The Art of the Labor Deal

 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…

The Growth of Smart Contracts

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…
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Sometimes Cheaters Do Prosper

Cheating in professional sports is nothing new. Over time, in almost every well-known professional sport, scandals have been uncovered. Whenever a cheating scandal comes to light, as a fan, you hope that the proper punishment will be administered and that…

Ferrari v. Plein: The Fast Against The Furious

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…