By Marco Garbero   Imagine a world of lawyers operating with 100% efficiency, the ability to easily handle dozens of clients simultaneously and unrestrained by time consuming, tedious tasks. If the latest trend in artificial intelligence is any indication, this dream may be closer to reality than previously thought. In the past year, law firms… Read More The Transformation of Legal Services: Rise of the Machines

By Nebyu Retta A Complex Energy Market   Once upon a time, the utility markets were vertically integrated.  Generation—distribution and transmission were controlled under a single firm.  With the emergence of regional transmission operators and independent systems operators—and the increased regulatory complexity of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC) — a not so bright jurisdictional… Read More Hughes v. Talen Energy Marketing—FERC Prevails in Turf War

By Jordan Bigda   During the summer of 2016, augmented reality (AR) suddenly became a household term with the development and unprecedented popularity of the game Pokémon Go, in which players use the cameras on their cell phones to see and interact with a virtual world invaded by Pokémon characters.  AR is defined as, “a… Read More Does Augmented Reality Have a Place in the Courtroom?

By Elizabeth Libro   For an invention to be eligible for patentability through the United States Patent and Trademark office, the invention has to conform to the standards outlined in 35 U.S.C. § 101-05 (Patentability of inventions).  “Whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new… Read More Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter Team Up in Recent Patent Lawsuit

By Tanesha Thompson   On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, the federal appeals court upheld government net-neutrality rule, which was a big defeat to cable and telephone companies fending off tighter oversight of the consumer broadband business. The ruling by the U.S Court of Appeals for District of Columbia favored the net-neutrality rules as a way… Read More EU Tries to Stop the Chatter Cost to Consumers

By Sammi Elefant   In the past year and a half, the music industry has shifted dramatically – not only in the way consumers engage with music, but also in the way artists create and produce it. With the birth of streaming services such as Apple Music and TIDAL, exclusive releases have reached an all-time… Read More The Uphill Battle For Recording Companies: Do Exclusive Releases Constitute A Breach In Contract?

By Melissa Dobstaff   Data privacy is a major concern among the public, especially when it comes to email.  We know what happens when someone is hacked and his or her personal emails become the source of a public debate.  Looking back to the Sony Hacking Scandal of 2014, we can easily see how leaked… Read More The Fight for Protection of Privacy Associated With Cloud Computing

By Derek M. Ciulla   On July 29, 2016, California Governor, Jerry Brown, signed not one, not two, but six gun control bills in to law.  Governor Jerry Brown stated: “My goal in signing these bills is to enhance public safety by tightening our existing laws in a responsible and focused manner, while protecting the… Read More California Governor Tightens the Grip On Assault Weapons

By Angelica Diaz   Many are very familiar with the idea that technology is always changing; well technology has yet again changed.  In the past, Amazon, the online shopping company, has become a household name known for its Amazon Prime deals, Student Two-Day shipping, and so many other deals.  Recently Amazon has come out with… Read More EU Violations At The Push Of A Button

By Dominic Litz   In recent years a new wave of low-cost, low-risk, investment platforms have made it easy for the younger generation to break into the investment world. Unlike your traditional financial advisor, robo-advisors can get a new investor up and running in a matter of minutes after filing out a quick risk tolerance… Read More Automated platforms may be in as much trouble as auto-pilot cars

By Nicole Siino   Are the makers of smartphones really that…well…smart? Samsung recalled 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7’s after discovering a defect in the lithium-ion batteries. The defect could result in the cellphones catching fire or exploding. Samsung will replace customers phones but getting a replacement phone could take up to two weeks. Problems with… Read More Are the Makers of Smartphones Really That Smart? Products Liability Suit Filed After Samsung Galaxy S7 Battery Fire

By Bayley Weese   The next time you step into your doctor’s office, you will notice the paper records in filing folders that used to overfill shelves are gone.  In their place, electronic medical records have emerged as a means to make health care both safer and more efficient.  These electronic medical records include all… Read More Electronic Medical Records: The Danger of Increasing Efficiency

By Maureen T. DeSimone   On Friday, August 5, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), the federal agency that oversees nursing home regulations, issued a memorandum to State Survey Agency Directors. This memorandum was a reaction to recent news reports indicating that nursing home staff has been taking photographs and video of… Read More Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Takes a Stand Against Nursing Home Employees’ Unlawful Use of Social Media

By Kaitlyn Stone   When George Orwell’s 1984 was published, someone being able to track your every move was a scary thought, but it seemed to be outside the realm of possibility at the time. Someone monitoring the most intimate details of our lives simply wasn’t a huge concern for most people because technology was… Read More Big Data the Size of a Mouse: Disney’s Latest Data Collection Technique

By William Gray   In a world where a burrito may be delivered to your doorstep via drone, why is it that the automobile industry seems to be lagging so far behind the technological curve.  In 2015, the National Safety Council estimates 38,300 people were killed on U.S. roads.  Could this be the result of… Read More The Future is Out of Our Hands

By: Alex Praschma   While you mindlessly scroll through your Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook news feeds, have ever you stopped and wondered “could I face legal trouble for using a hashtag?” As with most legal hypotheticals, the answer is “it depends.”   Generally speaking, ordinary users are in the clear when using hashtags to connect… Read More Twitter Fingers to Trademark Infringing Fingers