Wake Forest Law Review

10Mar

Caucuses and Primaries: How Iowa Became First

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The months-long process for nominating each political party’s presidential candidate begins in two unlikely states: Iowa and New Hampshire.[1]  The first nomination contest in the country, Iowa, by state law, holds its caucus at least eight days prior to any other state contest.[2]  The next state to hold its nomination contest, and first to hold […]

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6Mar

Pandemonium: General Powers of the Federal Government During a Pandemic

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While humans may be the most sophisticated and capable species on planet Earth, we are still subject to a strong dose of humility now and again. We humans must accept that there are certain things we have limited control over. One of these things is the spread of disease. Due to scientific and medical innovations, […]

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3Mar

Warner Bros. loses “Dubledore.com” in UDRP Dispute

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By Elliott Riches             If you stop someone on the street and ask if they know what “dumbledore” means, most would say, “A character from Harry Potter.”[1] This would not be surprising as Albus Dumbledore is a key figure in a franchise that sold more than four hundred million books in 68 languages and has […]

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28Feb

Leap Day’s Lengthy, and Litigious, History

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By Nicole Tronolone While for many February 29 is a normal day—simply a quirk of our system of leap-years—for lawyers and “Leapers” alike it presents a host of complexities and anomalies.  The variance between an astronomical year and the calendar year has plagued leaders and lawyers for millennia.[1]  Dating back to 46 B.C., the lengthy […]

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25Feb

Lessons from Juliana on Climate Change Litigation

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By Andie Anderson In December of 2019, Time Magazine made a teenage girl the Person of the Year.[1] As a fifteen-year-old, Greta Thunberg began skipping school and standing outside of the Swedish Parliament with homemade signs calling for urgent action on climate change.[2] Within just eighteen months, Greta’s activism would gain international attention and she […]

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21Feb

On Wednesdays, We Trademark Pink: Glossier’s Quest to Trademark Millennial Pink

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By Mary-Kathryn Hawes Glossier, a millennial favorite beauty brand, is attempting to trademark its signature “millennial pink” used on the pink bubble-wrap pouches that their products arrive in.  Emily Weiss (who millennials may recall had a brief stint on the popular MTV series “The Hills” as the Teen Vogue New York intern[1]) parlayed her successful […]

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19Feb

It’s Time for School: The Long Wait for Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act

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By Greg Berman On October 15, 2019, Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA) introduced the College Affordability Act.[1]  The bill contains sweeping reforms in the higher education sector, including expanding Pell Grant eligibility to undocumented and incarcerated students, overhauling the federal loan repayment system, and tethering the maximum Pell Grant award to inflation.[2]  The College Affordability Act […]

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14Feb

Now Checking Emotional Support Animals: DOT Regulation Redefines Service Animals

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By Corinne Spencer After recent news stories covering the emotional support peacock stopped by airport security and the attack by an emotional support dog that left a Delta passenger with 28 stitches, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is giving airlines the regulatory means to crack down on any and all pets boarding planes unchecked under […]

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14Feb

Repeal Amendment One for Valentine’s Day

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By Emily Yates In 2012, North Carolina became the thirtieth state to adopt a constitutional amendment refusing to recognize any marriages or civil unions other than those between one man and one woman.[1]  Article 14, Section 6 of the North Carolina Constitution, popularly referred to as “Amendment One,” states that “[m]arriage between one man and […]

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11Feb

An Inevitable Constitutional Analysis of the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act

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By Meredith Behrens As many as forty million people are estimated to be trapped in modern day slavery.[1] Rather than disappearing with its formal abolishment in the 19th century, slavery has taken hold of victims not only in the United States, but around the world through human trafficking.[2] Roughly five million of these victims are […]

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9Feb

The Vaping Epidemic: Massachusetts’ Vaping Ban and Its Effect on North Carolina Regulations

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By Matt Deorocki On September 24, 2019, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker brought the state into the national spotlight by declaring a state of emergency due to the public health risk emanating from the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products.[1] Nevertheless, instead of passing a regulation pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 2, which calls for […]

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5Feb

Supreme Court Considers Granting Certiorari in LGBTQ Discrimination Case

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By Jon McLamb The United States Supreme Court is deciding whether to hear a case with significant ramifications on First Amendment religious freedom.  This time, however, a decision will come in direct conflict with local and state anti-discrimination laws that prevent businesses from discriminating on the basis of an person’s sexual orientation. The case, Arlene’s […]

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