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Three-Minute Legal Talks: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Brackeen v. Haaland
3-Minute Legal Talks with Stacey Lara

Three-Minute Legal Talks: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Brackeen v. Haaland

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In three minutes, Stacey Lara, ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Assistant Teaching Professor and Co-director of the Tribal Court Public Defense Clinic, covers the Supreme Court ruling and how it will affect Indian Country.

Three-Minute Legal Talks: Raising the United States’ Debt Ceiling
Anita Ramasastry

Three-Minute Legal Talks: Raising the United States’ Debt Ceiling

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In three minutes, Anita Ramasastry, Henry M. Jackson Professor of Law at ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ, explains why a debt ceiling is necessary, how it is raised and the ruinous effects that may occur if the United States is ever unable to pay its financial obligations.

Three-Minute Legal Talks: The Copyright Infringement Case Over "Thinking Out Loud"
Peter Nicolas

Three-Minute Legal Talks: The Copyright Infringement Case Over "Thinking Out Loud"

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In three minutes, Peter Nicolas, the William L. Dwyer Chair in Law and an adjunct professor of music, covers the lawsuit and explains why the jury ultimately sided with pop star Ed Sheeran in this landmark case.

Three-Minute Legal Talks: The Abortion Drug Mifepristone’s Legal Battle
3-Minute Legal Talks: Jessica West

Three-Minute Legal Talks: The Abortion Drug Mifepristone’s Legal Battle

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In three minutes, Jessica West, a lecturer at ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ, covers the abortion drug’s current legal issues and what lies ahead.

Three-Minute Legal Talks: The International Criminal Court’s Indictment of Russian President Vladimir Putin
Anita Ramasastry

Three-Minute Legal Talks: The International Criminal Court’s Indictment of Russian President Vladimir Putin

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In just three minutes, Anita Ramasastry, Henry M. Jackson Professor of Law at ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ, covers the indictment, the likelihood that Putin will be arrested and why the United States doesn’t recognize the authority of the ICC.

Three-Minute Legal Talks: Seattle Public Schools' Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies
Three-Minute Legal Talks featuring Professor Ryan Calo

Three-Minute Legal Talks: Seattle Public Schools' Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies

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In three minutes, Ryan Calo, the Lane Powell & D. Wayne Gittinger Professor of Law, covers the Seattle Public Schools’ lawsuit against social media giants.

Three-Minute Legal Talks: Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency
Todd Wildermuth

Three-Minute Legal Talks: Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency

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In just three minutes, Todd Wildermuth, ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Associate Teaching Professor, covers Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency and warns of the possible consequences the ruling may have on property owners, the environment and the EPA.

Three Minute Legal Talks: The Respect for Marriage Act
Terry Price

Three Minute Legal Talks: The Respect for Marriage Act

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Terry Price, ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Associate Teaching Professor, explains what the Respect for Marriage Act does — and, also importantly, what it does not do — in three minutes.

Three-Minute Legal Talks: The Potential Impact of Brackeen v. Haaland
Stacey Lara on camera during a Zoom conversation.

Three-Minute Legal Talks: The Potential Impact of Brackeen v. Haaland

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Stacey Lara, ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Assistant Teaching Professor and Co-director of the Tribal Court Public Defense Clinic, outlines the U.S. Supreme Court case Brackeen v. Haaland.

Three-Minute Legal Talks: Using Therapeutic Principles in Legal Education

Three-Minute Legal Talks: Using Therapeutic Principles in Legal Education

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Prof. Mireille Butler addresses how legal writing can be taught more effectively using therapeutic principles in the classroom.