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Remediating Cultural Appropriation

Jan 07, 2026

By Aman K. Gebru. The Article introduces a quadrant of cultural appropriation keyed to two factors—the cultural symbol’s level of diffusion and the degree of its commercial use (diffused/non‑commercial; distinct/non‑commercial; diffused/commercial; distinct/commercial) and concluding that legal remedies are largely unworkable in…

The 2023 Names Rule Amendment: An Unnecessary, Unjustifiable, and Consequential Expansion

Jan 07, 2026

Matteo DeVincenzo. In 2001, the SEC implemented the Names Rule to protect investors by ensuring that mutual funds invest in a manner consistent with their names. In 2023, however, the SEC amended the rule in a way that is unnecessary, unjustified,…

Federalism Limits on State Criminal Extraterritoriality

Jan 07, 2026

By Matthew P. Cavedon. Based on research into English common law and early American jurisprudence, this article concludes that states ordinarily cannot prosecute actions committed beyond their borders. It explores this rule's consequences for abortion, cybercrime, and election interference cases.Full Article

Arizona’s First AI-Powered Charter School is Redefining Learning

Dec 24, 2025

By Noa Emert. The Classroom of the Future is Already Here AI isn’t just a topic in computer class anymore—it’s becoming part of the classroom itself. On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 1477, “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for…

Arizona’s Enduring Battle Over Hound Hunting

Dec 16, 2025

By Janelle Leung. Introduction The use of dogs in hunting has become a legal and political battle in Arizona, pitting environmental groups against hunting associations and state agencies. At its core, this conflict is a struggle over who holds the authority to…

Public Funds Meet Private Blockchains: Balancing State Investment, Market Volatility, and Consumer Protection

Dec 16, 2025

By Ali Karamali. Following the 2008 financial crisis, cryptocurrencies (crypto) began attracting interest by offering a new way to manage money with greater independence, transparency, and security. Based on a theory of decentralization, crypto operates on networks not controlled by…

Guardrails on Direct Democracy: Nondelegation Constraints on Citizen Initiatives After <em>Montenegro v. Fontes</em>

Guardrails on Direct Democracy: Nondelegation Constraints on Citizen Initiatives After Montenegro v. Fontes

Dec 16, 2025

By Armando Montero. Article IV, Part 1, Section 1 of the Arizona Constitution states: “The legislative authority of the state shall be vested in the legislature . . . but the people reserve the power to propose laws and amendments to…

When Punishment Fails: What Arizona Can Learn from Tribal Approaches to Truancy

Dec 16, 2025

By Drew Meester. The Problem Arizona faces a truancy crisis that disproportionately harms Native American students. Chronic absenteeism rates have nearly doubled from pre-pandemic levels. Almost half of Arizona’s Native students are chronically absent from school, one of the highest…

Impact of the Arizona Hands-Off Law

Nov 09, 2025

By Lauren Gold. Arizona lawmakers and their constituents are well aware of the problems associated with distracted driving. However, this issue is difficult to mitigate. Although most drivers understand the risks associated with using a cell phone while driving, many drivers…

What Will Happen to Buyers if the Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley Gets Foreclosed?

Nov 09, 2025

By Owen Warner. For nearly two decades, the Town of Paradise Valley has eagerly awaited the opening of a new project that promised to reinvent the town: the Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, also known as “The Palmeraie.” The Palmeraie, first announced in…

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