Why do so many songs sound alike? In the latest episode of Legal Brief, Professor Jennifer Jenkins breaks down the challenges of applying copyright law to music, from the limits of musical vocabulary to the fine line between inspiration and infringement.

The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) gives the president sweeping authority to regulate foreign commerce, but how? In the latest episode of Legal Brief, Professor Tim Meyer breaks down this 1977 statute and how it can be used to impose tariffs. ⚖️

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Can an artist's style be copyrighted? In this week’s episode of Legal Brief, Professor Chris Buccafusco explains why courts are divided on whether an artist’s style can be protected and how the emergence of generative AI is raising new questions about where copyright draws the line between idea and expression. ⚖️🎨

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In this week’s episode of Legal Brief, Judge Paul Grimm, Director of the Bolch Judicial Institute, explains how the Constitution protects judicial independence and why that protection is essential to the rule of law. ⚖️

What is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?
In the latest episode of Legal Brief, Professor Rachel Brewster breaks down the FCPA, its impact on global business, and what happens when enforcement is put on pause. ⚖️

Can a president use emergency powers to impose tariffs?

In the latest episode of Legal Brief, Professor Tim Meyer breaks down the Major Questions Doctrine and how it might shape future legal challenges to executive power.

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Who decides if a law is constitutional? In the latest episode of Legal Brief, Judge Paul Grimm, Director of the Bolch Judicial Institute (@bolch_judicial), explains judicial review and its origins in Marbury v. Madison. ⚖️

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Judge Paul Grimm, director of the Bolch Judicial Institute, explains the concept of the rule of law.

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What happens if a court issues a ruling—but it’s ignored? In the latest episode of Legal Brief, Judge Paul Grimm explains why enforcing judicial orders is essential to upholding the rule of law and protecting constitutional rights. ⚖️

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Can a president impose tariffs without Congress? In the latest episode of Legal Brief, Professor Tim Meyer breaks down the legal frameworks that grant—and limit—executive authority on tariffs. ⚖️

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