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Emily Toms* On August 1, 2023, Minnesota became the twenty-third state to legalize recreational marijuana for adults over age twenty-one.1 While there remains a long road ahead as the state implements regulations for selling cannabis products, Minnesotans of legal age can possess, use, and grow marijuana in their homes effective immediately.2 This change will impact…

Danielle Marshall* The effects of transitioning away from coal will dramatically disrupt the lives of miners, their families, and the larger communities, regions, and states that have so far depended on and built an entire way of life around coal. A 2019 study found that twenty-six counties in the United States could be classified as…

Sadie Buckel* For me, starting law school was equal parts exciting and terrifying. I remember taking my seat at orientation and having no idea what the next three years of my life would look like. It has been almost two years since then, and looking back on that time, I can say that my experience…

In this post, Kari speaks about the current mental health climate in law schools. In reflecting on her three years of law school, she shares her own story and provides potential solutions that could improve the experiences faced by students in law school.

In the new film Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, Pooh looks different from the character you may remember. In exploring how this was possible, Kyla examines the public domain and copyright law.

The rise of “kidfluencers” on social media platforms has raised concerns about the potential for financial exploitation by parents, who often manage their children’s online presence. In her blog, Margaret Severson explores how child labor laws in the US provide little protection for these children and what measures must be taken to protect these young…

In anticipation of the Supreme Court’s decision, read Louisa’s blog explaining the “Bad Spaniels” case where a company created dog toys that resemble a Jack Daniel’s bottle. It’s great to have context on this upcoming opinion because it could impact future toys your dogs may have!

Learn about the presidential power to independently review the Constitution. The author, Emily, warns about the dangers that can come with such power.

Read a response to Micayla Bitz’s post about her view of OSHA and it’s place in football. From his perspective, Marshall Kelner believes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration should not regulate the NFL.