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Got Milk: The Labeling Crisis Taking Over The Nation, Eric Harmon Nov 2019

Got Milk: The Labeling Crisis Taking Over The Nation, Eric Harmon

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The article by Eric Harmon is about the regulatory definition of milk, which defines it narrowly, and the FDA’s potential action to begin enforcing it. The article is focused on that potential and its impact on the plant-based milk industry and labeling of plant-based milks.


Sales Tax For Remote Sellers: Missouri’S Response In A Post-Wayfair World, Hannah Meehan Nov 2019

Sales Tax For Remote Sellers: Missouri’S Response In A Post-Wayfair World, Hannah Meehan

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Hannah Meehan discusses the removal of the "physical presence" requirement following South Dakota v. Wayfair and Missouri's potential responses.


Airborne Argus?: St. Louis, Persistent Surveillance Systems, And Stabilizing The Lofty Aims Of Fourth Amendment Jurisprudence, Jacob Schlosser Nov 2019

Airborne Argus?: St. Louis, Persistent Surveillance Systems, And Stabilizing The Lofty Aims Of Fourth Amendment Jurisprudence, Jacob Schlosser

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In October of last year, the City of St. Louis considered implementing an unprecedented aerial surveillance program. In this article, Jacob Schlosser discusses this powerful but legally questionable system.


Geographic Indicators: Unexpected Fodder In Brexit Negotiations, Libby Mckown Oct 2019

Geographic Indicators: Unexpected Fodder In Brexit Negotiations, Libby Mckown

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The future of intellectual property, especially geographical indications, in the UK is increasingly murky. Libby McKown explores what will happen if GIs are used in the fray of hard negotiations about Brexit.


The First Step Act: Filling The Gap In Missouri, Christopher Doyle-Lohse Oct 2019

The First Step Act: Filling The Gap In Missouri, Christopher Doyle-Lohse

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Although the federal government’s First Step Act is a move in the right direction when it comes to addressing criminal justice in America, states bear the responsibility of doing their part. In this article, Christopher Doyle-Lohse addresses the gaps Missouri must fill to achieve criminal justice reform.


The Right To Deregulate: The Cfpb’S Authority To Remove The Ability-To-Pay Requirement As It Pertains To Payday Lenders, Ben Davisson Sep 2019

The Right To Deregulate: The Cfpb’S Authority To Remove The Ability-To-Pay Requirement As It Pertains To Payday Lenders, Ben Davisson

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing to rescind the rule requiring payday lenders to assess a borrower's ability to repay the loan. This article by Ben Davisson explores the Bureau's authority to rescind its own rule despite the potentially harmful effects on vulnerable low-income consumers.


'The' Ohio State University's Newest Trademark Application Draws Public Backlash, Alex Baldwin Sep 2019

'The' Ohio State University's Newest Trademark Application Draws Public Backlash, Alex Baldwin

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Ohio State University's attempt to trademark the word 'the' has been described as over broad and an attempt to abuse trademark protections. Alex Baldwin provides a look at other trademark applications that drew criticism from the general public, which might give insight to the application's fate.


Evolving Societal Norms And The Fourth Amendment: Government Tracking Of Cellphone Locations In An Era Of Commercial Tracking, Paul Tahan Apr 2019

Evolving Societal Norms And The Fourth Amendment: Government Tracking Of Cellphone Locations In An Era Of Commercial Tracking, Paul Tahan

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In Carpenter v. United States, the Supreme Court found that a warrant was required to obtain historical location data obtained from cell-site records connected with cellphone use. In this article, Paul Tahan examines whether this holding is likely to remain good law in an era where the GPS location of a smartphone is becoming increasingly public.


Transgender Rights And The Missouri Human Rights Act: An Overview Of R.M.A. V. Blue Springs R-Iv School District, Michael Scott Apr 2019

Transgender Rights And The Missouri Human Rights Act: An Overview Of R.M.A. V. Blue Springs R-Iv School District, Michael Scott

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In this article, Michael Scott discusses how the Missouri Supreme Court, in R.M.A. v. Blue Springs R-IV School District, held that a transgender student had pled sufficient facts that his school district had discriminated against him on the grounds of his sex to survive a motion to dismiss.


Untangling The Nlrb Joint-Employer In 2019, Adrian Mehdirad Apr 2019

Untangling The Nlrb Joint-Employer In 2019, Adrian Mehdirad

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Recently the National Labor Relations Board has sought to change the joint-employer standard for the third time over the past 5 years, leaving employers, employees, and unions uncertain about the entire situation. In this article, Adrian Mehdirad discusses how to interpret the most recent NLRB standard.


A Cursory Overview Of The St. Louis City-County Merger Proposal, Nick Luisetti Apr 2019

A Cursory Overview Of The St. Louis City-County Merger Proposal, Nick Luisetti

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In this article, Nick Luisetti summarizes the Better Together Coalition's proposal to merge the St. Louis City and County governments, and potential consequences to follow if the proposal passes a state-wide vote.


Discharging Student Loans In Bankruptcy, Zachary Langrehr Mar 2019

Discharging Student Loans In Bankruptcy, Zachary Langrehr

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This article by Zachary Langrehr discusses the Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2019 and provides an overview of the current law governing the dischargeability of private educational debt.


President Donald Trump Has The Authority To Build The Wall Using Executive Funds, Jason Kusnerick Mar 2019

President Donald Trump Has The Authority To Build The Wall Using Executive Funds, Jason Kusnerick

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In this article, Jason Kusnerick argues that President Donald Trump has the authority to build the wall on the southern border of the U.S. by using executive funds against Congressional approval.


The Supreme Court To Consider Warrantless Blood Draws, Javairia Khan Mar 2019

The Supreme Court To Consider Warrantless Blood Draws, Javairia Khan

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In this article, Javairia Khan discusses how the Supreme Court has granted certiorari to hear a Wisconsin case about the constitutionality of warrantless blood draws of unconscious motorists.


Missouri: The Puppy Mill Capital Of The World, Jared Jones Mar 2019

Missouri: The Puppy Mill Capital Of The World, Jared Jones

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Some suggest Missouri should adopt a law like California’s banning the retail sale of non-rescue dogs. Jared Jones argues that this would do little to change the state's reputation as the puppy mill capital of the world. Instead, Missouri must regulate breeders more restrictively.


An Ohio 'Test' Case Could Have Major Impact On Nation’S Fight Against Opioids, Jack James Mar 2019

An Ohio 'Test' Case Could Have Major Impact On Nation’S Fight Against Opioids, Jack James

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State and local governments across the country are filing lawsuits against a number of companies they claim are liable for the nation's opioid crisis. One of the first major cases will play out this October in Ohio. Jack James discusses how its outcome could be determinative of what direction the fight is heading.


Six Myths Of Capping Pain And Suffering Damages, Katherine Hubbard Feb 2019

Six Myths Of Capping Pain And Suffering Damages, Katherine Hubbard

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States have been split on whether to uphold or drop non-economic damage caps on damages for decades, hoping to lower medical malpractice lawsuits and insurance premiums for physicians. In this article, Katherine Hubbard discusses six of the many myths surrounding the debate.


The Beginning Of The Next Bac Revolution?, Ginny Hogan Feb 2019

The Beginning Of The Next Bac Revolution?, Ginny Hogan

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In 1983, Utah led the charge in drunk-driving enforcement, lowering its legal BAC from 0.10 to 0.08. Now the Beehive State has once again lowed legal BAC limits. Ginny Hogan discusses whether this is the start of another BAC revolution.


Quotas: California’S Attempt To Crack Down On The Glass Ceiling, Jessica Gottsacker Feb 2019

Quotas: California’S Attempt To Crack Down On The Glass Ceiling, Jessica Gottsacker

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California's law requiring a minimum number of women as board directors for the state's publicly held companies went into effect Jan. 1, 2019. The law aims for corporate equality, but it may face several legal battles before the end of the year. Jessica Gottsacker explains some of the law's shortcomings.


Will The President Succeed In Ending Birthright Citizenship?, Lindsay Gilmore Jan 2019

Will The President Succeed In Ending Birthright Citizenship?, Lindsay Gilmore

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President Trump declared that he intends to eliminate birthright citizenship for non-citizens. Recognizing that an executive order to that effect would be challenged in the courts, this article by Lindsay Gilmore analyzes Supreme Court precedent and predicts the manner in which the courts would respond.