An interdisciplinary publication that explores the intersection of provocative legal issues with public and social policy
By examining salient topics, such as energy, economics, healthcare, and social justice, the Journal seeks to introduce and advance discourse consistent with Wake Forest’s motto of Pro Humanitate.
From our De Novo Blog
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Sun, Sand, SCOTUS: Summer 2024 Supreme Court Decisions Review
Trump v. Anderson Opinion March 4, 2024 – Ruling 9-0 In this case, the Court rejected Colorado’s attempt to bar former President Donald Trump from running for another term under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits insurrectionists from holding office and ruled that the states may not bar the former president from running…
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Free Speech Argument Offers New Life to Death Care Providers
Over the last century, occupational licensing has been an unstoppable frate that has shown no signs of slowing. In the 1950s, only 5% of the American workforce was required to obtain a license before selling goods or performing services in their selected profession.[1] As of 2023, this number has risen to an astonishing 25%.[2] Such…
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Out of the Mouths of Babes and Into Their Parents’ Bank Accounts: Addressing the Lack of Labor Regulations for Child Influencers
Cam Barrett, a now-grown child of a mommy vlogger, testified to the Washington State Legislature: “When I was nine years old, the intimate details of my first period were shared online.” She spoke in support of passing HB 1627, which would legally protect minor children featured in monetized online content. Over the past decade, parents have increasingly quit their…
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Racketeers of the Bird World: The Ecological Impact of the Brown-headed Cowbird
The brown-headed cowbird is an unusual bird. Instead of raising its own young, it lays its eggs in the nests of other birds. Cowbirds usually choose smaller passerines (songbirds), but they are not picky—they have been recorded parasitizing at least 220 species’ nests, including unsuitable host species such as sandpipers, owls, and hawks.[1] This is not a mutually-beneficial relationship. The…
