Articles by Kenzey Tracy

About Kenzey Tracy (3 Articles)

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.

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. ...[Continue Reading]

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. ...[Continue Reading]

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. ...[Continue Reading]