When the future seems daunting with unpredictability, history can inspire us with the greatest lessons. With this, I introduce the story of Myra Bradwell, the woman who changed the law to practice law.
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Judge shopping, a tactic allowing litigants to strategically file cases to secure favorable rulings, has become increasingly prevalent in Texas, particularly in single-judge divisions. This practice undermines judicial independence and policy enforcement, prompting calls for reforms like random case assignment.
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Generative AI is rapidly transforming creative industries, yet copyright law remains ill-equipped to keep pace. This paper explores the tension between technological innovation and the courts, urging a reimagining of intellectual property for the digital era.
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Elon Musk announced a series of $1 million giveaways leading up to the 2024 election, and created a super PAC to pour millions into support for Trump. What does this say about the state of our election system in the U.S.?
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Arbitration has quietly taken over justice in America like never before. This article unveils how it’s been twisted—and how to fix it.
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In this election, New York City voters approved five of six ballot propositions, including one state-wide proposition that enshrines the right to abortion in the State Constitution, while the other city-specific four raise questions about executive power and the future of democratic checks and balances in the city.
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President-elect Trump has vowed that he will attempt to end birthright citizenship via executive order upon entering office. May we see this long-standing right disappear under a second Trump term or could his plans fall to SCOTUS precedent and constitutional law?
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Caught between lofty ideals and geopolitical realities, the International Criminal Court faces a stark dilemma: pursue justice at the risk of isolation and irrelevance or adapt to a world where power trumps principle. Can the Court embrace Realpolitik without abdicating its responsibilities?
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Kalshi, a corporate disruptor in the “prediction market space,” has burst onto gambling scene like that uninvited guest at a poker night, shaking up the status quo.
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SCOTUS Justices appear skeptical in marked departure from broadening gun rights.
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With the rise of technology and the ease of acquiring data, states are beginning to enact data protection laws. However, as data protection laws begin to differ along state lines, is the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 an appropriate piece of legislation and what are the implications of previous models?
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In recent times, the Supreme Court has overturned several landmark cases, including Roe v. Wade and Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (1984). How will the Supreme Court overruling past holdings increasingly often affect legal and political stability, as well as the legitimacy of the institution itself?
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In the wake of the Supreme Court overturning affirmative action, racial diversity has dropped notably for many institutions of higher education. Native Americans’ status as members of sovereign tribal nations could provide legal, race-neutral pathways to maintain diversity in American universities.
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International law demands justice for victims of aggression, and as Ukraine's losses mount daily due to Russia's invasion. With approximately $5 billion in frozen Russian sovereign assets within U.S. jurisdiction, the REPO for Ukrainians Act not only empowers the U.S. to transform these funds into essential resources for Ukraine's recovery, but also establishes an international mechanism to facilitate the transfer of over $300 billion in frozen state assets worldwide. In doing so, America can hold aggressors accountable, reinforce a rules-based international order, and support the resilience and rebuilding of the Ukrainian people.
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The Lum v. Rice Supreme Court Case of 1927 included Asian American voices in the fight for desegregation of public schools. How is this case, in conversation with other Asian American court cases, relevant in the larger U.S. History?
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As states weaken child labor laws in the name of economic opportunity and the federal government cracks down to protect young workers, the future of child welfare is at stake.
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After the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a number pro-life politicians and activists have begun pushing for legal recognition of fetal personhood. This legal theory, though once considered fringe, could have far-reaching consequences.
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These days it seems like the majority of America’s elections revolve around the will of our country’s largest corporations. To better understand how America’s elections have evolved, this article dives into the legal history behind campaigns, elections, and corporations.
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