Can #DoctorsofTikTok Be Held Accountable?
By now, most people have heard of the social media app taking the world by storm–TikTok. TikTok is a free social media networking application that allows its users to create, watch, and share videos. “The convenient mobile-native nature of TikTok,…
Peloton Petitions to Cancel Mad Dogg Athletics’ Trademark of “Spin” and “Spinning”
As gyms around the country have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Peloton, a popular gym equipment manufacturer, has seen a huge growth in sales. By May 2020, the company reported a 66% increase in sales, and their global membership…
Help is on the Way: The Trademark Modernization Act’s Response to Fraudulent Chinese Trademark Applications
The United States and China are familiar foes in their constant fight for influence on the international stage. There have been conflicts between the two countries involving trade deals and tariffs, but there is one concern that has largely gone…
The Ball is in the Supreme Court: NCAA v. Alston
On December 16, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in NCAA v. Alston, a case concerning the applicability of federal antitrust law to NCAA restrictions on player compensation. While the NCAA is no stranger to antitrust litigation, this is…
The Price to Play: Compensation for College Athletes
College sports is a multibillion-dollar industry, generating profits for schools, coaches, and conferences. Everyone seems to be getting rich off of these college athletes—everyone, that is, except the players. Since 1906, college athletics have operated under the National Collegiate Athletic…
The Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law Journal invites you to: Trophies for the Empire
Registration: To register, click on the flyer or follow the link here: CLE Affirmation Form: Speakers’ Biographies: Trophies for the Empire – Speaker Biographies Trophies for the Empire CLE Materials: The Rightness and Utility of Voluntary Repatriation Lord Elgin…
Reddit v. Robinhood: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Amidst Market Manipulation Allegations
The last few weeks have been a hectic (or dare-I-say volatile) time for traders. During the month of January, GameStop’s stock has astronomically soared from $18, reaching a peak as high as $483 per share. The “group” responsible for this…
Force Majeure and the Entertainment Industry During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of life, it has had a colossal effect on the production of TV shows and the contractual obligations of the various parties involved. While the production of almost all motion pictures…