The average reader of this article most likely possesses a higher degree of education than the average American; yet, do you know who can unionize? Do you think the average American knows? If American workers […]
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Space Rock Mining: A Land Rush Without Title
While some might call the idea of asteroid mining a dream of science fiction, there are some very prominent individuals who believe it is not only possible, but also financially and technologically viable. Cofounded by Dr. […]
read moreRemove Time Limits on Reunification; Choose Guardianship over Adoption
Permanence is the goal for children in foster care. To achieve this goal, adoption is used if reunification with birth parents can not be accomplished within fifteen months. This is detrimental to children whose natural parents suffer from […]
read moreIt’s Still Perilous to Catch a Lyft in San Francisco
In February, Golden Gate University Law Review member Cassie Heuckroth wrote about the questionable legality of “ridesharing” services like Lyft, Uber, and Sidecar. Since then, there have been some changes. Notably, the California Public Utility […]
read moreThank You and Goodbye: Stripping Citizenship From Generations of Haitian Dominicans
The Supreme Court of the Dominican Republic recently upheld changes to the citizenship provision of its Constitution, putting many Dominican Americans in an uncomfortable position. For those Dominican Americans whose U.S. citizenship is based upon their […]
read moreThe Sky is the Limit: Regulating the Next Generation of Privacy Invasion
Last year in Texas, a man sent a drone up into the sky and inadvertently exposed an environmental nightmare. Images taken from a digital camera mounted on his remotely controlled drone, also referred to as […]
read moreIntroduction to Upcoming Ninth Circuit Survey, by Judge Clifton
By: The Honorable Richard R. Clifton For nearly four decades, the Golden Gate University Law Review has produced an annual volume reviewing decisions of the Ninth Circuit. As our court covers over one-fifth of the […]
read moreTaking a Second Look at Arrestee DNA in California
Last term, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in Maryland v. King that Maryland could take suspects’ DNA as a matter of course following an arrest, without any particular reason for doing so. After the King […]
read moreTalk is Cheap, But Texting While Driving Shouldn’t Be
Why do so many people still text while driving? According to the U.S. Government, texting while driving is the most dangerous distraction for a driver because it requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention. In a […]
read moreSex Offender Residency Restrictions Serve No Purpose
Under Jessica’s Law, sex offenders in San Francisco are barred from residing within two thousand feet of any school or park where children regularly gather. Due to San Francisco’s limited size and dense population, it […]
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