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UnCommon Law

On UnCommon Law, legal issues, public policy, and storytelling collide. We'll explore the most important legal stories of the day: Is affirmative action in college admissions constitutional? Is it tim... Read more

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5. If Lina Khan's FTC Bans Noncompete Clauses, What Happens Next?

5. If Lina Khan's FTC Bans Noncompete Clauses, What Happens Next?

In the conclusion of UnCommon Law's season-long exploration of noncompete agreements, we look at the Federal Trade Commi... Read more

3 Aug 2023

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SPECIAL REPORT: The End of Affirmative Action in College Admissions

SPECIAL REPORT: The End of Affirmative Action in College Admissions

The Supreme Court has effectively ended the use of race as a factor in college admissions. In a 6-3 ruling, along ideolo... Read more

1 Jul 2023

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