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ChatGPT—Copyright or Copywrong? The Copyright Infringement Case Against OpenAI and Microsoft

By: Eleni Tsokolas The advent of ChatGPT has been one of the most innovative technological inventions of the twenty-first century; however, it has brought forth an onslaught of legal issues—particularly in the copyright realm.  On December 27th, 2023, The New York Times filed suit in the Federal District Court in Manhattan seeking “billions of dollars… Read More ChatGPT—Copyright or Copywrong? The Copyright Infringement Case Against OpenAI and Microsoft

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“Blood On Their Hands”: Can CEOs and Legislation Fix the Damage To Children?

By: Talya Torres   On January 31, 2024, five tech CEOs were subpoenaed by the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify before Congress. The hearing was organized to question the CEOs on their part in big tech and the “online child sexual exploitation crisis.” The individuals subpoenaed were Linda Yaccarino of X (formerly known as Twitter).… Read More “Blood On Their Hands”: Can CEOs and Legislation Fix the Damage To Children?

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Electronic Wills: A Tool for Convenience or Probate Litigation?

By: William Schena   Electronic wills are starting to become more popular as legal tech continues to develop. As of August 2023, twelve states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation that validates electronic wills. Although electronic wills may be convenient for those who do not want to leave the comfort of their home,… Read More Electronic Wills: A Tool for Convenience or Probate Litigation?

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Technology and the Fight Against Luxury Fashion Counterfeiting

By: Kaylie Scalze In the wake of a recent legal win for luxury brands, resale sites, and authenticators are looking to find new ways to fortify the authentication process for reselling luxury brand products. In March 2018, luxury fashion Brand Chanel sued luxury resale brand What Goes Around Comes Around (“WGACA”) for a laundry list… Read More Technology and the Fight Against Luxury Fashion Counterfeiting

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Digital Discrimination

By: Victoria Nash “Folks from across the ideological spectrum put into law that broadband is essential; that the digital divide disproportionately harms people of color, low-income communities, and rural areas; and that this divide is hurting the competitiveness of the United States. A bipartisan majority in Congress gave the FCC a new mandate to address… Read More Digital Discrimination

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Property Tax and Technology

By: Miles G. Michaud In recent years, the integration of technology into government operations has become increasingly prevalent. Municipalities across the United States have embraced software solutions to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. However, reliance on technology has not been without its challenges, as demonstrated by the ongoing legal battle between Jackson County, Missouri, Tyler… Read More Property Tax and Technology

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From Brussels to Silicon Valley: Decoding the EU Digital Services Act and Its American Potential

By: Sarah McLaughlin   In August 2023, the European Union passed the Digital Services Act (DSA) into law. The goal of the DSA take a two-pronged approach in that it aims to promote a safer digital space that protects the fundamental rights of users and establish a level playing field to foster online innovation within… Read More From Brussels to Silicon Valley: Decoding the EU Digital Services Act and Its American Potential

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Carbon Capture Technology: The Latest Hope in the Battle Against Climate Change

By: Will Schena To combat climate change, policy makers have tried a variety of different approaches to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Over the last three years, however, the U.S. Department of Energy has invested over $1 billion in carbon capture technology. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found that reducing emissions alone will not be… Read More Carbon Capture Technology: The Latest Hope in the Battle Against Climate Change

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From Isolation to Integration: The South Pacific’s Connectivity Revolution

By: Grayson Barlow Every day, we effortlessly send texts to friends across the world, plot our next overseas adventure, and join video calls with international colleagues. Yet, few are aware of the intricate network of undersea cables that form the backbone of our global communication system. These cables transmit vast quantities of data beneath the… Read More From Isolation to Integration: The South Pacific’s Connectivity Revolution

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Tiger Woods: How a Golf Polo is at the Center of a Trademark Conversation

By: Andrew Cammarano     “It was a hell of a round, Tiger” – the last line of the Tiger Woods and Nike Story. On January 8, 2024, Nike announced, via their Instagram account, that they would be parting ways with arguably the best golfer of all time. Tiger Woods, through his on-course dominance and off… Read More Tiger Woods: How a Golf Polo is at the Center of a Trademark Conversation

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Generative AI in Legal Briefs: Proposed Rules and Practitioner Perspectives

By: Paul Coste   “[A]ny use of AI requires caution and humility,” cautioned U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts in a year-end report published December 31st, 2023. In the report, Roberts mentioned the now infamous instance where over reliance on artificial intelligence (“AI”) in a court filing led lawyers to cite non-existent cases. These… Read More Generative AI in Legal Briefs: Proposed Rules and Practitioner Perspectives

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Pending Sports Betting Class Action Lawsuit in Massachusetts Against DraftKings Alleging Deceptive Online Advertisement

By: Kate Donovan The legalization of sports betting in Massachusetts was in August of 2022 which made Massachusetts one of another thirty-six states that have legalized sports gambling.  The narrative has shifted around sports gambling after the Supreme Court of the United States held that banning sports betting at the state level was unconstitutional.  As… Read More Pending Sports Betting Class Action Lawsuit in Massachusetts Against DraftKings Alleging Deceptive Online Advertisement

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Time for Reconsideration? Apple’s Fight With Masimo Over Apple Watch Continues

By: Jennifer Gomes   Since its launch in early 2015, the Apple Watch has been the smartwatch, paving the way for technological breakthroughs across the market.  While limited in function, the original Apple Watch created the foundational design of a mini smartphone to be wearable and accessible on the wrist.  Over multiple series of watches… Read More Time for Reconsideration? Apple’s Fight With Masimo Over Apple Watch Continues

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‘What Happened to Taylor is Nothing New’: AI-Generated Celebrity Images & The Need for Legal Safeguards

By: Meg Cotter   In the end of January, fake sexually explicit images of Taylor Swift spread rapidly across social media platforms specificallyacross X. They racked in tens of millions of views before being reported and taken down. The images originated in a channel on Telegram, a messaging app dedicated to producing similar images. As… Read More ‘What Happened to Taylor is Nothing New’: AI-Generated Celebrity Images & The Need for Legal Safeguards

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Consumer Secrecy: A New Wave of Privacy Legislation

By: Erin Gray   As technological devices continue to develop and have increased access to user data, consumers are persistently more concerned with their data being mishandled.  A Deloitte survey in 2022 found that 67% of smartphone users and 62% of smart home users are anxious about their data security and privacy.  Specifically, location tracking… Read More Consumer Secrecy: A New Wave of Privacy Legislation

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Goodbye Passport, Hello Face? Biometrics and the Future of Travel

By: Meg Apostolides In the ever-evolving landscape of travel documentation, a technological revolution is underway, with biometric technology emerging as a potent force that could potentially replace traditional passports.  Fingerprint and facial recognition technologies, one the stuff of science fiction, are now being actively integrated into global border control systems.  This paradigm shift holds the… Read More Goodbye Passport, Hello Face? Biometrics and the Future of Travel

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Not So Funny Uses of AI: George Carlin and His “New AI Special”

By: Anthony Aceto The late George Carlin is considered by many to be one of the greatest comedians of all time. Over his fifty-year career, Carlin’s acerbic wit and his expletive–laced social commentary gave him a reputation for boundary-pushing that satirized and exposed much of modern life. It seems fitting that the boundary–pushing sensibilities of… Read More Not So Funny Uses of AI: George Carlin and His “New AI Special”

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