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“Waiving” Goodbye To Arbitration: A Contractual Approach, Paul Bennett Iv
“Waiving” Goodbye To Arbitration: A Contractual Approach, Paul Bennett Iv
Washington and Lee Law Review
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Drug Markets, Fringe Markets, And The Lessons Of Hamsterdam, Lance Mcmillian
Drug Markets, Fringe Markets, And The Lessons Of Hamsterdam, Lance Mcmillian
Washington and Lee Law Review
The Wire is the greatest television series of all-time. Not only that, it is the most important. One of the most memorable story arcs from The Wire’s five seasons is the rise and fall of Hamsterdam—a quasi-legalized drug zone in West Baltimore. Stories are powerful teaching tools because they marry information and context. By seeing how the application of law affects characters we know and care about, we become more attune to the potential effects of legal decisions in the real world. The story of Hamsterdam—which is essentially an attempt to transform a black market into a fringe market—presents just …