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.
Blog By: Antonio C. Ellzey
In this Blog, 3L Staffer Antonio C. Ellzey discusses the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry, particularly the impact of Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code, which limits deductions for businesses engaged in the cannabis trade due to federal prohibition. Ellzey discusses the potential benefits of rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, which he argues would alleviate financial burdens on cannabis businesses, enhance safety, and stimulate economic growth.
Blog By: Yuha Jung
In this Blog, outgoing 3L Staffer Yuha Jung explores two recent youth climate cases, one resolved in Montana (Held v. State) and another ongoing in California (Genesis v. EPA), emphasizing their implications for future climate litigation. Jung contends that youth-led climate lawsuits will ultimately contribute positively to safeguarding a clean and healthy climate for future generations.
Covid-19 has had a significant impact on individuals and businesses. 2L staffer Emily Riggs discusses the new work lifestyle where people are working remotely and may not return to an office building for work, which has caused office buildings to now be vacant. Riggs strongly advocates that these buildings can help decrease the homeless population and offers an idea for how the states and the federal government can make this possible.
Cryptocurrency has taken the world by storm lately, and everyone wants in on the action. 2L staffer, Leen Heresh, analyzes this new phenomenon. Heresh points out that although there are many benefits to Cryptocurrency, it is hurting our environment due to the enormous energy consumption required for Cryptocurrency to function. However, Heresh believes that not all hope is lost and offers some solutions to help this increasing problem.
Senior Staffer, Lilly Keitges, discusses the different power grids across the country, but especially ERCOT in terms of it being an island grid. Keitges discusses how the poor regulations of this island grid were a significant cause of the outages during Winter Storm Uri and what Texas should do to help prevent more outages in the future.
During Covid-19, many people began looking for ways to get outside safely. With its beautiful hiking trails and scenery, the Red River Gorge saw an influx of individuals as it became an ideal safe solution for many individuals. This influx of people at The Gorge may not end as the idea of a resort seems to be on the horizon. 2L Staffer Jenny Lohr explores the idea of this new resort coming and how it may harm this beautiful area.
