Archive for February 2009

You Read What About Me on the Internet?!: Anonymous Online Libel

Feb 26th, 2009

Written by: Tracy Frazier Researched by: Daniel Kwak Edited by: Casey King Managing Editor: Lauren E. Trent The internet is the Wild West of free-flowing information-few rules apply and everyone is trying to stake their claim. To many, the internet is the quintessence of free speech and the First Amendment. Others worry that this free [...]



Sweet “Sext”teen: When Child Pornography Victims Become Defendants

Feb 19th, 2009

Written by: Ed Bushnell Researched by: Jeff W. Richards Edited by: Darci G. Van Duzer Managing Editor: Alexander JL Theoharis UPDATE (3/16/11): Salon’s Tracy Clark-Flory writes about a new bill in New Jersey that would prevent minors who engage in “sexting” (taking naked pictures of themselves and sharing them with boy- and girlfriends) from being [...]



JELL Publishes Volume 23, No. 2

Feb 13th, 2009

The Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation has published Volume 23, No. 2. In operation since 1985, the journal is a strong player in the environmental law field. To read their newest and past issues online, or for subscription information, visit their website. The Legality will resume publication on Thursday.



High Times for a Test of the Castle Doctrine

Feb 12th, 2009

Written by: Steve Glista Researched by: Jeff W. Richards Edited by: Peter Fehrs Managing Editor: Brady Iandiorio Nobody wants to start their day by facing down a couple of knife-wielding thugs in the kitchen, but eventually it happens to everyone. On January 7, 2009 it was Michael Arcay’s turn. When Daniel Bartlett and Justin Campbell [...]



A Whirlwind Tour of the World’s Oldest Profession: Prostitution

Feb 5th, 2009

Written by: Nick Caleb Researched by: Tom Borton Edited by: Amy E. Seely Managing Editor: Mary Anne Nash People love sex. From Shakespeare to Spielberg, sex has always found its place into literature, art, and history. And with its obvious popularity, it is not surprising that people will pay for it. Because some are willing [...]