By: Cullen Irwin With the advent of a new administration and the overturning of Chevron comes deregulation initiatives across several industries, creating a slew of implications for drug regulation under the watch of the newly minted Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert Kennedy, Jr. (RFK Jr.). RFK Jr.’s confirmation resulted in significant […] The post Regenerative Regulation: What RFK Jr.’s Leadership Means for the Stem Cell Industry appeared first on Wake ...| Wake Forest Law Review
Defendants who have reached the age of sixty-five and have served either ten years or seventy-five percent of their sentence should look out for conditions like cancer, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, kidney disease, liver disease, and degeneration of the spine, teeth, and eyes.[1] A combination of such conditions could be grounds for compassionate release when […] The post Retiring from Prison: The Lower Standard for Compassionate Release Afforded to Those over the Age of ...| Wake Forest Law Review
By: Melissa Stuckey Ghost Guns and the Gun Control Act of 1968 Ghost guns have been of prominent public concern since 2016, when their use in crime grew exponentially.[1] The term “ghost gun” originates from the fact that these firearms are not serialized and thus are predominantly untraceable by law enforcement.[2] Today, most ghost guns are built […]| Wake Forest Law Review
By: Emily Mundt In the wake of his scourge against diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) in federal spaces, President Trump has turned his attention to what he believes is one of the primary perpetrators of DEI in the private sector, big law. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has demanded information about employment practices from […] The post DEI, Big Law, and the Fight for North Carolina appeared first on Wake Forest Law Review.| Wake Forest Law Review
By: Jack Liechty Context 73% of teenagers aged thirteen to seventeen have watched pornography online.[1] 53% have seen it before the age of thirteen.[2] 15% before the age of 10.[3] Some argue that this early exposure to pornography is a net positive for society because it leads to a displacement of sexual aggression and empowers women “by loosening […] The post Art or Addiction: The Consequences and Constitutionality of Age Verification Laws appeared first on Wake Forest Law Review.| Wake Forest Law Review
By: Murray McLoud Background on Measles and the MMR Vaccine Measles is an extremely contagious virus that spreads via air droplets after an infected individual breathes, sneezes, or coughs.[1] Contracting measles does not require close contact with an infected individual—instead, it can occur by breathing in contaminated air droplets or touching an infected surface.[2] To […] The post From Texas to NC: How House Bill 380 and Conscientious Objections Could Fuel Measles Outbreaks in the Cla...| Wake Forest Law Review
By: Madison Doser On Friday, March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services (“IMLS”) as part of his continued effort to reduce the size of the federal bureaucracy.[1] This executive order effectively cut seven government entities that the President determined were unnecessary.[2] The flurry of executive orders passed […]| Wake Forest Law Review
By: Will Boyce Background The human body is made up of water, proteins, fats, and . . . per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances? These chemicals, or PFAS for short, are a group of nearly 15,000 synthetically made chemicals known for their strong resistance to heat and other substances, earning them the title “forever chemicals.”[1] And while […]| Wake Forest Law Review
By: Sam Zeliff History of the “Sensitive Area” Policy “Sensitive areas,” or “protected areas,” are designated locations where the government has prohibited immigration enforcement activities.[1] These areas may include schools, healthcare facilities, places of worship, and social service establishments.[2] This is not an exhaustive list, and law enforcement officers have previously been directed to exercise […]| Wake Forest Law Review
By Kaitlyn Snyder On November 19, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Third Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications, extending the flexibilities through December 31, 2025.[1] The third—and supposedly final—temporary extension aims to give the DEA and HHS enough […]| Wake Forest Law Review
By: Virginia Brown The first two weeks of President Donald Trump’s (“Trump”) second term have been marked by a flurry of activity: executive orders, firings, and hirings, but arguably nothing more dramatic or wide-sweeping than the attempted federal funding freeze.[1] The story starts with the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) memorandum (the “memo”) released […]| Wake Forest Law Review