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By: Alexander Tranquill
The Rise of Tiger King
Remember the start of the Covid-19 pandemic? Like myself, many Americans turned to TV to find comfort, and, in those first few surreal weeks, many found themselves watching one particularly enthralling, peculiar, and utterly outlandish story: Tiger King. Tiger King is…
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By: Hannah Gracedel
For decades, Varsity Spirit (“Varsity”) has been the undisputed champion of competitive cheerleading. They outfit teams, run camps, and, most importantly, control the biggest competitions in the industry. But while cheerleaders are trained to execute flawless routines, Varsity’s business decisions have drawn the attention of those…
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By Wolf Chivers
Anti-Cheating Invasiveness
Remember when preventing cheating just meant the teacher watching to ensure nobody was peeking at their neighbor’s paper? As life has moved online, methods of cheating—in diverse contexts ranging from education to video games—have become more sophisticated. While cheating by unplugging your sibling’s…
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By: Jack Dorsey
Imagine a criminal syndicate heavily involved in the drug trade, seeking to launder the vast sums of illicit revenue they’ve generated. What better way to cleanse the tainted money than to invest in something both valuable and difficult to trace? For these criminals, the world of…
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By: Jonah Haseley
The TikTok ban might seem like old news, but readers can expect it to be back in the headlines and their TikTok feeds by April. Here’s why:
In April 2024, President Biden signed a bill into law that would ban TikTok from app stores in America.…
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By: Tavis McClain
Roblox has become one of the most popular gaming platforms, with children from around the world playing the game. However, the platform’s accessibility to gambling-like experiences has raised serious concerns, resulting in a significant legal challenge. This blog will explore the legal implications of the…
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By: Lindsey Vickers
Depending on who you ask, the newly minted Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, might be described as the harbinger of layoffs, a threat to individual privacy, or a force for good in the federal government. If you ask an investigative journalist,…
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By: Alexander Tranquill
When did patent trolling become so hard? At first, it seemed like the perfect business model—patent trolls, or non-practicing entities (NPEs), could simply scoop up idle patents for cheap, then turn around and assert these patents against unsuspecting companies in an infringement lawsuit.…
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By: Santi Pedraza Arenas
In recent years, sophisticated technology has increasingly challenged the integrity of professional chess. While advancements in chess computing have transformed the game, they have also enabled forms of cheating that threaten the sport. This blog explores the mechanics of computer-assisted cheating, examines legal proceedings…
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By: Evan Stewart
Reform to college sports as a result of antitrust litigation is not limited to student-athletes. While Name, Image, and Likeness litigation changed the compensation opportunities for current and former student athletes, former unpaid college coaches are now also looking to be compensated for their work as…
