Category Archives: News

Gaseous Gambit: The EPA’s Methane Mission Meets State Resistance

ADDIEL PEREZ—The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) recently enacted a groundbreaking methane emissions regulation, published on March 8th, 2024. This swiftly became a focal point of legal contention. Texas and other states have launched a lawsuit challenging the EPA’s authority to implement such stringent measures. This development spotlights the ongoing battle between federal environmental initiatives and […]

From Memes to Markets: Reddit’s IPO Journey Amidst the Echoes of Meme-Stock Mania

JULIANNE RUDKIN—Reddit, the online forum, officially filed for its Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) last month under the ticker symbol “RDDT,” making it one of the largest social media companies to go public since Snap Inc. in 2017. The journey marks a pivotal moment in the company’s history and a significant test for the US stock […]

“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 […]