15 Wake Forest L. Rev. Online 70 Mollie Pinion Harper Over the last decade, the rapid proliferation and globalization of technology has profoundly impacted the economy, the job market, and the ways in which companies, workers and consumers interact.[1] These changes are the direct result of booming internet commerce and a massive growth of peer-to-peer […]| Wake Forest Law Review
14 Wake Forest L. Rev. Online 1 Sam Kiehl[1]* Introduction Should an independent school that maintains a § 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status be obligated to comply with Title IX? The answer comes down to how you define “federal financial assistance.”[2] Two recent federal court decisions from opposite ends of the country came out four days apart […]| Wake Forest Law Review
15 Wake Forest L. Rev. Online 46 William Gilchrist Enacted as part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, section 230 of the Communications Decency Act was originally introduced to shield children from inappropriate content online.[1] Despite being passed for a relatively limited purpose, section 230’s broad liability protections for interactive computer services have since been […]| Wake Forest Law Review
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15 Wake Forest L. Rev. Online 25 Trinity J. Chapman “The family, that dear octopus from whose tentacles we never quite escape, nor in our innermost hearts never quite wish to.” – Dodie Smith, Dear Octopus. Introduction “The first bond of society is marriage; next, children; and then the family.”[1] There is no doubt that […]| Wake Forest Law Review
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
15 Wake Forest L. Rev. Online 1 Nicholas R. Rader Introduction Corporations may, as a result of their operations, incur substantial contingent liabilities that diminish their enterprise value.[1] In some cases, these contingent liabilities take the form of mass tort judgments, which threaten to drag corporations into protracted, complex litigation in diverse forums with potentially […]| 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
14 Wake Forest L. Rev. Online 99 Dora W. Klein[1] “To determine whether evidence is admissible under Rule 404(b), the Huddleston test applies . . . .”[2] Introduction Many courts—mostly federal, but also some state courts—are misapplying the United States Supreme Court’s decision in the 1988 case United States v. Huddleston.[3] These courts have used a single paragraph of […]| Wake Forest Law Review
14 Wake Forest L. Rev. Online 69 Introduction Since its founding, our nation has highly valued the freedom of speech. The Founders sought to ensure robust free speech protection, recognizing “an inalienable natural right to express one’s thoughts.” [1] In writing the founding documents, the Drafters emphasized the rights to write, speak, and publish as […]| Wake Forest Law Review
14 Wake Forest L. Rev. Online 47 Nick Tremps Introduction Over the past few decades, one particular legal issue has permeated throughout collegiate athletics. At the forefront of every collegiate student-athlete’s mind in recent years is the question: “should I be getting paid for this?” Or, at the very least, should they be receiving more […]| Wake Forest Law Review
