The Synopsis
The Synopsis connects faculty experts with timely legal issues. The goal of these quick video clips is to give our students, alumni, and community better insight into the topical issues that shape the legal landscape – and our society. We invite Richmond Law professors to unpack everything from Supreme Court opinions to recent legislation. Watch the videos below, see more on The Synopsis YouTube playlist, and stay tuned for new additions to the series.
Sanctions Against RussiaWatch Prof. Andy Spalding break down the history, rationale, and impact of sanctions levied against Russia following last year's invasion of Ukraine. |
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The Rule Against PerpetuitiesWatch Prof. Carol Brown and Prof. Danielle Stokes explain the Rule Against Perpetuities, which made headlines in the highly-publicized legal feud between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. |
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AI Art in Copyright LawWatch as Prof. Roger Skalbeck breaks down the emerging and evolving topic of AI generated art in copyright law. |
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THE 2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLYWatch as Prof. Tara Casey unpacks the key takeaways from Virginia's 2021 General Assembly session - and new laws going into effect. |
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The Britney Spears ConservatorshipProf. Allison Tait unpacks the Britney Spears conservatorship in this episode of The Synopsis. What is a conservatorship? What rights does Britney Spears have - or not have? What's next? Watch as Prof. Tait addresses these questions and more. |
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The Rule Against PerpetuitiesWatch Prof. Carol Brown and Prof. Danielle Stokes explain the Rule Against Perpetuities, which made headlines in the highly-publicized legal feud between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. |
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AI Art in Copyright LawWatch as Prof. Roger Skalbeck breaks down the emerging and evolving topic of AI generated art in copyright law. |
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THE 2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLYWatch as Prof. Tara Casey unpacks the key takeaways from Virginia's 2021 General Assembly session - and new laws going into effect. |
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The Britney Spears ConservatorshipProf. Allison Tait unpacks the Britney Spears conservatorship in this episode of The Synopsis. What is a conservatorship? What rights does Britney Spears have - or not have? What's next? Watch as Prof. Tait addresses these questions and more. |