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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 […]

City of Chicago, Illinois v. Fulton: The Supreme Court Shifts the Burden to Debtors to Reacquire Their Vehicles

CHRISTIAN DE LA OSA—On January 14, 2021, the United States Supreme Court decided City of Chicago, Illinois v. Fulton. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court held that “mere retention” of property of the estate after a bankruptcy petition has been filed does not violate the Bankruptcy Code’s “automatic stay.” At first glance, this decision […]

The Potential for COVID-19 Immunity Passports in the United States

HELENA MASIELLO—The economic and physical impact of COVID-19 has led government officials and industry leaders to consider novel safety measures, such as requiring employees to take regular COVID-19 tests and requiring employees to show immunity passports to enter their jobs. The proposed testing protocols would require workers to test negative for the virus before they […]