Blog By: Lauren K. Repa
Kentucky is known worldwide for its horse races, and betting on horse races is integral to Kentucky's culture and economy. In this blog, 2L Staffer Lauren K. Repa argues that the passing of House Bill 551 this past September, legalizing all sports betting, might put horse racing at risk, with betters flocking to other forms of gambling. However, not all is lost; Repa asserts AI apps such as EquinEdge might be the program Kentuckians need to keep horse racing alive with the passing of the new legislation.
Blog By: Antonio C. Ellzey
In this blog, 3L Antonio C. Ellzey points out that California Governor Newsom recently vetoed a pending California state law that aimed to address the dangers of gas appliances. Specifically, the new law would have required manufacturers to place warning labels on gas stoves to inform consumers of their health effects. Some say the new law would help build awareness around a hidden danger while others say the new would restrict Californians’ freedom. Ellzey believes the pending law would positively impact Californians because they can make better-informed decisions around their health and safety, which would ultimately help save lives.
Blog By: Stevi Whitman
In this blog, 3L staffer Stevi Whitman argues for the use of certification marks to promote authenticity within the whiskey industry by introducing the Estate Whiskey Alliance® (EWA). The EWA is a member led association spearheaded by UK Innovate at the University of Kentucky, the James B. Beam Institute, Marker’s Mark Distillery, and other founding members, tasked with ensuring quality standards of whiskey production, promoting the benefits of local sourcing, and advancing sustainability efforts throughout the whiskey industry through the use of certification marks.
Blog By: Phillip Burress
Kentucky is home to 100 distilleries in 42 counties and produces 95% of the world's bourbon. In this Blog, 3L Phillip Burress discusses the threat posed by "Whiskey Fungus" on Kentucky property owners and the legal challenges facing Kentucky distillers.
Blog By: Ashton Edwards
In this Blog, 3L Staffer Ashton Edwards argues that instead of staying silent on the issue, Congress should respond to the interstate commerce concerns that reside in the Prop 12, a proposition that was made law by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2023. Edwards discusses that so far, Congress has yet to address the arguments and concerns of Farmers, the Court, or citizens, even though this law arguably has a substantial impact on interstate commerce.
NFTs are becoming extremely popular even with racehorses and are creating a stir in the copyright world. In light of this, 2L staffer Zack Stacy looks at the process for a racehorse to have their name registered through the process outlined in The Jockey Club and how it compares to getting a name registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Stacy urges individuals to consider racehorses as brands and offers solutions to assist in the trademark of horses in the new NFT world.
The Kentucky Derby is always an exciting time for horse racing fans. Bob Baffert, a famous horse trainer, ends up being suspended from competing in the Derby for 2 years due to his horse testing positive for a banned substance. Senior Staffer, Hunter Branham analyzes what this suspension means for the future of the Kentucky Derby.
As the anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s death draws near, 3L staffer, Dwight Haggard III discusses ways activists can draw attention to the call for police reform as well as accountability for Breonna’s death. Haggard’s solution? Boycott the 147th Kentucky Derby. To learn more, please read his blog post below.
