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Federal Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate: A Constitutional Issue or Proper Exercise of Emergency Powers?

ALLY CHAMBERLIN—Earlier this month, President Joe Biden announced new Covid-19 policies regarding vaccinations. The President’s “action plan” consists of the following key components: an executive order mandating vaccinations for all federal employees; vaccine requirements for all healthcare workers employed at facilities receiving Medicare and Medicaid funding; and a requirement that all private employers with 100 […]

Ford v. Montana: Steering Personal Jurisdiction Away from a “Causation-Only” Approach

JOSH SCHULSTER—The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Judicial District Court was one of the most anticipated in recent memory. In assessing whether the plaintiff’s causes of action arose out of or related to Ford’s contacts with the forum states (Montana and Minnesota), the Court’s majority opinion held that Ford’s […]

Should Private Entities Join the Fight Against Child Exploitation and Trafficking?

LAUREN O’NEIL—After announcing the use of new child safety features that would detect Child Sexual Abuse Material (“CSAM”) on Apple devices, the world’s largest technology company by revenue faced significant backlash over user privacy. Apple planned to use the new technology to aid the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (“NCMEC”) and law enforcement […]

Interview with 2020 Competition Winner: Daniel Mayor

Daniel Mayor was a winner of the 2020 Writing Competition and, as the Vol. 76 Editor-in-Chief, he has been instrumental in setting up this years competition. Read his interview below for advice on how to successfully navigate the competition. Q: When you took part in the Writing Competition last summer, what other responsibilities did you […]

Interview with Senior Writing Editor: Madison Hauser

Volume 76 Senior Writing Editor Madison Hauser has been instrumental in setting up the 2021 Writing Competition. Read her interview below for advice on how to prepare for the competition and pitfalls to avoid. Q: How does the Writing Competition show who is and isn’t a good candidate for UMLR membership? What traits are you looking for […]