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Taking Advantage of Law School: Beyond the Classroom
*Grace Sawatzke When students think of law school, they often think of cold calls, never-ending case readings, late nights in the library, and the stress of finals. What immediately doesn’t come to mind are the opportunities for law students beyond the classroom. In Minnesota, the average total cost of law school tuition is $54,084 per…
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AI’s Lurking Danger: Deepfakes and the Liar’s Dividend
Noah Barnaby* How will generative AI reshape the practice of law? Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, this question has been analyzed in countless news articles, law journals, and blogs (including these ones). Many of these sources highlight the opportunities presented by AI, such as increased research efficiency and the end of associates…
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Lights, Cameras, Constitution: Reviving Automated Traffic Enforcement in Minneapolis
*Hayden Cole Imagine it’s August 2005, and you’re on an emotional drive home from a game at the Metrodome. The Twins’ loss was disappointing, and the playoffs are officially out of reach. To emphasize this moment, your car radio plays Coldplay’s recently released “Fix You.” A few days later, an envelope arrives in your mailbox.…
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Imagination: The Lawyer’s Indispensable Tool
Isaac Rillo* Law is a practical profession. Lawyers deal with concrete, particular problems in the real world. Nonetheless, one might say that the lawyer’s most essential tool is abstract: their imagination. Students who had Professor Gordon for lawyering skills will recall an adage reflecting this idea: “legal imagination is more important than legal knowledge.” The…
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St. Isidore Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond: Potential Implications for Minnesota Charter Schools
Corey Kibbel* Background St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Catholic School (St. Isidore) is a virtual charter school operating in Oklahoma which received approval from the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board. In Oklahoma, charter schools are “public schools established by contract” with a sponsoring institution, which can be public or private. These charter schools receive…
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My Damages Are What?! Potential Damages Exposure for Copyright Infringement
*Mason Rademacher Let’s begin with a few brief illustrations. Visualize a small business that operates in a downtown area. A beautiful mural was recently painted on a brick wall outside of your business, paid for by the city and painted by a local artist. The small business owner sees dozens of people every day taking…
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Third-Party Litigation Funding: Opportunities and Challenges
Hayden Cole* Third-Party Litigation Funding or Financing (TPLF) is an emerging tool in today’s legal landscape, offering financial support to litigants but raising ethical and practical issues as well. TPLF is an arrangement where a third party funds a litigant’s, usually a plaintiff’s, litigation costs in exchange for a share of any settlement or judgment.…
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Are you Liable for Hitting a House with a Golf Ball?
By Joe Maney* If you’re reading this on your phone while sitting in a golf cart with a broken window to your right and a Pro V1 in someone’s living room, you should probably put your phone down and read this another day. If you’re just curious what would happen if you sliced your drive…
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Zach Bryan and NDAs: How Enforceable Are They?
Stokli Ashcraft* In November 2024, Zach Bryan broke the internet when it was revealed that he offered his ex-girlfriend, Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, $12 million in exchange for her signature on a nondisclosure agreement. LaPaglia revealed that Bryan asked her to “sign all of [her] experiences… away,” ultimately barring her from ever being able to speak…
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Breaking Down President Trump’s Executive Orders
Grace Sjoberg* During his campaign, President Donald J. Trump pledged to implement significant federal government reforms, many of which were to be pursued through executive orders. His campaign rhetoric centered on reversing Biden-era policies, particularly on issues such as immigration, environmental regulations, and energy production, while championing the “America First” agenda. He also emphasized reducing…
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