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The Public Square In A Private-Property Obsessed Country: What New York City’S Pops Regulations Get Right And Why Other Cities Should (Mostly) Copy Them, Carson Mcgregor

Seattle University Law Review

When New York City (NYC) was first becoming the metropolitan monolith it is today, it had a problem: the city streets were chock full of skyscrapers, and sunlight, air, and usable open space were at a premium. In response, the City promulgated its first Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) regulations, which allowed developers to build skyward in exchange for providing public space on the street level. Unfortunately, in July of 2023, the New York Times (NYT) discovered that New Yorkers received only a fraction of what they were promised. Building owners received billions of dollars’ worth of added floor space, …

Modern Day Colonialism Through HawaiʻI’S Quiet Title And Partition Laws, Cheyann Fujii

Seattle University Law Review

This Note will attempt to highlight important aspects of Hawaiian history to provide readers with a clear picture on how Native Hawaiians are still impacted by colonialism, specifically when plaintiffs bring a quiet title or partition action against Native Hawaiian owners of kuleana lands. Before colonization, the concept of private land ownership did not exist in Hawai‘i, and Native Hawaiians adopted a feudal system by dividing land into geographical areas. Missionaries and businessmen brought Western ideas to Hawai‘i and influenced legislation such as the Great Māhele and the Kuleana Land Act of 1850, which solidified the concept of private property. …

Data Advantage And Merger Review: Can Entrenchment Theory Reform Antitrust Enforcement?, Shin-Ru Cheng

Seattle University Law Review

A merger involving giant digital companies is likely to dampen competition, as it allows those companies to combine and control data access, enabling them to entrench their dominant positions in relevant markets and extend those positions into related markets. While competition law in many jurisdictions aims to prohibit mergers that may substantially lessen competition or create a monopoly, arguably the review of digital mergers is failing because antitrust agencies lack an effective approach to identify data-generated anticompetitive harms. This Article demonstrates that entrenchment theory, recently reintroduced in the 2023 U.S. Merger Guidelines, would help reform the process of antitrust enforcement. …

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Seattle University Law Review

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Caution: Potholes In E-Scooter Data Collection, Dakota Rakestraw

Seattle University Law Review

Lime scooters keep ending up in major waterways in Washington state metro areas, a testament to the ubiquity of e-scooters in the metropolitan landscape. How they get there is unclear. Why they get there is even murkier. Perhaps the answer lies in the implications of modern geolocation data collection through e-scooters and gaps in current data collection regulation curbing individual liberties.

Since September 2020, electric scooters have run Seattle’s streets and have dramatically overtaken ridesharing bike trips. For example, from September 2020 to September 2021, there were about 1.4 million scooter and bike trips with September 2021 seeing 300,000 scooter …

Machinists Preemption In The New Administrative Law, Andrew J. Ziaja

Seattle University Law Review

This Article assesses Machinists preemption—a labor-specific form of implied field preemption—while freshly considering implications both for and of new developments in administrative law. The radical transformation of administrative law in the Supreme Court, particularly its newfound emphasis on clear-statement rules, provides opportunities to reconsider the Machinists rationale. Aligning with scholars who have called to question the doctrine’s “ossifying” influence on labor and employment policy, it argues that the modern-day version of Machinists preemption clashes with the Supreme Court’s newly constrained view of delegated power and its differing conceptions of the major questions doctrine.

On the other hand, Machinists preemption might …

Volume 48 Masthead, Seattle University Law Review

Seattle University Law Review

Volume 48 Masthead

Defining Deference: Impacts Of Abandoning Chevron On Emerging Technology Governance And Administrative Law, R. Aubrey Davis Iii

Seattle University Law Review

Emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), often lead to unforeseen legal outcomes. Notable abuses in areas such as facial recognition, employment bias, and housing discrimination are well known. However, legislative responses to these issues either have been largely reactive or there has been no legislative response at all. In lieu of legislation, agencies have sought to fill the gap. For example, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently proposed a rule mandating voter notification for all AI-generated political phone calls citing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 as authority. However, the TCPA was originally passed to curtail telemarketing, not …

Intellectual Property Or Modern Folklore? The Problem With Open Gaming Licenses In Tabletop Gaming, Rosie Midget

Seattle University Law Review

This Note addresses how courts and legislatures should address “Open Gaming Licenses” commonly attached to tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs), which game publishers use to promote a false image of accessibility—misleading consumers and building goodwill from the misunderstanding. Part I discusses what TTRPGs are, including the defining features of the hobby and culture surrounding it, as well as the unique interplay between publishers and players. Part II explores the question of which elements in a TTRPG system may be subject to copyright protection. Part III examines these elements in practice using Wizards of the Coast’s Dungeons and Dragons TTRPG as a …

Every Law School Should Have A Poet, Susan Ayres

Faculty Scholarship

This is an imaginative work that explores gaslighting in the workplace.

A New Parlor Is Open: Microfeminisms Are Needed In Law School To Combat Gender Bias, Stephanie J. Thompson

Faculty Scholarship

A recent viral trend on TikTok has spotlighted women attorneys who are leveraging microfeminisms to uplift other women and challenge entrenched gender norms within the workplace. The hashtag #microfeminism has garnered over a billion views, underscoring a growing interest in this nuanced form of advocacy. Microfeminism encompasses the subtle, everyday actions individuals—regardless of gender—take to promote gender equity and disrupt traditional expectations, both personally and professionally. In contrast to broader feminist movements that often seek systemic reform, microfeminism focuses on the interpersonal and individual level, recognizing the transformative potential of seemingly small gestures. This Article aims to initiate a critical …

Alumni Updates - Spring 2025, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Archive

The Spring 2025 alumni updates highlight notable achievements across the Cardozo community. Sixteen alumni were named to Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers list, while Rafael Castellanos ’86 and Seth Goodman Park ’91 received WESTY Awards. Chris Fenlon ’09 helped secure a record $34.5 million Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower settlement, and Adam Greenberg ’93 and Todd Hellman ’94 advanced to new law firms. Other updates include Eric Hochstadt ’03 being named Head of Antitrust Litigation at Orrick, Julie Levine ’14 joining Offit Kurman, and Mark Osherow ’88 publishing Florida Litigation Guide. These achievements reflect the broad impact of Cardozo alumni in law …

Changemakers: Susannah Johnson : L'25 : Charting A New Course : From Navy Officer To Legal Advocate, Jane Govednik

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Changemakers : Brandon Potter : L'25 : From The State House To The Court House, Andrew Clark

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Vol. 68, No. 14 (April 21, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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Samantha Harberg And Rebecca Malek Selected As 2025 Recipients Of Mark Whitlock Scholarship, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Archive

Cardozo School of Law announced that Samantha Harberg and Rebecca Malek have been selected as the 2025 recipients of the Mark Whitlock Scholarship. Established in memory of Mark Whitlock ’10, the scholarship honors third-year J.D. students who enrich student life through their energy, initiative, and spirit. Harberg was recognized for her leadership as Editor-in-Chief of the Dispute Resolution Competition Honor Society, her role in the Mediation Clinic, and her work as an Admissions Ambassador. Malek was honored for her mentorship and leadership across numerous roles, including with BLSA, the ADR Competition Honor Society, and the Divorce Mediation Clinic. Both recipients …

Sixteen Cardozo Law Alumni Selected To Billboard's 2025 Top Music Lawyers List, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Archive

Sixteen alumni from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law were named to Billboard’s 2025 list of Top Music Lawyers. This recognition highlights Cardozo’s strong reputation in entertainment law, with the school previously ranked as the #1 Leading Law School for producing top music lawyers. The honored alumni include partners, executives, and legal leaders at major firms and music companies such as Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Publishing Group, and DLA Piper.

Nicholle Vandy Named An American Constitution Society Next Generation Leader, James Owsley Boyd

Keep Up With the Latest News from the Law School (blog)

For the fourth consecutive year, an Indiana University Maurer School of Law student has been chosen as an American Constitution Society Next Generation Leader.

Nicholle Vandy, a 2L from Knox, Indiana, is one of three Indiana law students selected for the honor.

“I’m excited to introduce this year’s class of Next Generation Leaders, who represent the future of the progressive legal movement at a time when we need them more than ever to join us in the fight for the rule of law and our democracy,” said Zinelle October, ACS Interim President.

Vol. 68, No. 13 (April 14, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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2025 Academy Of Law Alumni Fellows Induction Ceremony Program, Maurer School Of Law - Indiana University

Academy of Law Alumni Fellows

The Academy of Law Alumni Fellows was established in 1985 to recognize alumni whose careers are defined by exceptional personal achievement and dedication to the highest standards of the profession.

Academy Fellows are part of an elite group that includes US senators, federal judges, successful business leaders, and distinguished practitioners. A committee of anonymous alumni selects each year’s Fellows from among many deserving candidates. To be named an Academy of Law Alumni Fellow is to receive the very highest honor that the Maurer School of Law can bestow.

This year, we are honored to recognize four alumni whose remarkable contributions …

Changemakers: Curtis R. Pouliot-Alvarez : Juris Doctorate : Zealous Advocacy = Justice For All 4-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Cardozo Announces The Judith And William Greenblatt Career Success Center With A $5m Commitment From Judith And William Greenblatt ’82, P’14, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Archive

The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law announced the creation of the Judith and William Greenblatt Career Success Center, supported by a $5 million gift from Judith and William Greenblatt ’82, P’14. This transformative contribution, among the largest in Cardozo’s history, expands the Office of Career Services and supports the Rise Up for Cardozo campaign. The gift honors the school’s upcoming 50th anniversary and has already contributed to a record 97.4% employment rate for the Class of 2024. The new center, officially launching this month, will provide enhanced career counseling and long-term support for student success.

Kathryn O. Greenberg Immigration Justice Clinic Wins Victory For Client Under Convention Against Torture, Kathryn O. Greenberg Immigration Justice Clinic

Cardozo Law News Archive

The Kathryn O. Greenberg Immigration Justice Clinic at Cardozo School of Law secured a major win for a client facing deportation. Under the supervision of Clinical Teaching Fellow Ellie Norton, students Vasundhra Navjeevan ’25 and Anais Rosenblatt ’25 successfully argued that their client qualified for protection under the Convention Against Torture, preventing his return to a country where he risked severe harm. The students dedicated months of research and advocacy, producing a 50-page brief and representing their client in court, resulting in a decision that adopted many of their arguments.

Dean Leslie Appoints Five New Faculty Members, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo Law News Archive

Cardozo Law proudly welcomes five new members of its strong and growing faculty. Professor of Law James (Jamie) Macleod, Associate Professor of Law Aneil Kovvali, Associate Clinical Professor of Law Prianka Nair, and Assistant Professors of Law Jared Mayer and Britta Redwood will officially join the Cardozo faculty this summer.

Cardozo Dispute Resolution Competition Honor Society Team Earns Top Honors At Cpr’S 2025 International Mediation Competition, Cardozo Dispute Resolution Competition Honor Society

Cardozo Law News Archive

The Cardozo Dispute Resolution Competition Honor Society (CDRCHS) Team competed at this year's CPR International Mediation Competition April 3-5 in São Paulo, Brazil.

Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series: Executive Power In The Classroom: Addressing Project 2025 And Executive Orders In The Law School Curriculum 04-09-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

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Vol. 68, No. 12 (April 7, 2025)

Indiana Law Annotated

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Champions For Justice 2025 03-27-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

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Roger Williams University Law Review Symposium: Trauma-Informed Lawyering: Approaches To Advocating For Diverse Populations 11-15-2024, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

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Changemakers: Tracy Harper: Juris Doctorate: A Pioneer In The Provision Of Immigration Legal Services 03-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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