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.

	AI, Art, & the Law with Space Opera Theater Prof. Roger Skalbeck breaks down the legal journey of a landmark case involving Jason Allen’s AI artwork, Space Opera Theater.
	How Fraternities and Sororities Intersect with Intellectual Property Prof. Ashley Dobbs provides an overview of trademark and copyright law as it relates to Greek life.
	The Supreme Court’s Attack on the Administrative State Prof. Joel Eisen discusses three related cases: Loper Bright v. Raimondo, SEC v. Jarkesy, and Corner Post v. Board.
	Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo & Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce Prof. Noah Sachs breaks down Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce, both of which are United States Supreme Court cases regarding Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
	Sanctions Against Russia Watch Prof. Andy Spalding break down the history, rationale, and impact of sanctions levied against Russia following last year's invasion of Ukraine.
	The Rule Against Perpetuities Watch 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.
	AI Art in Copyright Law Watch as Prof. Roger Skalbeck breaks down the emerging and evolving topic of AI generated art in copyright law.
	THE 2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLY Watch as Prof. Tara Casey unpacks the key takeaways from Virginia's 2021 General Assembly session - and new laws going into effect.
	The Britney Spears Conservatorship Prof. 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.

	How Fraternities and Sororities Intersect with Intellectual Property Prof. Ashley Dobbs provides an overview of trademark and copyright law as it relates to Greek life.
	The Supreme Court’s Attack on the Administrative State Prof. Joel Eisen discusses three related cases: Loper Bright v. Raimondo, SEC v. Jarkesy, and Corner Post v. Board.
	Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo & Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce Prof. Noah Sachs breaks down Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce, both of which are United States Supreme Court cases regarding Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
	Sanctions Against Russia Watch Prof. Andy Spalding break down the history, rationale, and impact of sanctions levied against Russia following last year's invasion of Ukraine.
	The Rule Against Perpetuities Watch 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.
	AI Art in Copyright Law Watch as Prof. Roger Skalbeck breaks down the emerging and evolving topic of AI generated art in copyright law.
	THE 2021 GENERAL ASSEMBLY Watch as Prof. Tara Casey unpacks the key takeaways from Virginia's 2021 General Assembly session - and new laws going into effect.
	The Britney Spears Conservatorship Prof. 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.