Articles by Katelyn Heath, Ethics Editor Emeritus

About Katelyn Heath, Ethics Editor Emeritus (20 Articles)

Katelyn Heath is a 2017 graduate of Campbell Law School and served as the Ethics Editor for the Campbell Law Observer during the 2016-2017 academic year. She is from Salisbury, North Carolina and graduated from UNC-Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Criminal Justice in 2014. Following her first year of law school she attended Baylor Law Schools Academy of the Advocate in Scotland. She is also currently working for Marshall and Taylor PLLC, a local family law firm.

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Supreme Court declines to hear Senator’s appeal

March 27, 2017

Senator Robert Menendez will have to face his corruption charges after the Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal. ...[Continue Reading]

Russian roulette leaves Flynn jobless

February 20, 2017

Michael Flynn is forced to resign after it is confirmed that he spoke with Russians about sanctions imposed by President Obama. ...[Continue Reading]

GOP works to repeal Affordable Care Act

January 23, 2017

As a new President takes office, the Republican Congress is taking steps to dismantle Obamacare, which would leave millions without health insurance. ...[Continue Reading]

Trump proves polls wrong and clinches Presidency

November 14, 2016

Donald Trump is elected as the next President of the United States, despite polls, which predicted a different result. ...[Continue Reading]

Florida death sentence unconstitutional without unanimous jury

November 7, 2016

The Florida Supreme Court ruled that a death sentence may not be imposed unless the jury recommendation is unanimous. ...[Continue Reading]

Kids of the Future

October 3, 2016

21 kids sue the Obama Administration, stating it has failed to make progress on climate change for future generations. ...[Continue Reading]

EpiPen price gouging enrages millions of users.

September 12, 2016

People with severe allergies rely on their EpiPen for life saving medical treatment, but even with insurance, they are costing users hundreds of dollars. ...[Continue Reading]

Pennsylvania Attorney General resigns following criminal conviction

August 22, 2016

Kathleen Kane, once a rising star in Pennsylvania politics, had to resign following her criminal convictions based on a grand jury media leak. ...[Continue Reading]

Roger Ailes steps down as CEO of Fox News amid sexual harassment claims

August 1, 2016

As more women come forward with claims of sexual harassment, Roger Ailes will no longer be in charge at Fox news. ...[Continue Reading]

Proposed 2016 Formal Ethics Opinion 2:  Duty of Defense Counsel Appointed after Defendant Files Pro Se Motion for Appropriate Relief 

July 18, 2016

View the Proposed Ethics Opinion in Full Here A proposed ethics opinion entitled “Duty of Defense Counsel Appointed after Defendant Files Pro Se Motion for Appropriate Relief” was proposed at the quarterly meeting on April 21, 2016. The proposed opinion considers whether defense counsel ...[Continue Reading]