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Qatar: The World Cup’s Controversial Host

December 18, 2022
by Polyna Uzun International Law

The 2022 FIFA World Cup has brought international fans together to root for their countries in the cherished game of soccer. Yet, the international backlash has never been as prominent with heated discussions about FIFA’s bribery of committee members and ...

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“The Red Trickle”

December 15, 2022
by Sherman Criner Case Law

On Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, millions of Americans awoke to the reasonably predictable news that the Republicans won both houses of Congress, securing majority control of the legislative branch. This reality, albeit utterly false, seemed almost a cer ...

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Brittney Griner’s Ongoing Internment in Russia

December 13, 2022
by Drew Temel US Law

While traveling to Russia in February 2022, Brittney Griner was taken into custody by Russian customs officials at the Sheremetyevo International Airport. The 31-year-old Griner is a standout athlete who has collected numerous accolades throughout her car ...

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Kennedy v. Bremerton School District – The Conflict Between the Free Exercise Clause and Establishment Clause

December 11, 2022
by Irene Biju with No Comment Case Law

Background The United States Constitution includes various protections for religious beliefs. These include the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause, both incorporated in the First Amendment. The Free Exercise Clause grants citizens the ri ...

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Opinion: The Patent System Fails nonprofit Inventors

December 11, 2022
by Alex Penne with No Comment US Law

Background For the 2022 year, pharmaceutical company Pfizer projects $32 billion in sales from COVID-19 vaccines alone. This estimate is derived from Pfizer’s current vaccine patent contracts. Despite worldwide shortages in booster doses, the company r ...

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Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County v. Talevski: The Future of Medicaid Protections

December 11, 2022
by James Gaspar Case Law

Background As of June 2021, Medicaid provided healthcare to over 76 million people who would otherwise not afford it. Medicaid is a conditional program, meaning that states must use government funding in compliance with specific conditions established ...

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Striking Out on Damages: Astros Fans’ Lawsuit Over Sign-Stealing Scandal

December 5, 2022
by Ana Herndon US Law

Against the backdrop of the Astro's 2022 World Series win, it brings back memories of their controversial 2017 victory.  The case Houston Astros, LLC and Houston Astros Management, Inc. v. Adam Wallach was a multi-year class action lawsuit consisting of t ...

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First Amendment Rights of Judges And Other Public Employees (Part IV out of IV)

December 2, 2022
by Angikar Ghosal Case Law

Now, we look at our final case of this four-part series, a 2015 SCOTUS case, where notably a government regulation passed strict scrutiny. Thus, even though a law may infringe on a fundamental right, the strict scrutiny standard can be used to hold the la ...

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Trespass and the Rule of Capture: Briggs v. Southwestern Energy

December 2, 2022
by Madeleine McLean Case Law

Background Adam Briggs, Paula Briggs, Joshua Briggs, and Sarah H. Briggs are all owners of property in Harford Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Their property lays adjacent to property leased by Southwestern Energy (SWN), a U.S. natural gas ...

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Ramirez v. Collier: Religious Implications in the Execution Chamber

November 30, 2022
by Zander Pitrus Case Law

Facts: In 2004, John Ramirez murdered a convenience store clerk, which resulted in him being sentenced to the death penalty. On Feb. 5, 2021, Texas notified Ramirez of his execution date, which was scheduled for Sept. 28, 2021. Consequently, Ramirez fi ...

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