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Why is the “Florida Joker” so Serious About Suing GTA for Use of His Likeness?

Lawrence Sullivan, the infamous self-proclaimed “Florida Joker,” has been on a relentless social media crusade against the popular video game series Grand Theft Auto (“GTA”) for creating a character using his likeness for their upcoming gameever since the trailor for it dropped in early December.  Sullivan initially threatened Rockstar Games, the company which publishes GTA… Read More Why is the “Florida Joker” so Serious About Suing GTA for Use of His Likeness?

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“You Just Put Your Lips Together and Blow”: The Benefits and Costs of Our Family Courts’ Using Innovative Technology to Address Alcoholism

By: Bryan Sicard As alcohol continues to be an all-too-present crutch for millions of Americans, it will remain being a near-daily subjectfor judges to wade through in family court hearings.  When considering the role alcohol often plays in the irretrievable breakdown of relationships, non-addicted parties will naturally want to make sure their (former) partner is… Read More “You Just Put Your Lips Together and Blow”: The Benefits and Costs of Our Family Courts’ Using Innovative Technology to Address Alcoholism

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Unfair Labor Practices: How Elon Musk and X Violated Federal Law.

By: Will Schena   Remote work is becoming part of everyday life, and many employees want to maintain that flexibility. Some employers, however, are adamant about employees returning to the office for work. Elon Musk, owner, chairman and CTO of X, has made it clear that he does not want his employees working remotely.  … Read More Unfair Labor Practices: How Elon Musk and X Violated Federal Law.

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Fourth Amendment Protection: How Technological Advancements Warrant More Judicial Oversight

By: Andrew Cammarano The Fourth Amendment states that the people have the right to be “secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated,” aimed to protect citizens from warrantless searches. Obviously, technology has changed drastically from the ratification of this amendment in 1789 with the introduction… Read More Fourth Amendment Protection: How Technological Advancements Warrant More Judicial Oversight

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Empowering “Kidfluencers:” Illinois’ Law Ensures Financial Security and Privacy Protection in the Digital Age

 By: Meg Apostolides In today’s digital age, the childhood experience has undergone a profound transformation, largely due to the proliferation of social media platforms. This digital landscape has given rise to a new breed of public figures known as “influencers,” people who have adeptly cultivated their personal brands and amassed sizeable followings. The unprecedented access… Read More Empowering “Kidfluencers:” Illinois’ Law Ensures Financial Security and Privacy Protection in the Digital Age

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The Disbursement of CHIPS Act Funding Considers Child Care Critical Infrastructure – It Is.

By: Adrienne Viarengo Last year, the bipartisan, landmark CHIPS Act made waves for its landmark $53 billion investment in America’s semiconductor industry highlighting the strength of American innovation and intention to work towards tech independence. The CHIPS Act recognized that the U.S. has an economic and national securityinterest and simultaneously addressed the need for child… Read More The Disbursement of CHIPS Act Funding Considers Child Care Critical Infrastructure – It Is.

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Shein Legal Trouble: Fast Fashion Leader Donning Unchic RICO Suits, Ferocious Forced Labor Faux Pas, and Unsustainable Fabrics.

By: Eleni Tsokolas The fashion industry in general has always moved faster than the rest of the world, but there’s yet to be a brand as swift as Shein, which lists more than 6,000 new items on its website every day.  But with great haste comes great waste, and the brand has been consistently under… Read More Shein Legal Trouble: Fast Fashion Leader Donning Unchic RICO Suits, Ferocious Forced Labor Faux Pas, and Unsustainable Fabrics.

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Conflicts in Writing a New Future with Artificial Intelligence

By: Allison Nickerson   Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an unavoidable part of modern life, every time someone asks Siri a question or enters a Google search, they are using AI technology. While often extremely helpful for common tasks, there is an increasing concern aboutjust how far AI can go. AI was intended to complete specific… Read More Conflicts in Writing a New Future with Artificial Intelligence

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Recycling Successful Ideas: The Unsatisfyingly Low Legal Standard for Originality in the Games on Your Phone

By: Bryan Sicard In case you haven’t seen your aunt’s Facebook page lately, Wordle has quickly become one of the most popular mobile games in recent years. But diehard game show fans would be quick to point out that Wordle seems virtually lifted from the game show Lingo: save for a few minor rule changes.… Read More Recycling Successful Ideas: The Unsatisfyingly Low Legal Standard for Originality in the Games on Your Phone

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Hey Dude Settles for $1.95M Becoming the Latest Company on the FTC’s Hitlist as it Increases Focus on Online Reviews and Social Media Marketing

By: Kaylie Scalze Hey Dude has agreed to settle with the Federal Trade Commission for several charges, including misleading consumers by hiding negative reviews that gave their shoe products anything less than four out of five stars. Hey Dude willpay fines worth $1.95 million to the FTC and has agreed to several of the FTC’s… Read More Hey Dude Settles for $1.95M Becoming the Latest Company on the FTC’s Hitlist as it Increases Focus on Online Reviews and Social Media Marketing

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Podcasting Without Borders: Spotify’s Innovative AI Translation for Podcasts

By: Sarah McLaughlin   With more than 551 million users, Spotify, one of the world’s most popular audio streaming services, is making a significant entrance into the AI arena by trying to reshape the user experience.  In February of 2023, Spotify released their new AI DJ—a “personalized AI guide that knows your music taste so… Read More Podcasting Without Borders: Spotify’s Innovative AI Translation for Podcasts

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No Sugar, All Spice: How Insulet’s Misappropriation Lawsuit Could Impact The Insulin Pump Market

By: Jennifer Gomes   Insulet Corporation, an Acton, MA-based medical device company, filed a trade secret misappropriation and patent infringement lawsuit on August 3, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against South Korean-owned EOFlow. Insulet is claiming that EOFlow developed their EOPatch insulin pump through the use of Insulet’s protected… Read More No Sugar, All Spice: How Insulet’s Misappropriation Lawsuit Could Impact The Insulin Pump Market

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Shifting Power Plays: The U.S.-China Trade War’s Impact on the Clean Energy Revolution

By: Grayson Barlow The escalating rivalry between the United States and China over national security concerns is now extending its reach into the realm of clean energy.  Recently, China imposed export restrictions on three high-purity variants of graphite, a mineral that plays a critical role in manufacturing semiconductors, electronics, and electric vehicle (EV) batteries.  These… Read More Shifting Power Plays: The U.S.-China Trade War’s Impact on the Clean Energy Revolution

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eDiscovery in International Legal Investigations: The Battle of Understanding

By: Erin Gray Despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic trade, capital and information, studies have shown that globalization has returned and accelerated from the pre-pandemic levels.  Therefore, the legal field will continue to face legal challenges that cross land and water borders.  Thus, the legal challenges will affect individuals with different values and beliefs. … Read More eDiscovery in International Legal Investigations: The Battle of Understanding

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Genealogical Information Being Used to Make Family Connections and Solve Crime; But Does it Have Privacy and Ethical Implications?

By: Kate Donovan Genealogical research has rapidly changed and improved with advancements in technology, specifically online databases with DNA information and most recently the use of artificial intelligence. These advancements have allowed individuals to research and find more accurate genealogical information, but also discover this information in an efficient manner. Another reason that DNA research… Read More Genealogical Information Being Used to Make Family Connections and Solve Crime; But Does it Have Privacy and Ethical Implications?

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