St. Thomas Law Review
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October 27, 2026By Vito Crichigno
For over half a century, the McDonnell Douglas framework has dictated whether workplace discrimination claims survive summary judgment and reach a jury. On October 5, 2026, the Supreme Court denied two petitions that questioned whether this aging standard still belongs in modern employment law.[i] Over the years, a growing number of attorneys and circuit court […]
Criminal LawFeaturedFederal Law
October 13, 2026By Nadia Jordan
In August 2022, a shooting at a Los Angeles gas station targeted rapper Tyquain Bowman, professionally known as Quando Rondo.[i] While Bowman survived the shooting, his cousin, Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson, was killed.[ii] Federal prosecutors later charged Durk Banks, a recording artist and performer known as Lil Durk, with an alleged murder-for-hire charge tied to […]
Constitutional LawFederal LawSupreme Court
September 30, 2026By Maxwell Gregg
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution states, in full, that “[a] well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”[i] While this language has been a contentious source of debate and scrutiny,[ii] the interpretation of the […]
Constitutional LawFeaturedFederal LawGamblingSports Law
April 20, 2026By Donovan Smith
Pete Rose, the 1919 “Black Sox,” and Tim Donaghy are just some of the names that come to mind when discussing the biggest sports betting scandals in history.[i] While these incidents were massive, leading to lifetime bans from professional leagues and their Hall of Fames, they were few and far between. However, since May 14, […]
