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Constitutional Law—SMS Mess: Circuits Disagree on Article III Standing for Claim Under Telephone Consumer Protection Act—Cross v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., No. CIV. 1:20- cv-01047, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 10676 (W.D. Ark. Jan. 20, 2022)
Full text linkRhymes To Crimes: Massachusetts Courts’ Use of Rap Lyrics as Evidence – An Unconstitutional Practice Rooted in Racial Bias
Full text linkCivil Procedure—Hypothetical Jurisdiction and Hypothetical Judgments—Doe v. Town of Lisbon, 78 F.4th 38 (1st Cir. 2023)
Full text linkGenerational Trauma and Its Effects on Newer Generation Parents
Full text linkGenerational trauma, stemming from historical events such as systemic injustices, wars, genocides, displacement, and migration, has been shown to influence the newer generation of parents. This literature review explores how such trauma affects parental behaviors, emotional well-being, and relationships between parents and their children. Also, exploring how unresolved trauma from past generations manifests in parenting styles and responses to their own children. By analyzing these dynamics, the review contributes to a deeper psychological understanding of how generational trauma shapes parenting practices and family dynamics, along with examining the intergenerational transmission of trauma, highlighting its implications for parental mental health and familial cohesion
Oral History Interview of Robert W. Adams (SOH-089), video recording and transcript, 2024
Full text linkTo mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of Suffolk University’s Sargent Hall, Robert W. Adams, the building’s principal architect, and John C. Deliso, former Suffolk University Law School associate dean, discuss a variety of aspects related to the building’s siting, design, functional needs, and its overall significance to the law school and the university. Adams details the project’s unique challenges and opportunities, including the building’s location in a congested part of Downtown Boston, surrounded by historically significant properties. They both reflect on how well the building has served the evolving needs of Suffolk University Law School, the wider Suffolk community, and the surrounding neighborhood in the years since it’s opening in 1999.https://dc.suffolk.edu/soh/1063/thumbnail.jp
Emerging Adults Can No Longer Be Sentenced to Life Without Parole: The Impact of Commonwealth v. Mattis
Full text linkThis article examines the landmark decision in Commonwealth v. Mattis by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, which prohibits life without parole (LWOP) sentences for individuals aged 18 to 20, categorizing them as “emerging adults.” The ruling marks a significant shift in juvenile justice by extending constitutional protections against cruel and unusual punishment to young adults, based on contemporary neuroscience research indicating that brain development continues into the mid-twenties. The article discusses the implications of this decision for both the legal system and the approximately 200 individuals currently serving LWOP sentences in Massachusetts. By analyzing the majority and dissenting opinions, the article highlights the ongoing debate about the role of neuroscience in legal determinations and the potential for this decision to influence similar cases nationwide
Employment Law—Blurred Lines: Loopholes to Avoid Joint Employer Liability—Felder v. United States Tennis Ass\u27n, 27 F.4th 834 (2d Cir. 2022)
Full text linkSuffolk Journal, vol.87, no. 19, 5/1/2024
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Suffolk Journal, vol.87, no. 11, 2/15/2024
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Book Review: Leading With Cultural Intelligence by Mai Moua (2012)
Full text linkThis book review evaluates Leading with Cultural Intelligence by Mai Moua (2012), a text on cultural intelligence in leadership. The writing is clear and accessible, making complex ideas understandable to a wide audience. The book maintains consistency in terminology and framework throughout, enhancing reader comprehension. Its structure allows for flexible use in various learning contexts. The text is logically organized, flowing from foundational concepts to more complex ideas. The diverse examples in the text aid the reader’s comprehension and illustrate how the concepts in the text are relevant in today’s globalize world. Overall, Leading with Cultural Intelligence is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to develop cultural intelligence and leadership skills in a global context, suitable for students, educators, and professionals alike.https://dc.suffolk.edu/reviews-oer/1000/thumbnail.jp