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Eliminating the Chase: Fourth Amendment Implications of Warrantless Use of Cell-Site Simulators to Search for Criminal Offenders

In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Katie Monin reviews records demonstrating that the federal government utilizes cell site simulators as a form of electronic surveillance, and considers the fourth amendment implications of this practice.

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Social Media: Will Bevin Be Sliced by a Double-edged Sword?

In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Timothy Lovett examines the social media blocking habits of Governor Matt Bevin, and questions whether public officials have a right to block users from their social media accounts in light of the recent holding in Davison v. Loudon County Board of Supervisors.

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The Aftermath of Osborne v. Keeney: The Extent of Damages Recoverable for Pre-Accident Fright

In this edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Abbie Carrico reflects on the holding issued by the Kentucky Supreme Court in Osborne v. Keeney, and urges courts to be cautious not to award plaintiffs pre-accident fright damages where sufficient objective evidence is not provided.

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The Never Ending Traffic Stop: Why Informing Citizens of Completion is Necessary

In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Madeline Moss discusses the Supreme Court's holding in Rodriguez v. United States, and calls for a bright line rule establishing that law enforcement officials must inform citizens when the mission of a traffic stop has been completed.

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Are Administrative Law Judges Unconstitutionally Appointed?

In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Roger K. Morris questions the constitutionality of administrative law judge appointments, and examines the impact such appointments have on federal agencies.

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Google, Inc.: The Death of a Trademark?

In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Nicole Pottinger examines the issue of verb appropriation in trademark law, and considers the difficulties companies, such as Google, may face in maintaining their registrations.

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When Fundamental Rights Collide: The Legal Conflicts Within and Surrounding Masterpiece Cakeshop.

In today's edition of the KLJ Blog, Staff Editor Justin Cloyd examines the decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, and questions how far our laws can infringe upon civil liberties to protect civil rights.

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