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Fracking: The Unconventional Energy Response To Climate Change: Implications For The Real Estate Industry, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 449 (2015), Celeste Hammond Jan 2015

Fracking: The Unconventional Energy Response To Climate Change: Implications For The Real Estate Industry, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 449 (2015), Celeste Hammond

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Underbalanced Drilling: Can It Solve The Economic, Environmental And Regulatory Taking Problems Associated With Fracking? 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 511 (2015), Richard Roddewig, W. James Hughes Jan 2015

Underbalanced Drilling: Can It Solve The Economic, Environmental And Regulatory Taking Problems Associated With Fracking? 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 511 (2015), Richard Roddewig, W. James Hughes

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Big Talk And Little Action On Renewable Energy, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 571 (2015), Rachael Salcido Jan 2015

Big Talk And Little Action On Renewable Energy, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 571 (2015), Rachael Salcido

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The United States has been in pursuit of a conflicting objective—pursuing an “all of the above” energy policy while trying to reduce emissions that drive climate change. As the United States pursues climate mitigation objectives, renewable energy must be built out in every region of the country. This article explores the tension between renewable energy development and its visible conflicts with land and wildlife conservation and environmental protection goals. While it is certain that climate change will bring devastating harms to the planet, the adoption of an aggressive renewable energy build-out will also have environmental impacts. Managing these impacts is …


Doping In Cycling: Incentivizing The Reporting Of Uci Anti-Doping Rules Violations Through Organizational Oversight And Accountability, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 625 (2015), Tom Laser Jan 2015

Doping In Cycling: Incentivizing The Reporting Of Uci Anti-Doping Rules Violations Through Organizational Oversight And Accountability, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 625 (2015), Tom Laser

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Professional Video Gaming: Piracy That Pays, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 217 (2015), Elizabeth Brusa Jan 2015

Professional Video Gaming: Piracy That Pays, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 217 (2015), Elizabeth Brusa

UIC Law Review

This Comment will focus on the legal implications of end user gamers who profit from the infringing use of copyrighted video gameplay content.


The Expansion Of Admiralty Jurisdiction Into The Realm Of Workers’ Compensation: Newly Applying Learned Hand To Jones Act Personal Injury Claims To Incentivize Dangerous Seafaring Work And Protect Workers From The Perils Of The Sea, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 877 (2015), Blair Pooler Jan 2015

The Expansion Of Admiralty Jurisdiction Into The Realm Of Workers’ Compensation: Newly Applying Learned Hand To Jones Act Personal Injury Claims To Incentivize Dangerous Seafaring Work And Protect Workers From The Perils Of The Sea, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 877 (2015), Blair Pooler

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This Comment proposes a novel application of Learned Hand’s calculus of negligence to divide the protections for traditional and non-traditional maritime workers.


Can A One-Star Review Get You Sued? The Right To Anonymous Speech On The Internet And The Future Of Internet “Unmasking” Statutes, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 693 (2015), Jesse Lively Jan 2015

Can A One-Star Review Get You Sued? The Right To Anonymous Speech On The Internet And The Future Of Internet “Unmasking” Statutes, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 693 (2015), Jesse Lively

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Supply And Demand: Immigration Of The Highly-Skilled And Educated In The Post-9/11 Market, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 419 (2015), Julia Funke Jan 2015

Supply And Demand: Immigration Of The Highly-Skilled And Educated In The Post-9/11 Market, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 419 (2015), Julia Funke

UIC Law Review

Post-9/11 immigration law and policy has had a significant impact on immigrants residing in the U.S. lawfully. Specifically, individuals applying for and immigrating using nonimmigrant employment and education visas have seen a markedly changed environment. Since this directly affects the U.S. economy, its impact cannot be underestimated. Therefore, the sections that follow will address the immigration of the highly skilled and educated in the post-9/11 market, specifically focusing on H-1B visas. Section II will begin with an explanation of the current U.S. immigration system, highlighting the restrictions on employment-based visas. Next, Section III will provide an overview of the H-1B …


An Overview Of The Grossly Inconsistent Definitions Of “Gross Negligence” In American Jurisprudence, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 471 (2015), Olga Voinarevich Jan 2015

An Overview Of The Grossly Inconsistent Definitions Of “Gross Negligence” In American Jurisprudence, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 471 (2015), Olga Voinarevich

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On one side of the spectrum, certain courts, such as New York, define gross negligence as conduct that borders intentional wrongdoing. On the other side of the spectrum, courts continue to recognize the degrees of negligence and differentiate between various degrees of care. Between these two approaches, there is inconsistency. For instance, some Illinois decisions equate gross negligence to recklessness, while others define it as nothing more than “very great negligence.” This Article concludes that the latter may be the proper standard relied upon by a majority of the recent decisions interpreting Illinois law, but advocates for a uniform definition …


Manufacturing A Run: How Major League Baseball Can Use The Morals Clause To Clean Up Baseball, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 539 (2015), Nathan Law Jan 2015

Manufacturing A Run: How Major League Baseball Can Use The Morals Clause To Clean Up Baseball, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 539 (2015), Nathan Law

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This Comment will explore the applicability of the morals clause to the PED scandals that have afflicted baseball in the twenty-first century and how it might be employed to clean up the sport. This Comment first discusses the development of the morals clause in sports and entertainment contracts. Then the Comment proposes a revision to the morals clause in MLB players’ contracts to effectively deal with the PED issue.


Taming The Wild West Of Wall Street: Regulating Credit Default Swaps After Dodd-Frank, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 565 (2015), Benjamin O’Connor Jan 2015

Taming The Wild West Of Wall Street: Regulating Credit Default Swaps After Dodd-Frank, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 565 (2015), Benjamin O’Connor

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Scottie Pippen’S Airball: On The Role Of Fiduciary Duty Law In Illinois Professional Liability Cases, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 777 (2015), William Lynch Schaller Jan 2015

Scottie Pippen’S Airball: On The Role Of Fiduciary Duty Law In Illinois Professional Liability Cases, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 777 (2015), William Lynch Schaller

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Silence Is Not Golden, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 821 (2015), Greer Goldberg Jan 2015

Silence Is Not Golden, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 821 (2015), Greer Goldberg

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The Smarter Sentencing Act: Achieving Fairness Through Financially Responsible Federal Sentencing Policies, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 911 (2015), Colleen Shannon Jan 2015

The Smarter Sentencing Act: Achieving Fairness Through Financially Responsible Federal Sentencing Policies, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 911 (2015), Colleen Shannon

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The Little “Black” Pill: Dressing Unlikely Murderers For Defense Success, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 933 (2015), Cassandra Wich Jan 2015

The Little “Black” Pill: Dressing Unlikely Murderers For Defense Success, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 933 (2015), Cassandra Wich

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Guidelines For Guidelines: Implications Of The Confrontation Clause's Revival For Federal Sentencing, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1039 (2015), Sopen Shah Jan 2015

Guidelines For Guidelines: Implications Of The Confrontation Clause's Revival For Federal Sentencing, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1039 (2015), Sopen Shah

UIC Law Review

Scholars and commentators heavily criticize the current federal sentencing system for over-incarceration, racial disparities in outcomes, and a lack of procedural protections for criminal defendants. This Article focuses on a procedural protection recently revived by the Supreme Court’s 2004 decision in Crawford v. Washington: the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment. Though Crawford only addressed the Clause’s application during trial, the case and its reasoning have important implications for today’s federal sentencing regime under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Though the Supreme Court has yet to directly address the issue, I argue that lower courts incorrectly interpret an old, pre-Crawford case …


Read, White, And Blue: Prosecutors Reading Inmate Emails And The Attorney-Client Privilege, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1119 (2015), Danielle Burkhardt Jan 2015

Read, White, And Blue: Prosecutors Reading Inmate Emails And The Attorney-Client Privilege, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1119 (2015), Danielle Burkhardt

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This Comment addresses whether the attorney-client privilege should extend to emails exchanged between an inmate and his or her attorney over TRULINCS, the prison email system. Section II describes the history of the attorney-client privilege, and compares and contrasts the federal privilege with the New York state privilege in order to directly address Dr. Ahmed’s conflict. Section III juxtaposes other forms of privileged attorney-client contact with inmate emailing, and discusses the confidentiality agreement provided through the prison email system, TRULINCS. Finally, Section IV proposes a fiscally responsible, efficient, and convenient solution to the possible extension of the attorney-client privilege to …


Taking A Bite Out Of Forensic Science: The Misuse Of Accelerant-Detecting Dogs In Arson Cases, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1149 (2015), Andrew Scott Jan 2015

Taking A Bite Out Of Forensic Science: The Misuse Of Accelerant-Detecting Dogs In Arson Cases, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1149 (2015), Andrew Scott

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This Comment identifies the proper uses of canine handler teams in arson investigations and trials. Part II discusses the origins of forensic science in criminal trials, the use of expert witnesses in the courtroom, the history and role of forensic science and canine handler teams in arson cases, and the problem of “junk science.” Part III analyzes the pros and cons of using canine handler teams in arson investigations and the dilemma courts face when confronted with unconfirmed canine alerts. Part IV resolves the issue of using canine handler teams in arson investigations. First, it advocates for their continued use …


National Insecurity: The National Defense Authorization Act, The Indefinite Detention Of American Citizens, And A Call For Heightened Judicial Scrutiny, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 69 (2015), Harvey Gee Jan 2015

National Insecurity: The National Defense Authorization Act, The Indefinite Detention Of American Citizens, And A Call For Heightened Judicial Scrutiny, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 69 (2015), Harvey Gee

UIC Law Review

This essay outlines the problems posed by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 (“NDAA”) and interprets the Act’s language to answer the question of: whether American citizens can be indefinitely detained under the NDAA?


First Amendment Right To Record Police: When Clearly Established Is Not Clear Enough, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 101 (2015), Matthew Slaughter Jan 2015

First Amendment Right To Record Police: When Clearly Established Is Not Clear Enough, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 101 (2015), Matthew Slaughter

UIC Law Review

First Amendment jurisprudence supports the recognized right to film police activity as articulated by the circuits. Some commenting circuits have held the right is clearly established, while others have declined to extend their holdings so far. Practically, citizens are restrained from freely exercising their right to film police activity in public even in circuits that have found the right clearly established. Because reasonable restrictions have not yet been clearly articulated, such uncertainty will inevitably lead to a chilling effect on the otherwise protected activity. A national standard should affirmatively memorialize such a right, as well as articulate objective reasonable restrictions …


Regulation Of Hydraulic Fracturing, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 271 (2015), David Callies Jan 2015

Regulation Of Hydraulic Fracturing, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 271 (2015), David Callies

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The Economics Of Reasonable Royalty Damages: The Limited, Proper Role Of The So-Called “Analytical Method”, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1 (2015), Mark Glick, David Mangum Jan 2015

The Economics Of Reasonable Royalty Damages: The Limited, Proper Role Of The So-Called “Analytical Method”, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1 (2015), Mark Glick, David Mangum

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The Intersection Of Agency Doctrine And Elder Law: Attorney-In-Fact Authority To Arbitrate Nursing Home Claims, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 39 (2015), Thomas Simmons Jan 2015

The Intersection Of Agency Doctrine And Elder Law: Attorney-In-Fact Authority To Arbitrate Nursing Home Claims, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 39 (2015), Thomas Simmons

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With the popularity of durable powers of attorney to manage the estates and personal affairs of individuals with diminished capacity, construction of the scope of powers with which agents are acting is of increasing importance. Some acts should be seen as so inherently personal or so dramatically inconsistent with the expected role of an agent as to be simply outside the scope of agency altogether. Others, such as those involving gifts, self-dealing transactions, or constitutional rights, should be never implied but honored when located within the express terms of an agent’s authority. The remaining powers should be construed and mapped …


A Survey Of Illinois Code Of Civil Procedure Section 2-619(A), 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1009 (2015), Wm. Dennis Huber Jan 2015

A Survey Of Illinois Code Of Civil Procedure Section 2-619(A), 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1009 (2015), Wm. Dennis Huber

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The paper examines the requirements of each section of Illinois Code of Civil Procedure Section 2-619(a) in greater depth by examining appellate and Illinois Supreme Court rulings in cases brought under each section of 2-619(a). It also analyzes the standards of review appellate courts apply under each section of 2-619(a). Finally, because 619(a) motions require affidavits in support of the motion, it is also necessary to consider the nature and sufficiency of affidavits


Overselling Images: Fmri And The Search For Truth, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 651 (2015), Erica Beecher-Monas, Edgar Garcia-Rill Jan 2015

Overselling Images: Fmri And The Search For Truth, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 651 (2015), Erica Beecher-Monas, Edgar Garcia-Rill

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Asking The Right Questions About The Future Of Shale Gas, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 377 (2015), John Dernbach Jan 2015

Asking The Right Questions About The Future Of Shale Gas, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 377 (2015), John Dernbach

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Northwestern Football And College Athletes: Be Careful What You Wish For, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 655 (2015), Patrick Johnston Jan 2015

Northwestern Football And College Athletes: Be Careful What You Wish For, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 655 (2015), Patrick Johnston

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This comment analyzes the arguments the Northwestern University football team have made to the NLRB and discuss potential adverse tax consequences to the Players as a result of those arguments.


The Insufficiency Of The Musical Instrument Passport Program Under Cites And The Lacey Act: The Need For A Centralized Wood Title Certification System For Manufactured Wood Products And Wooden Musical Instruments, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 495 (2015), Joseph Furlett Jan 2015

The Insufficiency Of The Musical Instrument Passport Program Under Cites And The Lacey Act: The Need For A Centralized Wood Title Certification System For Manufactured Wood Products And Wooden Musical Instruments, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 495 (2015), Joseph Furlett

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This comment begins with overviews of the Lacey Act, the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). The purpose of this background information is to provide context for the recent creation of a “passport” system for musical instruments to protect them from confiscation based on violations of CITES and the Lacey Act. This comment will then analyze the inherent flaws in the current passport system and describe the difficulties facing corporations and individual consumers as they try to navigate current laws that affect musical instruments. This …


Biting The Bullet: Why The Gun Free Schools Act Must Be Repealed To Protect Student Speech, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 593 (2015), Aaron Brand Jan 2015

Biting The Bullet: Why The Gun Free Schools Act Must Be Repealed To Protect Student Speech, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 593 (2015), Aaron Brand

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Horizontal Drilling, Vertical Problems: Property Law Challenges From The Marcellus Shale Boom, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 413 (2015), Joshua Fershee, S. Alex Shay Jan 2015

Horizontal Drilling, Vertical Problems: Property Law Challenges From The Marcellus Shale Boom, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 413 (2015), Joshua Fershee, S. Alex Shay

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No abstract provided.