Undergraduate Law Review at Florida State University

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  • The Goldilocks Solution: A Case for Restrictive Short-Term Rental Regulation

    The Goldilocks Solution: A Case for Restrictive Short-Term Rental Regulation

    Writer: Spurthi Reddy Article Editor: Marianne Ruschman I. Introduction Short-term rental (STR) platforms like Airbnb have revolutionized the tourism industry by making peer-to-peer home sharing incredibly convenient. Through these platforms, hosts can easily create listings for their properties—including descriptions, photographs, pricing, and availability. Travelers can even search for accommodation based on their housing needs. Now,… Read More

  • The Unintended Consequences of New York State’s Reproductive Health Act

    The Unintended Consequences of New York State’s Reproductive Health Act

    Writer: Sarah Kalypso Fernandez Article Editor: Kara Crowther *Content warning: The article below contains descriptions of domestic violence, which may be upsetting for some readers. Please read with caution.* Abortion has been legal in New York state for forty-nine years, and its statutory protections originate in the state’s penal code. In recent years, some have… Read More

  • The Injustices of “Alligator Alcatraz”

    The Injustices of “Alligator Alcatraz”

    Writer: Sofia Tascon Article Editor: Kara Crowther I. Introduction Since the United States reelected President Donald Trump to office in 2024, Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained almost sixty thousand individuals as of September 21, 2025. Of that number, 71.5% of detainees had no criminal convictions. As part of his platform, President Trump ordered ICE… Read More

  • Hair Deserts: How State Cosmetology Licensing Standards Marginalize Textured Hair

    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… Read More

  • A Comparative Analysis of Constitutional Gender Rights between Canada and the United States

    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… Read More

  • Should International Environmental Law Apply in Outer Space?

    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.… Read More

  • Based on a True Story: The Ethical and Legal Consequences of the True Crime Entertainment Industry

    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,… Read More

  • Doctrine Versus Practice: Closing the Gaps Between the Language and Reality of the International Human Rights Enforcement

    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… Read More

  • Amazon, Consumer Safety, and Third Party Product Liability

    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… Read More