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Upping the Ante: The Changing Opportunity Cost of Playing Video Games in the World of Grand Theft Auto’s New Casino

By: Sophie Edbrooke Earlier video games only wasted time, but the opening of Grand Theft Auto V’s…

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Biometrics in the Entertainment Industry: A World of Possibilities and Problems

By: Holly Santapaga             In recent years, the use of biometrics has entered the mainstream.  With the rise of…

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WWE Put Wrestlers in a Headlock

By: Zhuo Zhao Chris Benoit, a professional wrestler, murdered his family and committed suicide.[1] It was assumed…

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A Universal Drug Market: How Canada’s Patented Drug Reform Could Impact the U.S. Drug Market

By: Jessica Johnson U.S. pharmaceutical companies and insurance companies continue to face increased scrutiny from policymakers and…

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Opening the Valve: Effects on Distribution of Digital Content After Steam is Ordered to Allow Dematerialized Game Resale

By Luke Mattison In 2015, the French consumer advocacy organization, UFC-Que Choisir, took American video game giant,…

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Apple’s Tariff Exemptions and Their Effect on Business Strategy

By Richard Bomberger The U.S.-China trade war started with President Trump announcing tariffs on all imports of…

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No-Fly Zone: How the WTO’s Recent Ruling will Cause Tensions in Trans-Atlantic Trade

By Jasmine Dohemann For 15 years, the U.S. and EU have been in a legal battle over…

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International Fashion Brands’ Trademarks in the Wake of Star Athletica, LLC v. Varsity Brands, Inc.

By Walker Livingston After the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Star Athletica, LLC v. Varsity Brands, Inc.,[1]…

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U.S. Department of Commerce Adds Huawei to the Top of its List

By: Divya Prasad, J.D. Candidate, American University and Margaret Ververis, Trade Compliance Counsel at Hughes Network Systems,…

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Proposed Legislation Changing Patent Eligible Subject Matter: Protecting Industries’ Revolutionary Technology

By: Chris Katsantonis On May 22, 2019, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), and…

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