In 2002, developer Jerry Wolkoff invited aerosol artists to transform a series of dilapidated warehouse buildings that he owned in Long Island City, New York. Among those was distinguished aerosol artist Jonathan Cohen, enlisted as the curator to turn the…
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…
The Supreme Court has granted certiorari to review the merits of the case, Google, Inc. v. Oracle America, Inc. and will be hearing arguments this upcoming March. This case has been followed closely by the tech industry (as well as…
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 recent weeks, an Illinois statute enacted in 2008 has garnered much attention from the legal community. The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) governs the retention, collection, disclosure and destruction of biometric identifiers and biometric information (“biometric data”) by…
It is safe to say that Chinese consumers, whether purchasing in China, online, or abroad, are an ever-important part of the fashion industry. Specifically, Chinese consumers spend billions of dollars on luxury goods. In 2018, Chinese consumers were responsible for…
TikTok is a social network, yet it operates differently than any other social media app we know. It is most popularly known for teenagers’ lip syncing and dancing yet also hosts a wide range of public shareable content, such as…
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 January 1, 2020, a landmark California law called Assembly Bill 5—also known by its shorthand AB 5—took effect. The law dramatically redefines how the state classifies independent contractors versus employees, with the default view being that a worker is…
In December 2017, the frenzy surrounding cryptocurrencies hit its peak with bitcoin trading at nearly $20,000 for one bitcoin.[1] Every public company across the country was discussing how they intended to implement the blockchain into their business and the changes…
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…
