DISCOVERY presented by UW Law

Data is one of the world's most valuable commodities, and every second companies are collecting lots of it.

With so much information available, open data offers limitless opportunities to benefit the greater public. Figuring out how to license it effectively, however, has proved tricky.

Steven Mortinger knows this particularly well: At IBM, he has been on the cutting edge of all things IP for decades. He discusses the current state of and potential futures for open data licensing in 2021 and beyond.

Oregon Measure 109 is a landmark piece of legislation that creates a legal market for psilocybin-assisted therapy in the state — the first of its kind anywhere in the United States.

On this episode, hear from Dave Kopilak, the law's primary drafter, who shares insights into what it takes to put together a successful ballot measure centered in such an uncharted field of the law.

The Japanese American incarceration during World War II is a black eye on U.S. history. In the four decades that followed, activists and community leaders waged what was ultimately a successful campaign for redress and reparations on behalf of those who were sent to the internment camps.

On this episode, Professor Margaret Chon discusses how the reparations campaign built on groundwork laid during the Civil Rights Movement, and she explores how the decadeslong drive informs today's fight for racial justice in America.

California v. Texas is a case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court that is the first major challenge to the Affordable Care Act since the appointment of the court's newest justice.

Over the past decade, the ACA has been surprisingly resilient despite constant legal battles — and this one certainly won't be the last.

Health law expert Joan Altman has been on the front lines in Washington since the law's earliest days. She sheds light on what went down at oral arguments and discusses what we can infer from the justices' commentary.

Recent legislation and several key developments this past year are impacting the future of gaming on Tribal lands in Washington. HB 2638 is of particular significance, which last March legalized sports wagering at Tribal casinos.

Rion Ramirez and David Trujillo have been at the negotiating table for years. They join to discuss the history of gaming on Tribal lands in Washington, how to build a solid foundation for new gaming programs, and what this landmark law means for Tribes across the state.

Law students can be notoriously hard on themselves amid the pressure cooker that is law school. That stress, says Dr. Isaiah Pickens, manifests in a number of ways, including feelings of imposterism that can be hard to shake.

2020 certainly hasn't made the experience any easier, but Pickens asserts there are still important approaches that strengthen the mental muscles that foster resilience in the face of difficult challenges. He shares key learnings from his recent student-focused training hosted by UW Law.

When COVID-19 first gained a foothold in Washington, Taya Briley knew her world was about to be turned upside down.

As executive vice president and general counsel of the WSHA, Briley is one of the Washington medical community's key leaders tasked with spearheading response efforts to the rapidly evolving legal issues raised by the virus.

Working on behalf of the state's 114 community hospitals, Briley remains at the vanguard of the complex challenges hospitals must continue to navigate today. She joins DISCOVERY to share her experiences lawyering in the time of COVID-19.

The one-two punch of COVID-19 and political efforts to undermine the voting process has made this U.S. presidential election unlike any other.

Yet despite these challenges, mail-in and early voting are driving record turnout across the country.

Now with the election just one week away, what if anything should voters be aware of as they head to polls?

On the season three premiere of DISCOVERY presented by UW Law, Free Speech for People Legal Director Ron Fein dispels myths about, shares insights into and discusses reforms needed to improve access to the ballot box in 2020 and beyond.

The Trump Administration has pursued one of the most aggressive deregulatory agendas since the Reagan years, leveraging a variety of political and legal tactics to do so.

As the United States ramps up toward the 2020 election, University of Chicago Law School Professor Jonathan Masur details how the Trump Administration has used executive orders, cost-benefit analyses and the application of the Chevron deference principle to roll back regulations across American industries.

Leading forensics expert Dr. Geoffrey Baird is no stranger to the courtroom.

Over the years, he has been called upon regularly to share insights and analysis in some of the country's biggest, most high-profile cases.

A litigator's abilities to effectively wield forensic evidence and present expert testimony can make or break a case, which is why Dr. Baird is also a frequent guest in UW Law classrooms. He discusses how law students can hone their skills and use forensics to their advantage in court.