The premise that copyright holders can sue those who infringe on their property seems like a fundamental truth of our legal system. If one person or entity uses another’s copyrighted material against their wishes, they can sue for possible damages…
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a respiratory disease named “SARS-CoV-2” a “public health emergency of international concern.”[1] The disease, also known as the “coronavirus,” is believed to have originated in Wuhan, China, and…
These past couple of weeks have changed life in the U.S. and around the world drastically: major league sports all over the world have ceased,[1] the State Department placed a Level 4 warning on a record number of countries,[2] most…
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…
