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“It Wasn’T Me”: The Right Of Publicity In The Age Of Generative Ai, Erin Mcguinness

UC Law Science and Technology Journal

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Liability Standards In Autonomous Robotic Surgery, Hee Jung Cho

UC Law Science and Technology Journal

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Paying For Climate Resilience: A Tax Incentive For Climate Adaptation In New Jersey, Kaeli Brennan

Fordham Environmental Law Review

Climate change poses a significant threat to the health and safety of New Jersey’s coastal communities. Scientists predict rising sea levels and intensifying storms will bring increased flooding, erosion, and other climate-driven coastal hazards. In January 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) adopted the Resilient Environments and Landscapes (“REAL”) rule amendments. While the REAL rules made New Jersey the first state to adopt forward-looking climate-adaptation land-use regulations, New Jersey’s economic and environmental interests conflict. The REAL rules lack sufficient funding to support compliance without deterring development. Further, the high costs associated with sustainable development risk that developers …

Paint The Line Green: Evaluating Consumer Protection And The Reasonable Person Standard In Environmental Greenwashing Claims, Carmen L. Florez

Fordham Environmental Law Review

As more consumers become informed about climate change and their own environmental impact, more businesses begin to market their products as “green,” “eco-friendly,” or “sustainable.” However, not all products marketed as environmentally friendly1 actually are; greenwashing, the deceptive marketing practices that misrepresent or exaggerate a product’s or service’s environmental benefits, is on the rise. Imagine a consumer chooses to buy a new outfit from their favorite brand’s “sustainable” line. They forego other options because they believe their choice will support the brand’s apparent efforts to conserve water and reduce their carbon footprint. Then, the consumer later finds out that the …

Maroonage: A Framework For Environmental Justice And Racial Freedom, Ryan Whyte

Fordham Environmental Law Review

Environmental hazards cause significant harm across society, with certain communities bearing the brunt of these burdens. In response, environmental advocates formed the environmental justice movement to promote equal environmental treatment for all. Closely related to this concept of environmental justice is environmental racism, which focuses on how people of color are disproportionately affected by environmental risks. While efforts to address environmental justice and racism have led to some successes, they have not fully addressed the persistent challenges affecting communities of color.

This Note seeks to apply a maroonage framework to address environmental racism and achieve environmental and racial justice for …

Resisting Nullification In Excessive Force Prosecutions, Sarah E. Wagner

Buffalo Law Review

Police violence in the United States occurs at an alarming rate. Enforcing federal criminal laws aimed at holding law enforcement officers accountable for their misconduct is difficult. Even where there is strong evidence of guilt, jurors often acquit officers rather than allow them to face criminal consequences for their actions. This Article examines suspected nullification verdicts in excessive force cases through the lens of an expansive body of research on juror and jury decision making. What emerges is the theory that nullification verdicts in excessive force cases are a function of the presence of one or more authoritarian jurors, the …

The Case For A Measured Approach To Second-Generation Litigation Finance Reform, Robert Weber

Buffalo Law Review

For the past decade and a half, third-party litigation finance (TPLF) has become an important part of the U.S. civil litigation system, helping litigants (especially plaintiffs) relieve litigation-related financial stresses and prosecute claims to enforce their legal rights. In response to the industry’s appearance, a first generation of TPLF regulation unfolded from roughly 2010 until 2022. This first-generation reform program was a state law phenomenon, with a dozen or so states enacting a series of tentative and piecemeal reforms. Over the past three years, and in response to intense policy demands of business groups like the Institute for Legal Reform …

Hey Siri—Can The Police Search My Period Data?, Tyonna J. Acoff

Buffalo Law Review

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“Justice” By Deception: The Immigration Regime’S Longstanding Reliance On Fraud And Coercion, Lori A. Nessel

Buffalo Law Review

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Back To The Drawing Board? Overdraft Fees, The Congressional Review Act, And The Cfpb’S Path Back To Consumer Protection, Kaitlin Ainsworth Caruso

Buffalo Law Review

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From Classroom To Courtroom And Back: Exit, Voice, And The Struggle Over Public Education In America, Shai Stern

Buffalo Law Review

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Shadows, Not Substance: Trump V. United States, Presidential Criminal Immunity, And Bribery, Lennon Greco

Buffalo Law Review

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Left Behind: How The Ssi Program Fails To Support Young People With Disabilities, Caitlyn B. Acosta

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program was created to protect people with disabilities from extreme poverty. However, its outdated rules and punitive structures trap millions in cycles of poverty and exclusion. For young adults with disabilities, the SSI system worsens existing barriers by limiting income and savings, discouraging work, and fostering dependence instead of independence. Drawing on personal narratives, historical context, and current policies, this Comment highlights how SSI reflects a long legacy of ableism and systemic neglect. The stories of individuals who have been denied dignity, family stability, and community belonging illustrate that reform is not just about policy, …

Statutes Of Unjust Limitations: An Argument In Favor Of Increasing The Statute Of Limitations For Civil Cases Of Adult Sex Crimes In Texas, Athina E. Castañon

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

This Comment argues that Texas’s current five-year statute of limitations for civil claims arising from adult sex crimes is unjust and misaligned with modern trauma research. While Texas has enacted meaningful legislation for child survivors, adult survivors who experience sexual violence after the age of eighteen remain subjected to an arbitrarily short filing window that fails to account for the psychological, social, and economic barriers to reporting and litigation. Drawing on historical context, trauma-informed research, and a comparative analysis of reform efforts, this Comment demonstrates how rigid statutes of limitations disproportionately harm survivors and undermine access to civil justice.

Bridging The Language Gap: Enhancing Interpreter Support And Service For The Benefit Of The Lep Community, Morgan Kuchta

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

English is the language of the court, but when it intends to serve a multilingual public, there must be a strong commitment to uphold the rights of limited English proficient (LEP) individuals. LEP individuals, particularly those that speak rare languages, are disadvantaged by various issues impacting interpreters and the courts. When only the interpreter’s words are reflected in the courtroom and the transcript, it is essential that the court ensures the accessibility of qualified interpretation, as any omission or misinterpretation can hinder access to justice. We must protect the interests of LEP individuals trying to navigate the court system, and …

Status Tanda Pembayaran Pajak Hasil Bumi (Rejleksi Ketidakharmonisan Sistem Recht Kadaster Dan Fiscaal Kadaster Memberikan Keadilan), Suparjo Sujadi

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Permasalahan Pembayaran Ganti Rugi Pengadaan Tanah Bagi Pelaksanaan Pembangunan Untuk Kepentingan Umum, Ujang Bahar

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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The Amendments Of The Constitution Of 1945: Its Impact On Indonesian Legal System, Budi Darmono

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Notiflkasi Hukum Konstitusi Melalui Pendldlkan, Astim Riyanto

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Hak Menguasai Negara: Perspektif Indonesia Sebagai Negara Hukum, Imam Koeswahyono

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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International Environment Protection During Armed Conflict Case Study: Israel-Lebanon Conflict, Arie Afriansyah

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Aspek-Aspek Penting Untuk Dipahami Oleh Para Ahli Praktlsi Hukum Terhadap Penyusunan Laporan Keuangan Pada Suatu Perseroan Terbatas (Suatu Pendekatan Good Corporate Governance), Ari Wahyudi Hertanto

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Fungsi Bank Indonesia Sebagai Pengawas Perbankan Di Indonesia, Mutiara Hikmah

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Hak Asasi Manusia Di Indonesia Ditinjau Dari Berbagai Aspek Kehidupan, Dewi Lestari

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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The Paradox Of Protection: How Age Of Consent Laws Fail The Youth They Were Designed To Defend, Christie Smith

Advanced Issues in Criminal Law: Sex Offenses

This paper examines the historical development, modern inconsistencies, and unintended consequences of age of consent laws in the United States and abroad. Tracing the doctrine from its origins in English common law through reform movements in countries such as the United States, India, and Canada, the paper argues that age of consent laws have often reflected shifting political, economic, and patriarchal objectives rather than coherent principles of protection or developmental maturity. The paper explores discrepancies across jurisdictions, contradictions in adolescent autonomy, gender bias in enforcement, and the overcriminalization of consensual relationships between minors. It further analyzes how modern statutory frameworks …

No Child Left To Heal Alone: Rethinking Restitution For Child Victims Of Sexual Abuse, Jessica Valiani

Advanced Issues in Criminal Law: Sex Offenses

This paper examines the long-term psychological, emotional, and financial harms suffered by child victims of sexual abuse and argues that existing restitution statutes in the United States fail to provide meaningful, sustained support for survivors. Drawing on developmental psychology research, criminal restitution frameworks, and comparative state statutes, the paper demonstrates how current laws often limit recovery to narrow categories of offenses or leave compensation largely discretionary. The paper further analyzes Kentucky’s “Melanie’s Law” as a model for imposing ongoing offender-funded obligations and proposes a new child-centered restitution statute requiring convicted offenders to fund therapy and treatment for survivors of child …

The United States Still Says “I Do” To Marital Rape: An Examination Of Modern Marital Rape Exemptions, Jaiden Herald

Advanced Issues in Criminal Law: Sex Offenses

This paper examines the persistence of marital rape exemptions in the United States despite the formal criminalization of spousal rape in all fifty states. Through historical analysis and statutory comparison, the paper traces the origins of marital rape exemptions to common law doctrines rooted in implied consent, coverture, and the treatment of women as property. It further analyzes modern exemptions that continue to shield perpetrators through loopholes involving cohabitation, incapacity, reporting requirements, or reduced penalties. By highlighting statutes from states such as South Carolina, Arkansas, and Iowa, the paper demonstrates how marital status continues to undermine equal protection for victims …

Pengaturan Kanal Frekuensi Radio Bagi Media Televisi Dalam Perspektif Undang-Undang Nomor 32 Tahun 2002, Tentang Penyiaran Dan Undang-Undang Nomor 5 Tahun 1999 Tentang Larangan Praktek Monopoll Dan Persaingan Usaha Tidak Sehat, Rahmadan Hasbiansyah

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Aspek-Aspek Hukum Perjanjian Distributor Dan Keagenan (Suatu Analisis Keperdataan), Ari Wahyudi Hertanto

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

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Sistem Hukum Negara-Negara Asia Tenggara, Astim Riyanto

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