diff --git a/build.sbt b/build.sbt
index f9dc4b6bcc..2f8c58a968 100644
--- a/build.sbt
+++ b/build.sbt
@@ -580,7 +580,6 @@ lazy val alleycatsLaws = crossProject(JSPlatform, JVMPlatform)
   .jsSettings(commonJsSettings)
   .jvmSettings(commonJvmSettings)
   .jsSettings(coverageEnabled := false)
-  .dependsOn(alleycatsCore)
 
 lazy val alleycatsTests = crossProject(JSPlatform, JVMPlatform)
   .crossType(CrossType.Pure)