering, wyoming, Zeitlin

The Case of Michelle Carter: What Would Happen in Kentucky?

October 6, 2015 KLJ

Staff Editor Alexander Magera investigates the potential legal liability for encouraging suicide in Kentucky.

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In The KLJ Blog Tags assist, Conrad Roy III, Magera, massachusetts, Michelle Carter, reckless homicide, suicide

Gatorade vs. Haterade: The Tarnishment Battle of Parody Products

October 1, 2015 KLJ

Staff Editor John Charles Leabo explores a recent trademark infringement lawsuit filed by a well-known sports drink manufacturer against a parody product.

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In The KLJ Blog Tags Gatorade, Haterade, IP, Leabo, patent, tarnishment, trademark

Good Intentions Gone Wrong: Does an Attempt to Bring Awareness to Dangers of Heroin Abuse Give Rise to a Claim for Libel?

September 28, 2015 KLJ

Staff Editor Felisa Moore investigates a family's possible defamation claim when the girlfriend of their deceased relative posted a picture that went viral on social media.

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In The KLJ Blog Tags defamation, Eva Holland, Felisa, heroin, libel, Michael Settles, Moore

Kesha seeks injunction to record new music

September 23, 2015 KLJ

Amidst a legal dispute with her producer, pop singer Kesha asks the court's permission to record new music.

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In The KLJ Blog Tags Colton Givens, defamation, Dr- Luke, injunction, Kesha, Mark Geragos

No Drone Zones: Ensuring Public Safety Through Tighter Regulation

September 21, 2015 KLJ

Staff Editor Tamara J. Patterson explores the recent controversies involving the use of drones near sporting events and populated areas.

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In The KLJ Blog Tags Commonwealth Stadium, drones, FAA, Patterson, regulations

Pop a Top Again: Iowa Supreme Court Says No Crime to Drink on the Front Porch

June 12, 2015 KLJ

In State v. Paye, the Iowa Supreme Court reversed a conviction for public intoxication, holding that “the front steps of a single-family home are not a public place . . .”

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In The KLJ Blog Tags alcohol, Givens, intoxication, Iowa, Paye, porch, public
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