Author: Undergraduate Law Review at FSU
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U.S. Government Demands Change in Elite Universities Through the Impoundment of Federal Funding
Writer: Isabelle Kim Article Editor: Colin Garbutt I. Introduction For seventy-five years, the United States government has partnered with various universities, providing essential funding for health, scientific, and technological advancements through awarded grants given by federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Once awarded, federal research grants are published to the federal…
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The Growing Urgency for Asylum Framework to Adapt to Climate Change Migration
Writer: Abigail Vinces Article Editor: Will Purser I. Introduction Historically, public policy addressing climate change through government restrictions on the private sector can be seen with the Clean Air Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, and more. Current legislation, however, does not sufficiently address the topic of human rights in relation to…
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Accessibility or Liability? Assessing the Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence as a Mental Health Service
Writer: Alexa Roberts Article Editor: Brooke Cosentino I. Introduction to Intersections of Artificial Intelligence and Psychology Artificial intelligence (AI) is now expanding into a multitude of different industries to provide a wide variety of services to consumers. One high demand service area AI has begun to expand into is the area of mental health services,…
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Federalism and the Fight Against Human Trafficking: Addressing Legal Gaps in the United States
Writer: Bennett Calvo Article Editor: Isabelle Kim I. Introduction On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. On June 19, 1865, a Union General informed those enslaved in Galveston, Texas, of their freedom. On December 6, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment was officially ratified. Of these three dates, the one that marked the end…
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Man or Canvas? The Question of Bodily Autonomy in Tattoo Copyright and Entertainment Law
Writer: Aidan Larkin Article Editor: Cassandra Torres Copyright law is the core of artistic representation in a capitalist society. It is “an inherent aspect of the most individual and valued of democratic rights: creativity. It protects the rights of the creative, provides art to the public, and promotes further development of society.” Copyright law, a…
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Professional Athlete Cryptocurrency Endorsements and Transparency Concerns
While professional athlete endorsements are a useful tool for marketing cryptocurrency, given its recent popularity, better regulation is needed to ensure actions are both transparent and legal for investors and endorsers.
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Copyright Law’s Blurred Lines in Music
Williams v. Gaye shows how music’s subjectivity complicates copyright law. Establishing a bright-line test for music-related copyright cases would help prevent wrongful infringement claims and protect artists’ creative freedom.
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When Money Talks: How Corporate Influence Blocks Critical Policy Changes
The state of campaign finance following the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC undermines democratic values and prioritizes corporate interests, giving wealthy individuals greater influence in policymaking.
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Examining the Question of Puerto Rican Independence
The ongoing debate about Puerto Rico often presents three distinct perspectives: becoming an independent country, securing statehood, or remaining a territory, each with its own benefits and drawbacks.
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Is the National Basketball Association a Monopoly?
While many sports leagues have defended themselves against claims that they violate the Sherman Antitrust Act, the NBA’s market dominance compared to the Big3 basketball league has prompted a DOJ investigation.
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