The First Amendment of the United States Constitution states, “Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech.” The right to freedom of speech allows individuals to express themselves without government interference or regulation. However, the…
In recent years, the Supreme Court has made clear that the First Amendment applies to trademarks. In Matal v. Tam, the Supreme Court held that the statutory bar on “trademarks that may ‘disparage … or bring … into contemp[t] or…
The 2019-2020 NBA season has come to an end with the Los Angeles Lakers winning their 17th championship. This accomplishment proves all the worthier when the tumultuous season is put in perspective. The COVID-19 pandemic caused the season to be…
Apple created an App Store to give customers a wide range of apps they can use form their iPhone. Apple takes a 30% standard fee of all in app purchases, in exchange for allowing developers access to the App Store.…
“Our job at the least is to keep these conversations going. We’re not political elites. We’re not politicians. We’re not educators. But we have influence.” – Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown “With great power comes great responsibility.” This popular quote comes…
The recent popularity of reality television has generated a new category of talent. Reality television stars like Snooki, Kelly Clarkson, and Kim Kardashian have become famous merely because of their appearance on reality television.[1] This new definition of “talent” has…
In 2014, Kesha filed a lawsuit against her producer Lukasz Gottwald attempting to void her contracts and accusing him of sexual assault and emotional abuse.[1] After this lawsuit was filed, Gottwald then countersued her for defamation and breach of contract…
In terms of being forward-thinking, plant-based food companies seem to be fitting right in. Their ability to anticipate obstacles runs deeper than tackling climate change through food. Plant-based food producers have also hit the ground running in terms of figuring…
On Sunday, January 26, former Los Angeles Lakers star player and all-around basketball legend Kobe Bryant (41) tragically perished in a helicopter crash in California, along with his second-eldest daughter Gianna (“Gigi”) (13) and seven other individuals aboard the aircraft.…
Recent box office hit, Hustlers, featuring a slew of well-established celebrities from Jennifer Lopez to Cardi B, has come under fire for claims of exploitation and defamation from the very woman who inspired the movie plot.[1] That woman is Samantha…
Advanced technology and the rise of social media networks have led to a vast increase in video sharing, whether it be for entertainment or news. Recent innovations in technology have also allowed people to edit videos, creating falsified or fabricated…
Increased simplicity of sharing information and rapid dissemination of user-generated content in the digital era has introduced challenges and uncertainty around many aspects of intellectual property law. Just last year, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) updated its guidelines outlining how…
