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UW Law Professor Leads Group Defending ‘Aural Tradition’ of Creativity in Famous ‘Blurred Lines’ Copyright Case

UW Law Professor Leads Group Defending ‘Aural Tradition’ of Creativity in Famous ‘Blurred Lines’ Copyright Case

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UW School of Law professor Sean O’Connor has filed a brief in the famous “Blurred Lines” music copyright case, arguing for full composition credit for those who worked in the “aural tradition” and did not use traditional musical notation.

Presidential Power in 2017

Presidential Power in 2017

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A panel of UW Law professors discussed executive power at Town Hall on February 1.

In Memoriam: John Budlong ‘82

In Memoriam: John Budlong ‘82

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John Budlong, attorney and longtime “warrior for justice,” passed away December 24, 2016.

Presidential Power in the Trump Era

Presidential Power in the Trump Era

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New UW Law course focuses on presidential power and its limits.

Environmental Law Symposium to Explore Megaquakes

Environmental Law Symposium to Explore Megaquakes

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This year’s Environmental Law Symposium will explore the environmental harms associated with large earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest, particularly the megaquake scenario in the Cascadia Subduction Zone.

Why Law Matters

Why Law Matters

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For Washington, For the World, UW Law is a Force for Change