Category: Blog

Sue Anyone with a Click of a Button? FTC Cracks Down on DoNotPay’s Misleading AI Claims

By: Kerry L. Alvarez How comfortable are you asking for legal advice on the internet?  Do you trust the accuracy of what you find in your search results?  Now, imagine bypassing traditional legal fees and hiring an internet “Robot Lawyer” instead of a human attorney.  While this might sound like the future of accessible legal… Read More Sue Anyone with a Click of a Button? FTC Cracks Down on DoNotPay’s Misleading AI Claims

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NFTs: Collectibles or Securities? Navigating the Digital Asset Frontier

By: Charlotte Golnik The non-fungible token (“NFT”) market is expanding and expected to reach $231.98 billion by 2030.  NFTs traded on platforms like OpenSea are unique digital assets with monetary value that represent real-world objects.  Unlike fungible cryptocurrencies, NFTs are non-fungible and cannot be replicated, thanks to digital signatures and smart contracts that secure ownership… Read More NFTs: Collectibles or Securities? Navigating the Digital Asset Frontier

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AI and the Potential for Perpetuating Bias: Why the Judiciary Should Proceed with Caution

By: Nicole Harvey Eleventh Circuit Judge, Kevin C. Newsom, is making waves again for his controversial view that artificial intelligence (“AI”) could—and potentially should—be used to help judges interpret terms central to legal disputes.  Judge Newsom first voiced that opinion in May of this year when he penned a concurrence in Snell v. United Specialty… Read More AI and the Potential for Perpetuating Bias: Why the Judiciary Should Proceed with Caution

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Implications of Marathon Mining’s Noise Crisis in Rural Texas

By: Hannah Gebhardt In Hood County of rural Texas, Bitcoin mining technology has moved in and residents are not happy about it.  Recently, Marathon Digital Holdings moved a bitcoin mining facility to Granbury, Texas, bringing noise pollution in the range of 85 decibels along with it.  As a result of the move, numerous legal, health,… Read More Implications of Marathon Mining’s Noise Crisis in Rural Texas

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Online Sports Betting, How a Lack of Federal Regulation has Impacted Consumers after Murphy

By: Meredith Garrity Massachusetts is no stranger to a winning reputation when it comes to professional sports, home to winning franchises such as the New England Patriots, the Boston Celtics, the Red Sox, and the Boston Bruins.  In recent years, the state has also become host to several online sportsbooks, upholding the multi-billion-dollar industry of… Read More Online Sports Betting, How a Lack of Federal Regulation has Impacted Consumers after Murphy

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The NRC Battles with Courts Over Nuclear Waste Disposal

By: Stephen Edelblut As global environmental concerns continue to heighten, American policymakers have begun placing greater emphasis on incentives for renewable energy.  Nuclear energy, often overshadowed by alternative forms of energy, remains a more environmentally neutral and a long-term sustainability energy source.  However, the disposal of nuclear waste poses a severe cost and risk burden… Read More The NRC Battles with Courts Over Nuclear Waste Disposal

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The 2024 Election and the Future of Federal Offshore Wind Technology and Leases

By:  Lily Wear The Biden Administration recently approved their tenth offshore wind project in federal waters.  This approval will lead to 15 gigawatts of energy being produced from offshore wind in the US, half of the goal that Joe Biden set at the beginning of his term.  Offshore wind has been touted by many, including the… Read More The 2024 Election and the Future of Federal Offshore Wind Technology and Leases

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Tracking Trouble: The Flo Health Privacy Scandal and What It Means for Your Data

By:  Kerry Alvarez In today’s digital age, how can we ensure that the information stored on our devices remains private?  Ideally, individuals should have control over who can access their data and the extent of that access.  But what happens when that choice is taken away?  What if, despite your efforts to protect sensitive personal… Read More Tracking Trouble: The Flo Health Privacy Scandal and What It Means for Your Data

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Pose With a Purpose: Kylian Mbappé’s Celebration Trademark and Its Impact on Soccer Culture

By: Brianna Marquinez Kylian Mbappé, French soccer superstar, has registered a European Trademark (“EUTM”) for his legendary goal celebration pose.  This registration joins many other trademarks already in his collection, including his name, company logo, and famous quotes.  Since Mbappé has registered a plethora of trademarks, there has been growing discussion about how intellectual property… Read More Pose With a Purpose: Kylian Mbappé’s Celebration Trademark and Its Impact on Soccer Culture

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Navigating Trademark Challenges in the Age of Viral Trends: Jools Lebron’s Race Against Time

By: Grace Drost “Very demure, very mindful, very cutesy”.  If you have been on social media at all this past month, or are subscribed to any company promotional listserv, it is likely this saying is not new to you.  This is thanks to TikTok creator Jools Lebron whose fun video describing work appropriate hair and… Read More Navigating Trademark Challenges in the Age of Viral Trends: Jools Lebron’s Race Against Time

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A Scent of Hesitation: Navigating Ambiguity With Scent Trademarks

By: Kelsey Shaughnessy Crayola’s Chief Executive Officer Pete Ruggiero recognized the significance of the peculiar, yet memory-inducing smell of Crayola crayons when he obtained a scent trademark from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in July 2024, after a six-year legal battle.  Described as “slightly earthy soap with pungent, leather-like clay undertones,” Ruggiero envisions… Read More A Scent of Hesitation: Navigating Ambiguity With Scent Trademarks

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Utah’s Age Verification Law: The Balance Between Privacy and Protection

Nicholas Tagg In March of 2023, Utah took a significant step toward preventing minors from accessing adult content by passing one of the first few age verification laws for adult content websites in the United States.  In response, Aylo, a prominent player in the adult entertainment industry, blocked access to all of their subsidiary sites… Read More Utah’s Age Verification Law: The Balance Between Privacy and Protection

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Antitrust in Search Engines

By: Sofi Shlepakov After over a year in litigation, District Court Judge, Judge Amit Mehta, declared a judgment against Alphabet’s Google search engine, stating that it was an illegal monopoly and violated section two of the Sherman Act.  On September 6, 2024, there was a secondary judgment that gave the Justice Department until December to… Read More Antitrust in Search Engines

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Target “Targets” Theft with New Surveillance Technology – Denies Allegations of Collecting its Customers’ Facial Recognition Data

By: Anamaria Pananas Last year, Target was reported to lose $500 million from retail theft.  This year, in an effort to increase surveillance at self-checkout machines, Target adopted a new technology called “TruScan”, which uses cameras to detect items and alert the customer of items that have not been scanned. Self-checkout stations across the nation… Read More Target “Targets” Theft with New Surveillance Technology – Denies Allegations of Collecting its Customers’ Facial Recognition Data

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The Blue Screen of Death: CrowdStrike’s Problematic Software Update Upends the Travel Industry

By: Noah Plafker On July 19, 2024, the world was introduced to the “blue screen of death.”  People would soon become accustomed to the upside down smiley face, because within a few hours most of the world would be turned upside down in what could be considered the biggest IT outage in history.  CrowdStrike is… Read More The Blue Screen of Death: CrowdStrike’s Problematic Software Update Upends the Travel Industry

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Cheat Software for Video Games Considered an Infringement of Copyright Protections After Historic Decision in Developer Bungie Inc.’s Lawsuit Against Phoenix Digital

By: Henry Carrington Bungie Inc. has made significant waves for both video game developers and players alike with a recent ruling in their ongoing legal battle against cheat producer Phoenix Digital.  The precedent established opens a new avenue for developers to crack down on cheating moving forward, making games a safer and more enjoyable space… Read More Cheat Software for Video Games Considered an Infringement of Copyright Protections After Historic Decision in Developer Bungie Inc.’s Lawsuit Against Phoenix Digital

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StreamEast Domain Seizures: A Not-So-Cautionary Tale to Live Sports Pirate Platforms

By: Charlotte Golnik Recent studies show that the average American spent $552 on streaming subscriptions in 2023 with 44% facing cost increases.  Many bypassed high costs, evidenced by the 141 billion visits to unauthorized streaming platforms (“pirate platforms”).  Among those platforms is StreamEast, which promises users “hassle-free and completely free” access to nearly all live… Read More StreamEast Domain Seizures: A Not-So-Cautionary Tale to Live Sports Pirate Platforms

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