Vermont Law Review

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*NEW BLOG POST* Living near industrial sites shouldn't mean risking your health and environment. Our latest blog post from Staff Editor Leslie Smith dives into Baltimore's struggle with stormwater pollution, exploring how lax enforcement and flaws in permits exacerbate environmental justice issues. It's time for Maryland to step up, enforce regulations, and protect marginalized communities from the toxic fallout. Check out the whole post here: https://lnkd.in/egSe-KCR #EnvironmentalJustice #StormwaterPollution #Baltimore

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*NEW BLOG POST* Our newest blog from Staff Editor Isaac Baker explores the unwavering spirit of protesters, illustrating how attempts to stifle dissent only amplify the call for change. Isaac Baker is a 2L JD candidate at Vermont Law & Graduate School. He will serve as a Head Notes Editor for Volume 49 of Vermont Law Review. Isaac earned degrees in history and education from the University of Missouri and worked in the Missouri House of Representatives before enrolling at VLGS. When he is not in class or studying, Isaac enjoys skiing, enjoying the outdoors, and playing guitar. Check out the post here: https://lnkd.in/eAH8kJwc

*NEW BLOG POST* In "Once Upon a Howl: Are We Facing a Reality in Which the Gray Wolf Only Exists in Fairytales?" Staff Editor Amanda Tynan dives into the complexities of gray wolf conservation. Our latest blog post explains the animals' vital ecological role and the contentious delisting under the Endangered Species Act. Explore the challenges facing this iconic species and the urgent need for federal protection. Join the conversation on preserving our natural heritage before it's too late. Check out Amanda's post here: https://lnkd.in/e4hjqV6V #GrayWolfConservation #ProtectOurWolves #WildlifeProtection

*NEW BLOG POST* Dive into our latest blog post by Maxwell Mrus, exploring the invasive use of Stingray technology by police at protests. Learn how this surveillance tactic challenges constitutional rights and why federal regulation is crucial. Maxwell will serve as an Article Editor for VLR 49. He is passionate about renewable energy and as such, is interning with the Connecticut Green Bank this summer. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/g4Efh3tJ #PrivacyRights #ProtestRights

*NEW BLOG POST* Our latest post from Staff Editor Anna Ploof explains how Vermont's legislature can improve the health of humans, aquatic life, and terrestrial organisms through stricter herbicide permitting laws. Anna originally started in VLGS’s master’s program and transitioned to the J.D. program in the fall of 2022. She earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Castleton University where she also played field hockey. While she has not honed in on a specific area of law, she wants to pursue a career in civil litigation. Anna is a recurring intern at a local law firm in Rutland, Vermont. Read the post here: https://lnkd.in/dSMiwXHt

*NEW BLOG POST* From the desk of Staff Editor Matt Dederer, " Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning: Is It Effective and Constitutional?" explains how the policy of mandatory inclusionary zoning might not only exasperate the housing crisis, but may also be unconstitutional given the recent SCOTUS holding of Sheetz v. County of El Dorado. Matt Dederer is a joint degree student at Vermont Law and Graduate School. He is in the second year of his J.D. and is also pursuing a Master’s of Environmental Law & Policy. Outside the classroom, Matt is an avid skier, backpacker, and DJ. Matt plans to graduate in 2025 and intends to return to Seattle, WA to work in the environmental legal field. Check out the full post here: https://lnkd.in/eaqpdjSb

*NEW BLOG POST* Did you know that over 1 billion de minimis shipments, valued at over $50 billion, entered the U.S. in 2023? In our newest blog post from Staff Editor Timothy Lyons, learn why this surge in small, tax-free packages is causing concern and what bipartisan efforts are underway to address it. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/eVyQkSB5 #DeMinimis #ImportReform

*NEW BLOG POST* In "Creating Problems for Salmon Else: The Loophole in Washington State's Phase-out of Net Pen Aquaculture," Staff Editor Andrew Hockenberry details the far-reaching consequences of net pen aquaculture, from pollution to escaped fish wreaking havoc on ecosystems. Washington's battle to regulate these practices underscores the need for sustainable alternatives and stronger environmental protections. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gMhh-kvk