Wake Forest Law Review

20Mar

Chelsea Manning and Coercive Contempt

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By Olivia Rojas Julian Assange and WikiLeaks In 2006, Julian Assange, an Australian computer-programmer and journalist, launched WikiLeaks in an effort to combat “acts of censorship.”[1] In this pursuit, Assange and those working for WikiLeaks published various classified and/or confidential documents. Throughout its 12-year existence, WikiLeaks’ staff gathered information from anonymous whistleblowers and released various […]

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18Mar

What’s Missing from the Families First Coronavirus Response Act?

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By Abby Castaldi Introduction With over 3,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the United States, widespread reactions from the public have resulted in the closing of schools, sporting events, and businesses.[1]  President Trump declared a national emergency and the World Health Organization officially classified the virus as a pandemic.[2]  The NBA, NHL, and […]

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15Mar

“Spirit” Quest: The Daunting “Stairway” for Plaintiff in the Led Zeppelin Copyright Litigation

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By Grayson O’Saile The latest ruling in the copyright litigation surrounding Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” provides a point for discussion regarding strict adherence to the text of a statute versus pragmatic, equitable fairness and plain “common sense.” Led Zeppelin, a famous British rock band (and one of the most famous bands in history), formed […]

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11Mar

Kansas Has Abolished the Insanity Defense? – That’s Crazy!

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Since its first use in 1843, the insanity defense has been an inherent part of Anglo-Saxon, and later American, courts. Sensationalized in various movies and television shows, from Law & Order[1] to How to Get Away With Murder[2], the insanity defense has almost become a part of American culture. If the insanity defense is such […]

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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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