Articles by Kenzey Tracy

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Kenzey is a third-year student at Campbell University School of Law and is a Staff Writer for the Campbell Law Observer. Originally from Maine, Kenzey graduated from Wake Forest University with Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and English. In her free time, Kenzey enjoys playing with her pet rats and thrifting. Kenzey’s areas of interest include the Wills, Estates, Elder Law, and Probate.

Silent Suffering: The Overlooked Crisis of Emotional Elder Abuse

March 31, 2025

Emotional elder abuse is a devastating yet often invisible form of mistreatment that strips older adults of their dignity, security, and mental well-being through manipulation, humiliation, isolation, and coercion—often at the hands of those they trust the most. [...]

The Older Americans Act: A Renewed Commitment to Aging Independently

January 24, 2025

Aging is part of life, but with the right support, older adults can thrive with independence and dignity. The Older Americans Act (OAA) ensures seniors receive essential resources while fostering connections that strengthen communities. [...]

Understanding Federal Tax Exemptions: A Guide to Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes

November 27, 2024

While the high exemption amount only pertains to a small population of the United States currently, there will be many more taxable estates in 2026 if the law is not changed. [...]

The Law’s Imaginary Playbook: Navigating Legal Fictions

March 21, 2024

In the common law system, legal fictions have been utilized to adapt to changing circumstances and address gaps in legislation. English common law, with its emphasis on precedent and flexibility, incorporated legal fictions into its legal system to achieve justice. [...]

The Copyright War on Recipes in the Kitchen

February 5, 2024

However, copyright laws, though helpful for larger works such as cookbooks and websites, may not be as accessible to those who create their culinary works through other individual platforms, such as food blogs, videos, and podcasts. Social media outlets create inclusive communities to build networks both to share recipes and also to copy recipes without giving credit where it is duly earned. In order to combat this, it may be up to those communities to create a shared space of respect and appreciation without relying on the legal system. [...]