University of Washington, School of Law

As one of the nation's oldest and leading public law schools, we meld a traditional focus on the rule of law with a modern approach to solving problems and advancing social justice. We actively encourage students to explore their passions and equip them with the intellectual tools and hands-on legal experience they need to be practice-ready lawyers able to work in any field they choose.

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By: Hannah Gracedel

For decades, Varsity Spirit (“Varsity”) has been the undisputed champion of competitive cheerleading. They outfit teams, run camps, and, most importantly, control the biggest competitions in the industry. But while cheerleaders are trained to execute flawless routines, Varsity’s business decisions have drawn the attention of those

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By Wolf Chivers

Anti-Cheating Invasiveness

Remember when preventing cheating just meant the teacher watching to ensure nobody was peeking at their neighbor’s paper? As life has moved online, methods of cheating—in diverse contexts ranging from education to video games—have become more sophisticated. While cheating by unplugging your sibling’s

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By: Jack Dorsey

Imagine a criminal syndicate heavily involved in the drug trade, seeking to launder the vast sums of illicit revenue they’ve generated. What better way to cleanse the tainted money than to invest in something both valuable and difficult to trace? For these criminals, the world of

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By: Tavis McClain

Roblox has become one of the most popular gaming platforms, with children from around the world playing the game. However, the platform’s accessibility to gambling-like experiences has raised serious concerns, resulting in a significant legal challenge. This blog will explore the legal implications of the

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By: Lindsey Vickers

Depending on who you ask, the newly minted Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, might be described as the harbinger of layoffs, a threat to individual privacy, or a force for good in the federal government. If you ask an investigative journalist,

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By: Alexander Tranquill

When did patent trolling become so hard? At first, it seemed like the perfect business model—patent trolls, or non-practicing entities (NPEs), could simply scoop up idle patents for cheap, then turn around and assert these patents against unsuspecting companies in an infringement lawsuit.

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By: Santi Pedraza Arenas

In recent years, sophisticated technology has increasingly challenged the integrity of professional chess. While advancements in chess computing have transformed the game, they have also enabled forms of cheating that threaten the sport. This blog explores the mechanics of computer-assisted cheating, examines legal proceedings

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By: Evan Stewart

Reform to college sports as a result of antitrust litigation is not limited to student-athletes. While Name, Image, and Likeness litigation changed the compensation opportunities for current and former student athletes, former unpaid college coaches are now also looking to be compensated for their work as

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By: Dustin Lennon-Jones

The introduction of name, image, and likeness deals has resulted in massive amounts of money being paid to college athletes. In its first year, Opendorse, the leading NIL marketplace, valued the total market for deals at around $917 million. This number could reach a staggering $2.5