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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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. ⚖️
#dukelaw #tariffs
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. ⚖️
#dukelaw #duke #court #law
In 2025, movies and cartoons from 1929 entered the US public domain. That was the year that sound films took over and there were some incredible dance sequences capitalizing on the enthusiasm for synchronized sound. Here are some of the moves from 1929.
To read more about the public domain, visit: https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/publicdomainday/
Happy Public Domain Day 2025 from Duke Law School's Center for the Study of the Public Domain. To read more about the public domain, visit: https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/publicdomainday/
In 2025, a dozen Mickey Mouse cartoons from 1929 enter the public domain. See how Disney brilliantly used public domain music in them. To read more about Public Domain Day 2025, visit https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/publicdomainday/2025/
Get into “The Best of Bull City” 🐂 with 3L Shirley Garrett! A Durham native, Shirley is your guide to some of the best Durham has to offer. First stop: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙤 𝙍𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧!🛶🏕️ (Published: Sept. 14, 2023)
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#BestOfBullCity: #Wellness is key to surviving finals – and 3L Shirley Garrett has 3 helpful tips for your body and mind! All of this in this episode of our student-hosted city guide to some of the best Durham has to offer. (Published: Nov. 30, 2023)
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Got a sweet tooth? 😋🍦🍫 3L Shirley Garrett’s sharing 3 of her favorite sweet spots in Durham on the #BestofBullCity, a student-hosted city guide to some of the best Durham has to offer!
✍️Add your favorite sweet spots in Durham in the comments below.👇🏿 (Published: Feb. 22, 2024)
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Pincho Loco
🧑💻 pincho-loco.business.site
📍 1918 Perry St, Durham, NC 27705
🗓️ TUES to SUN, 12-9 PM
#BestofBullCity: Golfing in Durham! 3L Shirley Garrett, a Durham native, shares 3 of her favorites places to golf. All this and more in this episode of the Best of Bull City, a student-hosted city guide to some of the best Durham has to offer. (Published: Sept. 29, 2023)
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Join 3L Shirley Garrett for a walk on the wild side of Durham in this episode of the #BestOfBullCity, a student-hosted city guide to some of the best Durham has to offer. 🐂🦙🦋🐐😍 (Published: March 7, 2024)
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The Duke Lemur Center
🧑💻 lemur.duke.edu
📍 3705 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
🗓️ WED to MON 10 AM–4 PM, TUES Closed
The Museum of Life and Science
🧑💻 lifeandscience.org
📍 433 W Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
🗓️ TUES to SAT 9 AM–6 PM, SUN-MON Closed
#BestofBullCity: Hungry? 3L Shirley Garrett is serving up 3 of her favorite Durham restaurants — at 3 price points — with one that’s sure to be right for you! All of this in this episode of the Best of Bull City, a student-hosted city guide to some of the best Durham has to offer. (Published: Nov. 12, 2023)
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- Kokí in Durham (@eatkoki), 104 City Hall Plaza #101, Durham, NC 27701
- Elmo’s Diner, 776 9th Street Durham NC 27705
- Juju Asian Tapas + Bar (@juju_durham), 737 9th St #210, Durham, NC 27705
Let’s play ball! Basketball, football, and baseball—Durham’s got ‘em all in this ep of the #BestOfBullCity with Shirley Garrett, a Duke Law 3L and Durham native. (Published: March 21, 2024)
#dukebasketball #dukefootball #durhamnc
#BestofBullCity: Got those #fallvibes–and Durham native Shirley Garrett ’24 has 3 local seasonal faves for you to enjoy! It’s a new episode of Duke Law’s “Best of Bull City!,” a student-hosted city guide to some of the best Durham has to offer.🍃🍂🎃 (Published: Oct. 25, 2023)
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- Holder Hill Farm, 4822 Holder Road, Durham 🎃
- Cloche Coffee, 721 Broad Street, Durham ☕️
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Streer, Durham 🍃🍂
#BestOfBullCity is back—and just in time! 3L Shirley Garrett has 3 comfort food faves to help keep you warm this winter.
What’s your favorite local spot? Drop it in the comments below! (Published: Jan. 25, 2024)
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Curtains up on 3L Shirley Garrett’s revue of 2 of Durham’s best performing arts venues: @DPACLive and @carolinatheatreofdurham! Now, on with the show in this episode of the #bestofbullcity, our student-hosted, bi-weekly guide to all the best that Durham has to offer. 👏👏
Shout out @huthphoto for the 😍😍 drone footage! (Published: Feb. 8, 2024)
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Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC 27701
(just a few miles from Duke’s campus)
www.dpacnc.com
Raise your glass!🍻 The #BestOfBullCity is back w/ 3L Shirley Garrett serving up detes on her 3 favorite local rooftop bars & patios! Check out a new episodeof the Best of Bull City, a student-hosted city guide to some of the best Durham has to offer. (Published: Oct. 12, 2023)
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- The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge, 119 Orange St, 3rd floor 🐾🍹
- Pour Taproom: Durham, 202 Corcoran St #200 🍺
- Bull McCabe’s, 427 W Main St 🍀
3L Shirley Garrett bids farewell to Duke–and the #bestofbullcity, our student-hosted, bi-weekly guide to all the best that Durham has to offer. 🥹🔵😈
Born and raised in Durham, Shirley shares about her dream of going to Duke and the excitement of looking ahead after graduation on May 11. Thank you, Shirley, for being our first and a fabulous host of “The Best of Bull City.” 🤩👏 (Published: April 11, 2024)
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A look back at student highlights from the Duke Law Class of 2024!