Author: Undergraduate Law Review at FSU
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Hair Deserts: How State Cosmetology Licensing Standards Marginalize Textured Hair
Writer: Alayja Dodd Article Editor: Sarah Bhalla I. Introduction As of 2025, only four states in the United States require cosmetology students to be trained in styling Black and textured hair as a prerequisite for licensure. Louisiana was the first state to do so. In November 2021, the Louisiana Board of Cosmetology revised its cosmetology…
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A Comparative Analysis of Constitutional Gender Rights between Canada and the United States
Writer: Rose Ossi Article Editor: Geetika Kosuri The topic of gender-based discrimination in the United States is far from new, as its fragile constitutional foundation has paved the way for an unstable and perpetual cycle of inconsistent interpretation within U.S. courts and legislatures. The United States Supreme Court’s establishment and application of intermediate scrutiny—a test…
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Should International Environmental Law Apply in Outer Space?
Writer: Reghan Chartrand Article Editor: Tatum Cempella I. Introduction Space exploration, once reliant on government-led programs, is now one of the most rapidly expanding commercial industries today. The manufacturing and management of natural resources now extends beyond our planet, which has resulted in the accumulation of space debris as a pressing international and environmental issue.…
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Based on a True Story: The Ethical and Legal Consequences of the True Crime Entertainment Industry
Writer: Kyla Hickcox Article Editor: Adriana Gutu “They had a smile that could light up any room!” In nearly every true crime documentary, there is sure to be a glowing remembrance of the victim’s character, often boiled down to a cliched phrase such as this one. Often, true crime enthusiasts scoff at this predictable description,…
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Doctrine Versus Practice: Closing the Gaps Between the Language and Reality of the International Human Rights Enforcement
Writer: Jean-Luc Cruz Article Editor: Geetika Kosuri I. Introduction The United Nations (U.N.) stands as the premier institution for international decision-making and global cooperation in the current world order. Chartered in 1945, one of the main goals of the U.N. was, and still is, to “reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights” after the extensive human…
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Amazon, Consumer Safety, and Third Party Product Liability
Writer: Sophia Zaydon Article Editor: Alexandra Falvella I. Introduction More than 310 million individuals shop on the online retail platform Amazon, a virtual marketplace that sells a variety of goods from food items to crafting supplies each year. In 2000, six years after its founding, Amazon opened its platform to third party sellers. These independent…
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Jubilee, Fascism, and the Limits of Legal Neutrality
Writer: Mila Beerson Article Editor: Simmi Purohit I. Introduction Due to increasing political polarization and the rise of social media, political debates—particularly on platforms such as YouTube—have gained significant popularity in recent years. The YouTube channel Jubilee, with over ten million followers, has gained recognition for staging debates between opposing ideologies. With notable titles such…
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Navigating Inadequacies in Legal Counsel Access: The Arizona Supreme Court’s Denial of a Proposal for an Accelerated Criminal Law License
Writer: Dylan Rivas Article Editor: Maegan Smarkusky I. Introduction The Arizona Supreme Court recently rejected a proposal put forward by the director of their administrative office, Dave Byers, that had the potential to institute a major change to the state’s criminal law industry. While Arizona’s legal system should make legal counsel more accessible, the Master…
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Lost in Translation: Legal Accessibility for Newly Arrived Immigrants in the United States
Writer: Diego Arriola Article Editor: Aidan Cameron I. Introduction Access to the law for newly arrived immigrants is an increasingly urgent concern in contemporary society. This issue is especially relevant in the United States, where the interplay between legal frameworks and immigrant experiences continues to shape social dynamics. Recent debates over immigration reform and legal…
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A Comparative Analysis of Insider Trading in the United States, Turkey, and Kuwait
Writer: Daniel Martinez-Arevalo Article Editor: Evelyn Shvartsman I. Introduction Insider trading has been a controversial topic for decades. Economists and legal scholars continue to debate its ethics, profitability, and market impact. Insider trading is defined as the act of “trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information.” However, there is a difference…
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