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Aba Model Rule 8.4(G): National Adoption Is Long Overdue, Sara Rakowiecki
Aba Model Rule 8.4(G): National Adoption Is Long Overdue, Sara Rakowiecki
SLU Law Journal Online
In 2016, the American Bar Association amended the Model Rules of Professional Conduct to include Rule 8.4(g) in an attempt to include a prohibition against discrimination and harassment with conduct related to the practice of law. While discrimination and harassment remain commonplace in the legal profession, many states refused to adopt Rule 8.4(g) which resulted in an unprecedented response to the ABA amendment. In this article, Sara Rakowiecki emphasizes the necessity for the legal profession to adopt and apply Rule 8.4(g) to cultivate a legal community where lawyers are consistently ethical and professional in the practice of law.
A Roadmap For Suing The Nfl: How San Diego Taxpayers Are Using St. Louis’ Success As A Plan In Their Own Suit Over Relocation, And Will It Pay Off?, Allison Frisella
A Roadmap For Suing The Nfl: How San Diego Taxpayers Are Using St. Louis’ Success As A Plan In Their Own Suit Over Relocation, And Will It Pay Off?, Allison Frisella
SLU Law Journal Online
Last year, the city of St. Louis forced an unprecedented settlement against the Rams, Stan Kroenke, and the National Football League over relocation of the Rams. In this article, Allison Frisella covers how St. Louis' lawsuit can be used as a successful "roadmap" to sue the NFL, and how recent lawsuits filed by San Diego Taxpayers over relocation of the Chargers did just that. The article evaluates the claims made by St. Louis, how San Diego Taxpayers used similar claims in their complaints against the league, and if their successes will be the same as St. Louis.
In A Legal Field Of Uncertainty, Much Change Is Needed Before Commercial Space Flights Become More Common, And Contracts Of Carriage Might Be The Answer, Gavin Coveney
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In this article, Gavin Coveney seeks to give to a short description of current space laws and the lack of regulation. Gavin Coveney also gives a short breakdown of solutions and how current airline Contracts of Carriage provide inspiration for future space Contracts of Carriage.
Force Majeure & The Coronavirus Pandemic’S Effect On Contractual Obligations, Mack Miner
Force Majeure & The Coronavirus Pandemic’S Effect On Contractual Obligations, Mack Miner
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With the rise of the Covid-19 pandemic, some businesses found themselves unable to perform on their contracts due to Covid-19's unpredictable nature, government orders, and a variety of other factors. Many contracting parties responded to the unpredictability by invoking force majeure to avoid performance. In his article, Mack Miner considers revising force majeure clauses to read less like boilerplate language and include specific pandemic-like events to help to ensure future force majeure issues are successfully invoked.
The Role Of Prosecutorial Discretion In The Constitutionality Of Daca, Olivia Dixon
The Role Of Prosecutorial Discretion In The Constitutionality Of Daca, Olivia Dixon
SLU Law Journal Online
DACA has been a controversial immigration program for almost a decade, as it winds its way through the United States's court system. In this article, Olivia Dixon argues that federal judge Andrew Hanen's most recent holding, that DACA is unconstitutional, is wrong, specifically looking at the role prosecutorial discretion plays in the program's constitutionality.
Laws Surrounding Daily Fantasy Sports And Sports Gambling Are Ambiguous; Let’S Just Legalize Both, Patrick Azer
Laws Surrounding Daily Fantasy Sports And Sports Gambling Are Ambiguous; Let’S Just Legalize Both, Patrick Azer
SLU Law Journal Online
There is a discrepancy between laws legalizing daily fantasy sports ("DFS") and laws making sports gambling illegal. In this article, Patrick Azer discusses how DFS has been able to operate under the UIGEA season long fantasy exception, how DFS platforms have disguised sports betting as DFS, and why both DFS and sports betting should be legalized to eliminate ambiguity in the current law.
Proposed Bill In Missouri Senate To Lower Personal Injury Statute Of Limitations To Two Years, Sarah Thompson
Proposed Bill In Missouri Senate To Lower Personal Injury Statute Of Limitations To Two Years, Sarah Thompson
SLU Law Journal Online
The Missouri legislature is considering a bill that would drastically lower the statute of limitations for personal injury claims. What factors should be considered when determining the length of a statute of limitations? In this article, Sarah Thompson discusses the interests that are at stake, some arguments in support, and some arguments in opposition to lowering statutes of limitations.
2022 Mlb Lockout: Time To Re-Examine Baseball's Antitrust Exemption, Adam Renfro
2022 Mlb Lockout: Time To Re-Examine Baseball's Antitrust Exemption, Adam Renfro
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In this article, Adam Renfro examines the legal basis for Major League Baseball's antitrust exemption in light of ongoing lockout in Major League Baseball. This article also discusses ongoing and current threats to the exemption and asserts that the exemption should be abolished once and for all.
What’S In The Forecast For The Spac Boom & The Pslra?, Nick Krone
What’S In The Forecast For The Spac Boom & The Pslra?, Nick Krone
SLU Law Journal Online
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) have exploded in popularity. These so-called “blank check” companies are used as vehicles to take companies public without going through a traditional IPO process. Financial projections in SPACs are currently protected by the safe harbor for forward-looking statements afforded by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (PSLRA). In this article, Nick Krone examines whether SPACs should be protected by the PSLRA.
Should Missouri Consider The Social Cost Of Carbon In Policymaking?, Matthew Geer
Should Missouri Consider The Social Cost Of Carbon In Policymaking?, Matthew Geer
SLU Law Journal Online
The social cost of carbon (SCC) is a tool used by federal agencies to quantify the cost of carbon emissions in policymaking. As concerns surrounding climate change become more pressing, some states have also begun using the SCC in their own policies, rules, and regulations, while other states like Missouri have actively challenged the metric. In this article, Matthew Geer looks at the origin of the federal social cost of carbon and considers its effectiveness as a tool by state governments to guide policymaking that will prevent climate change from causing irreversible harm to Planet Earth.
Judicial Ethics May Decide Whether A Prisoner Can Be Touched As He Is Executed, Mikayla Lewison
Judicial Ethics May Decide Whether A Prisoner Can Be Touched As He Is Executed, Mikayla Lewison
SLU Law Journal Online
The community having faith in the judiciary is vital for the U.S. to function as a democracy. Recently, the Court has become seemingly more politicized, even though Americans prefer an apolitical court. In this article, Mikayla Lewison argues that personal interests of the justices on the Court have likely played a role in whether or not prisoners, like John Henry Ramirez, may have a cleric of their choice inside the chamber as they are executed.
Chambers V. District Of Columbia And The Future Of Title Vii, Andrew Melzer, Alok Nadig, Lindsay Marum
Chambers V. District Of Columbia And The Future Of Title Vii, Andrew Melzer, Alok Nadig, Lindsay Marum
SLU Law Journal Online
Can blatant workplace discrimination escape the grasp of Title VII? In Chambers v. District of Columbia, the D.C. Circuit is considering whether to revisit a rule that employment discrimination must result in “objectively tangible harm” to give rise to a Title VII claim. In this article, the authors argue that the D.C. Circuit should stay true to the language and purpose of Title VII and adopt a standard similar to the simple “treated less well” test used under the NYC Human Rights Law.
Touchdown St. Louis: A Recap Of The Nfl And Rams Lawsuit, Katie Hoffecker
Touchdown St. Louis: A Recap Of The Nfl And Rams Lawsuit, Katie Hoffecker
SLU Law Journal Online
The Rams’ move to Los Angeles in 2016 brought about more than just hard feelings toward the National Football League and owner, Stan Kroenke—it resulted in a billion dollar lawsuit. In this article, Katie Hoffecker analyzes the past five years of the litigation proceedings as the case ultimately settles.
“Under The Guise Of Public Health:” The Biden Administration And Title 42, Casey Plach
“Under The Guise Of Public Health:” The Biden Administration And Title 42, Casey Plach
SLU Law Journal Online
In March 2020, the Trump Administration set forth a policy, now known as Title 42, which closed U.S. borders and allows government officials to immediately expel migrants—including asylum seekers—citing public health concerns in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still in effect today, Title 42 has faced criticism from legal experts and health experts alike, who claim the policy directly conflicts with asylum laws and has little basis in public health. In this article, Casey Plach explores this criticism and critiques the Biden Administration’s continued use of Title 42.
Esg Investing: May Erisa Plan Fiduciaries Consider Environmental, Social, And Governance Factors When Making Investment Decisions?, Morgan Fox
SLU Law Journal Online
ERISA fiduciaries have long sought guidance from the DOL as to whether environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors may be considered in their investment decision-making. In 2020, the DOL issued a final rule requiring ERISA fiduciaries to consider solely pecuniary factors. In this article, Morgan Fox discusses a recently proposed rule under the new Administration that eases the restrictions and provides greater leeway for ERISA plan fiduciaries to consider ESG factors.
Like And Subscribe: The Fight For Student Athletes’ Nil Rights, Jovanny Nava
Like And Subscribe: The Fight For Student Athletes’ Nil Rights, Jovanny Nava
SLU Law Journal Online
Recent developments in state law concerning student athlete’s ability to monetize their name, image, and likeness, as well as the Supreme Court’s recent ruling striking down similar restrictions, does not bode well for the NCAA’s remaining policies. In this article, Jovanny Nava explores the implications of these developments.
Missouri Joins Other States In Providing Unpaid Leave For Domestic And Sexual Violence Victims, Haley Gassel
Missouri Joins Other States In Providing Unpaid Leave For Domestic And Sexual Violence Victims, Haley Gassel
SLU Law Journal Online
Domestic violence has increasingly become an issue of employment law. Over thirty states provide workplace protections to employees facing domestic or sexual violence, now including Missouri. In this article, Haley Gassel provides an overview of the recently passed Missouri law and the significance of these safeguards.
Rules In The Workplace: Does The Nlra Protect Employees’ Ability To Record Working Conditions?, Avery Lubbes
Rules In The Workplace: Does The Nlra Protect Employees’ Ability To Record Working Conditions?, Avery Lubbes
SLU Law Journal Online
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, some employees have recorded videos at work and posted them online to express their disagreement with working conditions. The NLRB recently created a new standard of review for evaluation of employer work rules, and the Board upheld an employer's "no-camera" rule, which included cell phones capable of taking photographs and videos. In this article, Avery Lubbes analyzes whether the Biden Board overturn this ruling as violative of labor rights.
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.
The Effects Of Missouri's Medicaid Expansion, Chandni Challa
The Effects Of Missouri's Medicaid Expansion, Chandni Challa
SLU Law Journal Online
A Missouri Supreme Court ordered the Missouri legislature to implement a state constitutional amendment to expand Medicaid. In this article, Chandni Challa argues that this decision will undoubtedly affect the state economy, and based on empirical evidence from Michigan, provide a net benefit.
Wade’S Way No More? The Future Of Reproductive Rights In Light Of Texas Senate Bill 8’S Constitutionality, Dolly Suresh
Wade’S Way No More? The Future Of Reproductive Rights In Light Of Texas Senate Bill 8’S Constitutionality, Dolly Suresh
SLU Law Journal Online
There are many hot-topic discussions occurring in today's political climate. In this article, Dolly Suresh focuses on the recent legislation in Texas, the Texas Heartbeat Act, and the conversations surrounding it.
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.
Does The Ministerial Exception Protect A Minister's Humiliating Comments?, Yiting Feng
Does The Ministerial Exception Protect A Minister's Humiliating Comments?, Yiting Feng
SLU Law Journal Online
The Seventh Circuit case of Demkovich v. St. Andrew the Apostle Parish applied the ministerial exception to bar a fired minister’s claim of a hostile work environment. In this article, Yiting Feng lists the reason why she disagrees with the majority opinion and leans towards the dissenting opinion.
Institutionalized Child Abuse: The Troubled Teen Industry, Yasmin L. Younis
Institutionalized Child Abuse: The Troubled Teen Industry, Yasmin L. Younis
SLU Law Journal Online
The “troubled teen industry” is an industry providing behavioral modification treatment to youths that promises to keep children safe, but by design is a breeding grounds for institutionalized child abuse through legal loopholes. By analyzing the legal shortcomings and alleged abuses, Yasmin Younis stresses the importance of heavy regulation in order to provide the necessary treatment some of these children need.
The Global Minimum Tax Agreement: An End To Corporate Tax Havens?, Colleen Essid
The Global Minimum Tax Agreement: An End To Corporate Tax Havens?, Colleen Essid
SLU Law Journal Online
The June 2021 OECD Global Tax Agreement between countries advocates for a Global Minimum Corporate Tax (GMT) rate of 15%. In this article, Colleen Essid argues that if the negotiating countries manage to overcome roadblocks from countries such as Ireland and the potential hurdle of U.S. congressional approval, the GMT could mean the end of the modern-day tax haven.
Homeward Bound: The Current Rise Of Homeschooling And The Need For Regulation, Mary Fletcher
Homeward Bound: The Current Rise Of Homeschooling And The Need For Regulation, Mary Fletcher
SLU Law Journal Online
With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of American homeschoolers has drastically increased. While all fifty states have passed legislation allowing for homeschooling, regulations of homeschooling vary from state-to-state, with some states having virtually no regulation at all. In this essay, Mary Fletcher examines homeschooling laws and discusses the need for consistent federal regulation to ensure that homeschooled students receive an adequate education.
Taking The Long View On Shorting: Market Manipulation And Gme, Andrew Steiner
Taking The Long View On Shorting: Market Manipulation And Gme, Andrew Steiner
SLU Law Journal Online
In this article, Andrew Steiner provides an overview of the events surrounding the GameStop short squeeze coordinated by retail investors on the internet forum WallStreetBets over the last year and the possible legal fallout. While some traditional institutional investors call for regulatory intervention, retail investors have pointed the finger at trading app Robinhood.
The Fourteenth Amendment And The Heart Of The Constitution, Guy Chet
The Fourteenth Amendment And The Heart Of The Constitution, Guy Chet
SLU Law Journal Online
Since the nineteenth century, Americans have worked consistently to liberate their national government from the Constitutional constraints placed on it by Madison and his colleagues. This effort has transformed the United States from a federated republic in which local communities governed themselves into a modern managerial nation-state that is governed from the center. In this article, Dr. Guy Chet argues that the key to this transformation – of the Constitution and of the United States – was the Fourteenth Amendment.
The Fight For Pay: How The Supreme Court Ultimately May Use Antitrust Law To Allow Student-Athletes To Be Paid, Josef Nilhas
The Fight For Pay: How The Supreme Court Ultimately May Use Antitrust Law To Allow Student-Athletes To Be Paid, Josef Nilhas
SLU Law Journal Online
The NCAA has long avoided the idea of compensating players. Josef Nilhas discusses how now, after years of inaction, this decision may ultimately lay in the hands of the Supreme Court from the perspective of federal Antitrust law.
Black Lives Matter: Bridging The Gap Between Accountability And Justice, Nicole Chabloz
Black Lives Matter: Bridging The Gap Between Accountability And Justice, Nicole Chabloz
SLU Law Journal Online
The United States has a long history of police violence against Black Americans. In this article, Nicole Chabloz discusses the Chauvin verdict and the impact it will have on the fight for justice and equality.