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“White Collar Crime” Is A Euphemism To Abandon, Anthony J. Meyer
“White Collar Crime” Is A Euphemism To Abandon, Anthony J. Meyer
SLU Law Journal Online
Although the phrase “white collar crime” is ubiquitous among lawyers, it is a euphemism that creates an arbitrary distinction among crimes and perpetuates an upper-class bias for certain types of criminal conduct while simultaneously denigrating others. The phrase further performs a problematic social signaling function, including by expressly invoking “whiteness.” On balance, the phrase should be abandoned and replaced with one that either creates a meaningful distinction or leads to more inclusiveness in the legal practice.
Chatgpt – What An Attorney Needs To Know When Using This New Tool, Grant Gamm
Chatgpt – What An Attorney Needs To Know When Using This New Tool, Grant Gamm
SLU Law Journal Online
There is a large potential impact of ChatGPT, an AI language processing model, on the legal industry. In this article, Grant Gamm highlights the various benefits and limitations of the new technology, while emphasizing ethical considerations that attorneys must keep in mind when using it. The article also touches on the broader issues of bias and "hallucinations" that can arise with AI tools and their potential impact on society. Overall, the article highlights the need for attorneys to maintain competence in technological advancements and be vigilant about ethical implications when adopting new tools like ChatGPT.
Political Subdivisions, Homelessness, And Vacancy: How Missouri’S Use Of Logrolling Passed House Bill 1606, Kateri Busiek
Political Subdivisions, Homelessness, And Vacancy: How Missouri’S Use Of Logrolling Passed House Bill 1606, Kateri Busiek
SLU Law Journal Online
In June of 2022, Governor Parson signed into law House Bill 1606. HB 1606 contains a diverse set of provisions concerning county financial statements, unlawful camping on state-owned property, and penalties for landowners of vacant property. In this article, Kateri Busiek discusses how House Bill 1606 violates the Missouri Constitution.
Re-Examining The Landscape Of Employee Drug-Testing In Missouri Post-Amendment 3, Paige Hume
Re-Examining The Landscape Of Employee Drug-Testing In Missouri Post-Amendment 3, Paige Hume
SLU Law Journal Online
In November 2022, Missouri residents voted to ratify Amendment 3 to the state constitution and make the recreational use of marijuana legal. Yet, Missouri is one of only a few states that does not have protections for private employment drug testing. In this article, Paige Hume discusses the landscape of employment drug testing in Missouri, as well as the impact of the new amendment on workers.
Grand Juries Should Not Hear Police Misconduct Cases: Grand Juries Will Indict Anything, But A Police Officer, Kaeleigh Wiliams
Grand Juries Should Not Hear Police Misconduct Cases: Grand Juries Will Indict Anything, But A Police Officer, Kaeleigh Wiliams
SLU Law Journal Online
Grand juries will indict everyone but police officers. In this article, Kaeleigh Williams argues that the time has come for a new mechanism to be used in police officer misconduct cases.
When “Empty Is Not Closed”: Organizing Efforts To (Officially) Close St. Louis’ Infamous Workhouse, Brianna Coppersmith
When “Empty Is Not Closed”: Organizing Efforts To (Officially) Close St. Louis’ Infamous Workhouse, Brianna Coppersmith
SLU Law Journal Online
Despite years of community organizing, legal advocacy, and policy change to close St. Louis’ Medium Security Institution, the jail has reopened. In this article, Brianna Coppersmith provides a brief history of the campaign to close the jail, commonly called the Workhouse, and discusses what its reopening might mean for related pending litigation.