Welcome to the SLU Law Journal Online! Here, we publish short pieces by students and other legal scholars that provide insight and unique perspectives on the hottest legal issues currently facing our community, our nation, and our world. If you are a legal scholar and you have a piece that you would like to share on our platform, we would love to hear from you!
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Missouri’s New Expert Witness Statute
Maggie Hummel
In this article, Maggie Hummel discusses the impact of Missouri's new expert witness statute.
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The Cost of Body Cameras for St. Louis Police and Citizens
Courtney Lindbeck
In this article, Courtney A. Lindbeck examines the possibility that the entire St. Louis police force may be required to wear body cameras, as well as the potential economic costs of such a policy.
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Gill v. Whitford and Its Potential Effects on Gerrymandering
Samantha Koldenhoven
In this article, Samantha Koldenhoven analyzes the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Gill v. Whitford, and its possible effects on political redistricting and gerrymandering.
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Major Changes to the Missouri Human Rights Act
Lauren Herbig
In this article, Lauren Herbig discusses the potential ramifications of the amended Missouri Human Rights Act and how its implementation could affect discrimination suits in Missouri.