Blog By: Jenny Lohr
Wind is one of the most popular renewable energy resources. In this blog, 3L staffer Jenny Lohr discusses the future of wind energy while also considering the potential environmental benefits and drawbacks.
Avoiding Palm Oil at the Supermarket: Why Your Toothpaste Might be Causing Deforestation
Blog By: Sydney LaRue
Palm oil is found in a multitude of everyday products. In this blog, 2L staffer Sydney LaRue demonstrates that the bulk consumption of palm oil has led to deforestation. LaRue ultimately argues for more sustainable practices by requiring companies to disclose palm oil on ingredient lists and for consumers to demand the use of only sustainably grown palm oil.
Protecting Pigs: Why Proposition Twelve Should Be Upheld
Blog by: Matthew Hayes
In 2018, California voters passed Proposition Twelve, which prohibited the sale of meat procured from animals held in gestation crates. Gestation crates have been widely criticized as being an inhumane practice, despite their broad usage in the pork industry. Although the pork industry is challenging Proposition Twelve on a constitutional basis, 3L staffer Matthew Hayes explains why these actions should fail.
Ignoring the Alternative: Why Kentucky Heartwood is Unlikely to Stop Logging in the Daniel Boone National Forest
Blog by: Cameron Coyle
The U.S. Forest Service is proceeding with the South Red Bird Wildlife Enhancement Project, which is a plan to remove a substantial amount of trees in Daniel Boone National Forest. Kentucky Heartwood has filed an action in an attempt to stop the project. 2L staffer Cameron Coyle talks about the details of the action and the likelihood of its success in this piece.
Call to the Post: End the Halt on HISA
Blog by: Christian T. Deeter
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) created a non-governmental entity to regulate the horseracing industry and promote animal safety. There has been a split of authority regarding whether the Authority’s regulatory regime violates the non-delegation doctrine. Christian T. Deeter, our 2L staffer, argues that the Authority is lawful and beneficial to the industry.
A Controversial Legal Round-Up
Blog by: Shawn Harkins
The popular pesticide for both agricultural and consumer use, Round-Up, contains a harmful chemical that is linked to several adverse health effects. As a result, Bayer Company has unsuccessfully battled claims under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and state law. Shawn Harkins discusses the current state of the Round-Up litigation and potential regulation of it in the future.
Loosening the Grip of Homeowners’ Associations Over Solar Panel Installations: The Need for More and Better Legislation
Blog by: Isabel Harrison
As solar energy usage increases, homeowners' associations have started to impose regulations on property owners' abilities to go solar. In this blog, 2L staffer Isabel Harrison urges legislators to mitigate the impacts of restrictive covenants that create obstacles for property owners’ making the switch to solar energy.
"In Any Court": Discovery Stays Under the Securities Act of 1933
Blog By: Blake Sims
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (PSLRA) provides that all discovery shall be stayed during the pendency of a motion to dismiss in any private action arising under the Securities Act of 1933. 3L staffer Blake Sims argues that this should be interpreted to apply to both federal and state court actions, and that such an interpretation could be beneficial for emerging green companies, such as Rivian.
Tradition or Safety? If the Riding Boot Doesn’t Fit, Don’t Wear It
Blog By: Julianna Grant
Following the 2020 Olympics, the equestrian portion of the pentathlon was replaced with cycling. This decision was largely based on horse mistreatment and risk of injury to horses and competitors. In this blog, 3L staffer Julianna Grant argues for this change to remain permanent to ensure both horse and rider safety.