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By: Tavis McClain
When a footballer challenges the most powerful governing body in sports, the world pays attention. Lassana Diarra, a talented midfielder, has entered into a stand-off with the very institution meant to uphold the spirit of the game. This case incited intense debate on fairness, freedom, and the…
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By: Jacqueline Purmort-LaBue
The Bassnectar case will not be going to trial. Earlier this year, Bassnectar, born Lorin Ashton, reached a private settlement with three women who had accused him of sexually abusing them when they were underage. The announcement comes shortly after his motion to dismiss was…
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By: Penny Pathanaporn
Introduction
Have you ever had a shade match done at Sephora by a sales associate or used a virtual try-on tool on a cosmetics website to visualize how a certain lipstick might look on your features? These tools are integral to the shopping experience; they help shoppers…
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By Matthew Bellavia
When asked under oath during one of many congressional hearings, Mark Zuckerberg said:
“Senator, we consider ourselves to be a platform for all ideas”.
While this statement sounds like mere corporate virtue-signaling, it constitutes much more. When Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act was enacted…
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By: Dustin Lennon-Jones
What happens when your legal advocate isn’t human? In an age where generative AI can write essays, compose music, and even mimic human speech with startling realism, some have begun to wonder: can it argue a case in court? As AI-powered services become more sophisticated, the…
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By: Santi Pedraza Arenas
Introduction
The FIFA World Cup, one of the most-viewed events worldwide, is set to return to American soil in 2026. With matches spanning across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, excitement is already building. While tens of thousands of fans will pack the stadiums from…
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By: Jonah Haseley
As discussing mental health has become more normalized, advertisements for mental health apps like Better Help have become ubiquitous. BetterHelp spent over $100,000,000 on advertising its services in 2023 and has over 400,000 users as of the fourth quarter of 2024. With its growing societal footprint,…
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By: Angela Chung
Universities may be unhappy with how their brands are presented in television shows, but comparison and commentary does not necessarily produce consumer confusion. Where trademark law falls short, are there other legal avenues for universities to distance their marks from uses that are inconsistent with their values? …
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By: Esha Kher
In recent weeks, AI-generated images mimicking the iconic look of Studio Ghibli have gone viral across platforms like X and Instagram, sparking controversy. Selfies, family portraits, and memes have been transformed into soft, pastel-hued depictions that echo the dreamlike aesthetic of the legendary Japanese animation…
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By: Evan Stewart
Introduction of Torpedo Bats
On March 29th, the New Yankees beat the Milwaukee Brewers 20-9, hitting a franchise record nine home runs, including three home runs on the first three pitches of the game. However, the story that took the baseball world by storm was…
