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Put Down Your Phone: How Official Communications on Private Networks are Posing Compliance Problems
By: Griffin Wray With the ever-increasing use of personal phones, social media, and email, particularly since the…
When to Start the Clock: Battle of the Statute of Limitations in the Copyright Act
By: Sarah Benjamin The Copyright Act establishes a three year statute of limitations.[1] However, courts are split…
Beyond Shoes: Exploring Nike’s Flyknit Patents and Their Market Implications
By: Megan Brosnan After decades of dedicated research, Nike introduced its groundbreaking Flyknit technology in 2012, marking…
Universal Music Suit: The Future of Generative AI Software in the Music Industry
By: Vincent Alfieri Universal Music Group has recently filed a lawsuit against Anthropic PBC, an Amazon backed…
The FTC’s Plan to Throw Away “Junk Fees” in New Proposed Rule
By: Kevin Quintanilla A big win may come soon to consumers due to the Federal Trade Commission’s…
How Social Media Influencers may be Violating Depression-Era Securities Laws
By: Seth Bilbrey With venture capital firms and other investment companies flocking to social media to promote…
Courtroom Showdown: Potential Game Changer for Securities Fraud Claims and Disclosure Practices – the Moab v. Macquarie case
By: Cassy Sulzer On September 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari to hear the Securities…
Careful How You Use Your AI: How the NO FAKES ACT Can Alter the Digital Landscape for Celebrities
By: Hannah Lief The Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2023, also known…
The Supreme Court Gets Moody: SCOTUS to Settle the Circuit Split on Content Moderation and the First Amendment
By: Dalia Wrocherinsky On September 29th, 2023, the Supreme Court granted certiorari to NetChoice v. Attorney General[1]…
Micro[chip] Problems Leading to Macro Issues: Dwindling U.S.-China Relations in the Face of U.S. Executive Order Ban of Chinese Investments
By: Aissatou Touré The U.S. Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) describes U.S.-China relations as tense.[1] One of the…