Bitcoin: A Catalyst in a Global Experiment

Bitcoin: A Catalyst in a Global Experiment

From their inception, the technologies involved in the evolving world of cryptocurrencies were developed and used intentionally for illegal purposes. The Silk Road was an…

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Constitutional Considerations of Happiness

Constitutional Considerations of Happiness

While the Declaration of Independence recognizes the unalienable rights of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” and the Constitution explicitly protects life and liberty,…

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When Xenophobia Meets the Law: SB1070 to Today

When Xenophobia Meets the Law: SB1070 to Today

In response to the tragic bombings in Paris, Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey announced on November 16, 2015 that he would ask the federal government to…

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Evaluating the New EPA Regulations: A Legal Analysis

Evaluating the New EPA Regulations: A Legal Analysis

Despite President Obama’s desire to fight global warming, true change has been hard to come by. On the legislative front, efforts to work with Congress…

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Religion Bias: How the Constitution Favors "Traditional" Religion

Religion Bias: How the Constitution Favors “Traditional” Religion

When our Founding Fathers ratified the First Amendment, prohibiting Congress from passing laws related to religious expression, religion was defined as the practice of a…

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Restoration of Religious Freedom Act Reinterpreted

Restoration of Religious Freedom Act Reinterpreted

In March of last year, the state of Indiana enacted a statewide version of the Restoration of Religious Freedom Act (RFRA) that was met with…

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Public Health or Personal Exemptions? Assessing the Constitutionality of California’s SB277 School-Entry Vaccination Mandate

Public Health or Personal Exemptions? Assessing the Constitutionality of California’s SB277 School-Entry Vaccination Mandate

In July 2015, the state of California experienced an unexpected measles outbreak in its Disneyland theme park, infecting 131 Californians. This case shocked many, because…

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De Steal: When Art Ownership Meets DNA

De Steal: When Art Ownership Meets DNA

In the largely unregulated global market for art, price setting relies on verifying a particular piece’s authenticity. Forgers have long used technology to mimic the…

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The Supreme Court, Education, and Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court, Education, and Affirmative Action

Since the United States’ inception, the education sector has always faced questions over federal or local regulation. Traditionally, the Supreme Court has balanced this conflict….

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Globalization and American Law: A Review of The Court and the World

Globalization and American Law: A Review of The Court and the World

“Globalization,” or the trend for industries and philosophies to spread across international borders, permeates across a versatile set of societal realms. We see it manifest…

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Are Unpaid Internships Legal?

Are Unpaid Internships Legal?

Americans participate in 1.5 million internships per year, half of which are unpaid [1]. Although unpaid internships lack formal compensation, young students are often won…

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A Most Dangerous Game: Securities laws in the 21st century

A Most Dangerous Game: Securities laws in the 21st century

Crises have plagued the U.S. financial markets consistently since their inception. In response, the U.S. government reacts to each crisis with regulatory introspection, analyzing what…

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