Mi Kayla WhitmanDec 17, 20196 min readJL&E Class NotesThis contains all of my class notes as well as reflections on each of my four main stories. Class Notes: Collin Richards Case: Aaron L....
Mi Kayla WhitmanDec 17, 20192 min read"The Post" Reflection"The Post" made me realize the competitiveness of journalism. Not only was Kay Graham fighting for Freedom of the press, she was also...
Mi Kayla WhitmanDec 16, 20192 min readJail Visit ReflectionOn November 12, 2019, I went to jail. I never thought I'd find myself there, how has my life spiraled so far? Only kidding, we went for a...
Mi Kayla WhitmanDec 16, 20192 min readBaking Case QuotesThe following are three quotes from each of the lawyers from the oral argument that stood out to me. Waggoner: "Mr. Chief Justice, and...
Mi Kayla WhitmanDec 16, 20192 min readRolling Stone ComplaintI was unable to open the link to the complaint from the Rolling Stone case, and thus don't expect full credit for this homework piece. I...
Mi Kayla WhitmanDec 16, 20192 min readCold CaseThis was the one day that I missed this semester, so I missed out on speaking with Jeff Tilson. I did however, look at the Iowa Cold...
Mi Kayla WhitmanDec 15, 20192 min readChapter 11: Intellectual PropertyIntellectual property law includes trademarks, copyright statutes, and patents. These laws are intended to encourage creativity. If...
Mi Kayla WhitmanDec 15, 20192 min readChapter 6: Protecting PrivacyThe Third, Fourth and Fifth Amendments all have aspects that protect the privacy of American citizens. Most laws protecting privacy stop...
Mi Kayla WhitmanDec 15, 20192 min readChapter 4: Libel and Emotional DistressLibel laws allow people who think their reputation has been damaged to sue the party accountable. People value their reputation, and some...
Mi Kayla WhitmanDec 13, 20192 min readChapter 3: Speech DistinctionsThis chapter explains how the courts determine what types of speech and expression deserve what levels of protection. During times of...
Mi Kayla WhitmanDec 10, 20192 min readPortrayal in the MediaWhen you pursue a law degree, you accept the fact that should you be successful, you could very well end up with your name attached to...
Mi Kayla WhitmanDec 10, 20194 min readThe Life of a Reporter: Competing in the Professional World of JournalismEvery journalist - if they’re lucky enough- will follow a story bigger than all the rest, a story that will change their career. For...
Mi Kayla WhitmanDec 9, 20192 min readChapter 2: The First AmendmentIt would only be fitting to start this summary with the First Amendment itself: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment...
Mi Kayla WhitmanDec 9, 20192 min readChapter 1: The Rule of LawThis chapter begins by explaining that Aristotle once said that people are basically self-interested, but that this self-interest is...
Mi Kayla WhitmanDec 9, 20193 min readStorytelling ReflectionI am reminded of the feeling you get when you grow old enough to realize that your parents told you a lot of little white lies as a...