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Kentucky Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Officers Responsible for the Death of Breonna Taylor

By: Logan Bartley Late on the night of March 13, 2020, three police officers used a battering ram to break into the home of Breonna Taylor while executing a no-knock search warrant.[1] None of the officers identified themselves as law enforcement upon their entry into Ms. Taylor’s apartment that night, because it was not required […]

The Supreme Court Declines to Overturn Florida Voting Rules for Felons

By: Peyton Nir Nearly one million people in the United States have been prohibited from voting because of a prior felony conviction.[1] On July 16, 2020, the Supreme Court declined to overturn Florida’s voting rules for felons in Raysor, et. al. v. DeSantis.[2] In 2018, the Florida Senate passed an amendment to the state’s constitution […]

Staying Competitive: Diversity in the Legal Profession

By: Miguel Perez We are entering the fourth industrial revolution, and the legal profession’s lack of diversity could prevent it from adapting to the new world..[1] Innovation and higher competition drive this revolution.[2] In order to stay competitive, firms must continue doing what is at the center of the profession—developing more creative and cost-effective solutions […]

A Reflection on Bostock v. Clayton County

By: Elias J. Thompson Today is the 138th anniversary of the first Labor Day[i], and, although the first Monday of September has remained a staple[ii], the original Labor Day organizers had much bigger plans than a three-day weekend.[iii] Labor Day began as a number of large union demonstrations in major U.S. cities[iv], but it gradually […]