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Ticketmaster: The Anti-Hero of Antitrust Laws
Mariah Glinski* Many Taylor Swift fans, or “Swifties,” remember November 19, 2022, all too well. This was the day that tickets for Swift’s “Eras Tour” went on sale on Ticketmaster’s website. The sale did not go as planned. There were multiple issues with Ticketmaster’s website, and many fans spent the entire day in front of…
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Legal Institutions Have the Power to Make Law School Better
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.
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Pooh and the Public Domain: Childhood Characters Turned Killers
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.
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A New Type of Child Star: Expanding Child Labor Laws to Protect “Kidfluencers”
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…
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A Discussion of the “Bad Spaniels” Case and What It Means for Our Dogs
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!
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The Presidential Power of Constitutional Review
Learn about the presidential power to independently review the Constitution. The author, Emily, warns about the dangers that can come with such power.
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Bench OSHA: Department of Labor Regulation of the NFL Is Not the Answer to Safety Concerns
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.
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OSHA on the Sidelines: Why OSHA Should Fine the NFL for Its Repeated General Duty Clause Violations
Read about Micayla Bitz’s argument that the Occupational Safety and Health Act’s General Duty Clause should prevent football players from some of the dangers they encounter in their profession.
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Moore v. Harper: The Independent State Legislature Doctrine on the Supreme Court Docket
The United States Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments on Moore v. Harper . While we are waiting for an opinion to be issued, read about some of the questions presented in the case.
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Eyewitness Identification Reform in Minnesota
Eyewitness identifications have played into wrongful convictions. Learn about how Minnesota has reformed policy on eyewitness identification and how there is still more that can be done to prevent the possible detrimental effects of eyewitness identifications.