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Trump’s War on “Narco-Terrorists” Upends the Rule of Law
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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.
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It’s Not About How We Die, But How We Live: A Look at Physician-Assisted Suicide in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts*
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The content discusses the legal and philosophical dimensions surrounding physician-assisted suicide (PAS), highlighting historical perspectives and court rulings, particularly in Kligler v. Attorney General. It argues that PAS should be recognized as a fundamental right under substantive due process, contrasting it with the existing legal frameworks governing medical treatment refusals and societal changes affecting modern…
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An Arm and a Leg: Why the United States Should Adopt the German Model of Standalone Personal Liability Insurance Policies
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The text discusses the disparity in liability insurance between the U.S. and Germany, emphasizing the need for standalone personal liability policies in America. The German model, which offers high coverage and accessibility, contrasts with the bundling practices and historical discrimination affecting minority groups in the U.S. The author advocates for reforms to enhance financial security…
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“A Day Late and a Dollar Short”: The Impractical Standard to Comply with the Massachusetts Wage Act
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The Massachusetts Wage Act lacks a clear definition of “wages,” complicating payments like commissions and reimbursements. The SJC’s ruling in Reuter v. City of Methuen imposed strict liability on all employers for any late wages, emphasizing treble damages without good faith exceptions, potentially leading to unintended consequences for employers.
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IYKYK*: The Rapid Evolution of the Gen-Z Lexicon and Its Impact on the Legal Field
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The rise of Gen-Z slang, heavily influenced by social media, complicates communication and legal interpretations due to rapid language evolution. Misunderstandings often stem from systemic racism and the misinterpretation of phrases, revealing a pressing need for courts to adopt corpus linguistics for accurate slang comprehension.
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Managing the Groundwater Governance Gap
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You have probably heard that we are running out of groundwater. Headline after headline tells us that the United States is running dry. Wells in the arid southwest are going deeper, chasing after an ever-decreasing amount of water. Cracks in…
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THE “SAFE THIRD COUNTRY” AGREEMENT BETWEEN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES
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You may have read in the news in recent years about people crossing the border from the United States into Canada at a section of the border without an official crossing to seek asylum once they arrive in Canada. Why…
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The Puerto Rico Constitution at Seventy: A Failed Experiment in American Federalism?
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Introduction “The United States includes five Territories: American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the U. S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico […] the Territory Clause permits Congress to ‘treat Puerto Rico differently from States so long as there is…
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Is This Thing On?: Massachusetts Wiretap Act Now Offers Little Protection
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Introduction The Massachusetts Wiretap Act originally created a more restrictive version of the Federal Wiretap Act with a greater focus on individual privacy. While the Federal Wiretap Act allows one party to a conversation to record the conversation without…
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POSSIBILITY OF LITIGATION IN UNITED STATES FOREIGN MILITARY SALES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND SOUTH KOREA
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Introduction In exporting defense articles and services abroad, the United States primarily relies on Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). DCS refers to the type of arm s sale whereby a U.S. defense contractor directly deals with…
