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.
Read moreWhen Fundamental Rights Collide: The Legal Conflicts Within and Surrounding Masterpiece Cakeshop.
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Justin Cloyd examines the decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, and questions how far our laws can infringe upon civil liberties to protect civil rights.
Read moreThe Curious Disconnect Between the Rhyme and Reason of TC Heartland
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Abby Clark examines the ramifications of the Supreme Court's recent decision in TC Heartland v. Kraft, focusing specifically on how the holding could impact patent trolls moving forward.
Read moreThe Free Will Distinction Between Self-Defense & the Necessity Defense
In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Dustin Nelson examines the moral equivalency of the necessity defense and self-defense.
Read moreTinkering with Students’ First Amendment Rights in the Age of Cyber-bullying
In this week's edition of the KLJ Blog, Articles Editor Jennifer Henry discusses the difficulty school systems face in their efforts to halt cyber-bullying without infringing the First Amendment rights of students.
Read moreBeached Whale: The Supreme Court’s Sad Suffocation of Public-Sector Unions
In this edition of the KLJ Blog, Notes Editor Brandon Magner provides his insight on the Supreme Court's handling of Janus v. AFSCME, as well as the state of public-sector unions moving forward.
Read moreWhitford v. Gill: Has Partisan Redistricting Finally Gone Too Far?
In this final edition of the Volume 105 KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Andrew Watkins describes recent developments in the fight over the legality of partisan gerrymandering.
Read moreLexmark Challenge to Patent Exhaustion Could Largely Disrupt Intellectual Property Precedent
In this week's edition of the KLJ blog, Production Editor Caroline Snell analyzes the doctrine of patent exhaustion, and the potential ramifications a pending Supreme Court case could have on the intellectual property community.
Read moreThe Legacy of Bears Ears National Monument and the Antiquities Act Under the Trump Administration
In this week's edition of the KLJ Blog, Notes Editor Alex Clay questions the authority of a sitting president to modify or undo the creation of a national monument by a previous president.
Read moreHow Old Are You? IMDB’s Free-Speech Battle Against a California Statute Begins
In this week's edition of the KLJ blog, Production Editor Austin Anderson discusses the First Amendment implications of a California bill restricting websites from posting the age of actors and actresses.
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