Tag: supreme court
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The Executive Playbook in the Era of Major Questions
Writer: Ethan Hicks Article Editor: Kennedy Murphy Associate Editors: Patrick Noble & Leona Rindle I. Introduction The major questions doctrine (MQD) is a newly formalized doctrine of the U.S. Supreme Court intended to curb the exercise of “highly consequential” regulatory authority by federal administrative agencies. In short, the MQD requires that “clear congressional authorization” be present for…
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The Roman Blueprint: Foundations of American Law and the Need for Change
Writer: Alessa Cardaci Article Editor: Kara Crowther Associate Editor: Claire Lowenstein I. Introduction The foundations of American law trace back to Ancient Rome, the civilization that emphasized ideals of family and social order. Yet as society evolves, the law must do the same, adapting to reflect the modern principles of justice and equality. Roman legal…
Undergraduate Law Review at Florida State University 