Founded in January 2024 by Ileane Barrera CC'26 and David Huerta CC'25, the Columbia Undergraduate Law Review began a partnership with the Double Discovery Center at Columbia University to introduce New York City high school students to the legal field through a student-led course. Taught as part of the Center's Saturday Academy, their course, Introduction to Legal Writing, covered topics such as the structure of the legal system, landmark and significant court cases, and the process of writing a legal article. In addition, students had the opportunity to engage with Columbia law students and attorneys. Students were given the choice to conduct research and write an argumentative essay on a legal case of their choice, with instructors providing guidance throughout the revision and editing process. As of January 2025, the course is ongoing and has taught 38 students.
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The New York Times (NYT) case against OpenAI and Microsoft has raised many discussions regarding copyright infringements against AI that most people would be shocked to hear. Within this case, the Times claims that OpenAI and Microsoft have unpermittedly copied millions of their articles to train their language models.
Read MoreThe Constitution is written for the people, ensuring that government corruption and tyranny don't restrict individual freedoms. Several amendments were written to keep power in check, the most crucial being the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Interestingly, recent advancements in technology have made both the federal government and the average person reevaluate whether or not the right to speak your mind as protected by the Constitution needs an update.
Read MoreOn June 26, 2018, Ulta Beauty, one of the largest beauty retailers in the United States, was sued, calling into question the company’s dishonest selling practices. Brought to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Chandler v. Ulta Beauty, Inc (2018). was initiated by plaintiff Barbara Chandler, who sued Ulta Beauty for reselling used cosmetic products and labeling them brand new. The case was dismissed initially but later reopened as the court acknowledged the failure to identify any misrepresentation and evidence that the litigant acted with scienter. Given these insights, Ulta Beauty should be liable for deceiving customers into buying used items and disregarding the danger in their actions.
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