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The Limits of Arbitration: Why the Supreme Court Will Likely Dodge Answering the Delegation ClauseQuestion Presented in Coinbase, Inc. v. Suski

ALEX VIOLA—In 2010, the Supreme Court upheld the use of delegation clauses in arbitration agreements. These clauses delegate to an arbitrator—rather than a court—the power to decide threshold issues about arbitrability, such as whether a valid agreement to arbitrate exists or whether a dispute falls under the scope of an arbitration agreement. Fourteen years later, […]

“I Declare Bankruptcy”: Legal Challenges Facing the Boy Scouts of America’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan

JACK COSTELLO—The Supreme Court declined to halt a bankruptcy settlement for the Boy Scouts of America, rejecting an Application for a Stay of the Bankruptcy Plan posited by 144 victims of the national organization’s child sexual abuse scandal. The Court’s decision lifted a temporary order, which had temporarily blocked the settlement from moving forward while […]

The Conviction of Jennifer Crumbley: How a Michigan Jury’s Decision Could Potentially Impact the Prosecution of Mass Shootings in America

AMANDA GONZALEZ—On February 6, 2024, a jury in Pontiac, Michigan made a decision that may alter the way prosecutors in the United States handle mass attacks committed by minors. After eleven hours of deliberation, the Michigan jury found Jennifer Crumbley, mother of Ethan Crumbley, guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter. This conviction was based […]

From Pirate to Partner: Sea Shepherd’s Evolution in Maritime Conservation and the Pursuit of High Seas Legitimacy

MALEN NOUSARI—In reaction to perceived global failures in marine conservation, Paul Watson founded The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (Sea Shepherd), a non-profit organization with a mission to “protect and conserve the world’s oceans and marine wildlife.” Initially, Sea Shepherd used aggressive, direct tactics, such as ramming ships and using smoke bombs, to stop illicit high-seas […]

Spoiler Alert: Unavailable Titles on Streaming Services Leave Consumers Wanting Redress 

OLIVIA ZUKOWSKI—Consumers using streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Vudu are receiving an unwanted spoiler alert about certain movies and shows they have purchased. To consumers’ surprise, although purchasing digital media may be easy, these titles may not be available in their video libraries indefinitely.   With a simple click, individuals can acquire a whole […]