FDA approves first over-the-counter contraceptive pill in US
The FDA has approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, easing access to contraceptives in what Dean Rebouche calls a “crucial moment in the US.” Read More
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Temple explores impact of Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision
In addition to harming students of color, Assoc. Dean Donald Harris expects the loss of affirmative action to bring a cascade of social harms as businesses, law firms, and others lose access to diverse talents and perspectives. Read More
What the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action could mean for legacy applicants
Could the ban on affirmative action also affect legacy admissions? While not overtly race-based, Assoc. Dean Donald Harris notes that they do disproportionately impact race. Read More
Canadian Court Rules 👍 Emoji Counts as a Contract Agreement
In a ruling Prof. Laura Little calls “a remarkable sign of the new world of communication,” a Canadian court has found that a thumbs-up emoji can “snap the trap of creating a contract.” Read More
Former Ballerina Accused of Murdering Her Husband – The Story So Far
A former ballerina facing murder charges in Florida is claiming self-defense and leaning on that state’s stand-your-ground law. Prof. Jules Epstein unpacks the story so far on Law & Crime’s Sidebar podcast. Watch
Experts debate whether new citizenship test will be harder to pass
The Biden administration has proposed changes to the test immigrants take to become citizens. Prof. Peter Spiro is skeptical that they will make much of a difference. Read More
Stumbling in the Dark: Regional Circuit Law at the Federal Circuit
Recent Federal Circuit venue disputes spotlight the need for a better approach to questions of nonpatent law in patent cases. Prof. Paul Gugliuzza explains and offers some ideas in his latest work. Read More
Birthright citizenship: Could Ron DeSantis end it? And if so, how?
GOP Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis promises to end birthright citizenship if elected. Prof. Peter Spiro joins other citizenship experts in explaining why that would exceed his powers as president. Read More
Affirmative Action Decision Could Create ‘Chilling Effect’ For Companies
While the Supreme Court’s decision banning affirmative action is limited to college admissions, Assoc. Dean Donald Harris warns that it may not stop there: “The writing’s on the wall … it’s a recipe for allowing people to then start bringing other cases before the court.” Read More
Affirmative action ruling: 4 things students should know
Prof. Zamir Ben-Dan foresees a complicated landscape for students of color as colleges wrestle with how, if at all, to assess discussions of race in admissions essays. Read More
