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Euthanasia as a Means of Preventing Unnecessary Suffering: When the Choice Becomes a Responsibility Implicating Criminal Liability
The decision in Commonwealth v. Russo highlights the challenges of interpreting animal cruelty statutes, particularly regarding the definition of “willfully.” The court ruled against charging Russo for neglecting her pet, Tipper, despite evidence of severe suffering, suggesting intent to prevent harm is needed for liability, which undermines the statute’s protective purpose.
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When ‘Good’ Loses: How the Arbitration Clause in Good v. Uber Opens a Trapdoor for Corporate Sleight of Hand in the Digital Age
The article discusses the implications of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s ruling in Good v. Uber Technologies, where the court enforced an arbitration clause that limited a user’s rights. It highlights how users, like William Good, may inadvertently lose access to justice due to complex terms and conditions, raising concerns about transparency and consumer rights in digital contracts.
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Trump’s War on “Narco-Terrorists” Upends the Rule of Law
Bipartisan leaders are investigating allegations that the Trump administration ordered unlawful killings following U.S. strikes in the Caribbean. As military operations there expand without congressional authorization, the controversy raises serious constitutional and international law concerns and highlights Congress’s failure to restrain executive war-making.