Wake Forest Law Review

16Feb

Online Harassment of Journalists and Uncertain Paths to Recourse Under the Law

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By Mary Catherine Young Last month, an Azerbaijani journalist was forced to deactivate her social media accounts after receiving sexually explicit and violent threats in response to a piece she wrote about Azerbaijan’s cease-fire with Armenia.[1] Some online users called for the Azerbaijan government to revoke columnist Arzu Geybulla’s citizenship—others called for her death.[2] Days […]

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12Feb

New ABA Program Helps Immigrants Navigate Daunting Government System

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By Alexandra N. Meyer A new American Bar Association program aims to better prepare immigrants navigating one of America’s most time-consuming and expensive government systems. Unlike most government agencies, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, (“USCIS”), is fee-funded and relies almost exclusively on fees to operate.[1] In fact, service fees account for approximately 97 percent […]

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11Feb

FAA Rescinds Order Grounding Jets, 737 MAX Aircraft Return to Flight

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By Steven P. Bradford Following crashes of Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) issued an Emergency Order grounding Boeing 737-8 and -9 (“Boeing MAX”) aircraft.[1]  The order was rescinded on November 18, 2020, allowing Boeing MAX aircraft to resume flight operations once airlines complete prescribed corrective actions […]

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9Feb

New Benefit Program Attempts to Bridge Digital Divide

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By Rachel L. Golden To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, millions of students have been forced to move from in-person to distance learning. The success of distance learning hinges on a student’s ability to access the virtual classroom.[1] For two girls in East Salinas, California, distance learning meant having to sit in a Taco Bell […]

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4Feb

The Guelph Treasure and the Hunt for Jurisdiction

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By Sarah E. Page Pop culture is filled with references to hidden Nazi treasure. Monuments Men tells the story of the real hunt for stolen Nazi art[1] Television channels are rife with shows focusing on the search for hidden Nazi gold around the world.[2] However, one hoard is hidden in plain sight, and is now […]

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2Feb

The Big (Trademark) Game: The NFL’s Battle to Protect Its “Super Bowl” Trademark

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By Blake Witty This Sunday, nearly one in three Americans[1] will turn to their televisions to watch Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs take on Tom Brady and the Tampa Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV.[2]  The Super Bowl has become a mainstay in American culture and is arguably the most followed and prestigious event […]

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1Feb

A Realistic Analysis of the DOT’s Decision to Ban Emotional Support Animals from Flights

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Jess Harrell In recent years, there has been a rise in emotional support animals (“ESAs”) throughout the United States.[1]  Unlike service animals, which are trained to perform specific tasks for disabled individuals,[2] ESAs provide companionship, relieve loneliness, and help with mental disabilities such as depression, anxiety, and phobias.[3]  However, they are not individually trained to […]

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28Jan

Collaboration for LGBTQ+ Equality and Religious Freedom

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Jordan Peterson It is no secret that federal policymakers usually propose a bill with no expectation that it will pass into law. In some cases, they do this because they want to start a conversation about an important topic.[1] One such topic that has been at the forefront of the American political thought for some […]

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23Jan

Pandemic Relief Bill Increases Business Meal Tax Deduction

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Emily Solley On December 27, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed a $900 billion pandemic relief bill into law.[1] The bill resulted from eight months of tense negotiations, earlier failures at passage, and, most recently, an intense debate over the bill’s proposed $600 direct payment to Americans.[2] President Trump called the payments a “disgrace” and […]

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20Jan

Sharing is Caring: H-2B Visa Portability as the Lasting Solution to Temporary Problems

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Makenzie Taylor Each year, 66,000 H-2B visa guest workers enter the United States to perform nonagricultural temporary and seasonal jobs[1] in industries such as forestry, landscaping, hospitality, seafood processing, and construction.[2] The workers typically perform “relatively low-skilled” jobs and often work in “geographic areas where the number of available U.S. workers is limited.”[3] They comprise […]

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16Jan

The “Hack Back” Bill: A Necessary Defense Mechanism, or a Precipitous Disaster?

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Kristin J. Rempe The Active Cyber Defense Certainty Act—colloquially known as the “Hack Back” bill— was first introduced in 2017[1] and reintroduced in 2019.[2]  The bipartisan bill seeks to amend the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”).[3]  Under the CFAA, it is illegal to knowingly or intentionally access another computer without authorization or to exceed […]

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14Jan

Religion in a Pandemic: The Supreme Court’s Free Exercise Jurisprudence in the COVID-19 Era

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Blake Davis The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the way Americans engage in their weekly religious practices.[1]  As with every other area of American life, religious organizations have become accustomed to providing socially distanced services and complying with both federal and state guidelines for safe worship experiences.[2]  As churches, synagogues, and mosques have transitioned to servicing […]

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