The Curiously Nonrandom Assignment of Sixth Circuit Senior Judges
In this edition of KLJ Online, Vol. 108, Clark L. Hildabrand—graduate of Yale Law School and former Law Clerk for Judge Sutton on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals— examines Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals assignments. Further, he analyzes potential weaknesses in the nonrandomness of the judicial assignment system. The Essay relies on data from the Sixth Circuit from 2012-2016.
Concessions Causing Detrimental Impacts on the Original Vision of National Parks
In this edition of KLJ Online, Vol. 107, Kelsey Bryant’s Note discusses concessions at National Parks (lodging, restaurants, and entertainment services) and how they are detrimental to park preservation and the original vision for the parks.
Consumer Class Conflict: The Battle against Heightened Ascertainability in the Sixth Circuit
Note | KLJ Senior Staff Editor Houston Bragg explores the intricacies of the class action heightened ascertainability circuit split and attempts to illuminate the shortcomings of heightened ascertainability and to discourage adoption of heightened ascertainability in the Sixth Circuit.
Why Your Company’s Cyber Breach Isn’t Currently a Bad Thing
Note | KLJ Note Editor Devon Cobb proposes a mandatory SEC timeline for disclosure of cyber breaches to protect investors, maintain market integrity, and ensure the free dissemination of material information.
Meriting Consolidation: Why Criminal Pattern Jury Instructions Should Consolidate Federal Bribery Statutes
Note | KLJ Articles Editor Kierston Eastham Rosen proposes a means to clarify jury instructions for the various federal bribery statutes through consolidation.
Money for Nothing and Your Facts for Free: An Exploration of Political Spending and a Proposal for Combatting Big Money Interests
Note | KLJ Online Committee Editor Chris Stewart examines the upward spiral of campaign spending and discusses solutions to maintain the democratic integrity of our elections.
On a Path to Autonomy: Death With Dignity Paves the Way
Note | KLJ Online Content Editor Joseph Sherman looks at various avenues, judicial and legislative, by which physician assisted death has attempted to gain ground, and what obstacles stand in the way.
A Fare Deal: The Reasonable Regulation of Ridesharing
Note | KLJ Managing Articles Editor Dylan Merrill discusses the regulation gap in the ride-sharing industry and how legislators should close the gap to ensure public safety while supporting an innovative new industry.
More Coverage, More Problems: No Private Remedies for Kentuckians Hurt by HIPAA Violations After Adoption of the Affordable Care Act
Note | KLJ Online Committee Editor Chelsea Hayes discusses the shortcomings of Kentucky law in protecting patients from violations of privacy, and what the state should do about it