Articles by Laurel Szalkowski

About Laurel Szalkowski (3 Articles)

Laurel is a third-year student at Campbell University School of Law and is the Managing Editor of the Campbell Law Observer. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Laurel graduated from UW Eau-Claire with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science. Laurel spent 7 years working in Minneapolis before relocating to Raleigh for law school. Laurel enjoys cooking, baking, and playing pickleball in her free time. Laurel’s areas of interest include torts and defamation.

Battle of the Bands: Legal Issues Artists and Bands Commonly Run Into

April 11, 2025

The dynamics between band members and musical artists have long been documented as fraught – what happens when this drama leads to the courtroom? [...]

Legal Backlash to the #MeToo Movement: A Rise in Defamation Lawsuits Against Survivors

March 12, 2024

As evidenced by the cases mentioned above, defamation lawsuits wield a significant amount of power against victims. Although the First Amendment protects a wide variety of speech, including truthful statements from victims who choose to share their stories, these lawsuits are extremely effective. Facing a lawsuit, or even the mere threat of legal action can instill profound fear in victims. [...]

To Drink or Not to Drink?

February 6, 2024

The 21st Amendment was passed on December 5, 1933, ending the nationwide prohibition. North Carolinian drinkers rejoiced, although their celebrations were short-lived. The state stayed true to its temperance roots and continued to enforce its state-wide prohibition for several months. [...]