Category: Entertainment

PETA Sues on Behalf of a Monkey and May Face Tax Liability Should the Monkey Win the Case

By: Sam Syska   Naruto, the monkey filed a lawsuit in San Francisco federal court this past Monday. Well, not quite, but the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are suing on Naruto’s behalf, claiming ownership rights to a photograph the money took of himself back in 2011. Peta to the rescue? If… Read More PETA Sues on Behalf of a Monkey and May Face Tax Liability Should the Monkey Win the Case

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Forewarned: Tourists in Paris, France, may be breaking the law by a simple snap of the Eiffel Tower and sharing it on social media sites

By Nicole Cocozza   Being a tourist in Europe may come with some territorial grounds.  The average traveler probably does not know that photographing iconic landmarks may be violating the European Union copyright laws (EU), depending on which country in which you’re traveling. For instance, the Eiffel Tower is a landmark that is protected by… Read More Forewarned: Tourists in Paris, France, may be breaking the law by a simple snap of the Eiffel Tower and sharing it on social media sites

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Sherlock Holmes: Officially Now in the Public Domain … and his Friend, Watson too

By: Briana Polan Sir Arthur Conan Doyle introduced the world to Sherlock Holmes in 1887, as the featured character in his novel, A Study in Scarlet.  Since then, three additional books and fifty-six short stories center on this intriguing character.  It is no surprise that other authors, publishers, and producers anxiously awaited the character’s emergence… Read More Sherlock Holmes: Officially Now in the Public Domain … and his Friend, Watson too

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“SWATTING” A dangerous new trend that pits law enforcement against unsuspecting gamers

By: Chris Mills     Video game live streaming has become an immensely popular form of entertainment over the past few years. The world of competitive video gaming has also been growing exponentially. A new brand of celebrity has been born from this, one that rarely has to leave their apartment to gain their international fame.… Read More “SWATTING” A dangerous new trend that pits law enforcement against unsuspecting gamers

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What’s in a Name? Apparently, Quite a Lot of Money.

POSTED BY Phil Kachajian It’s been an eventful few weeks for the New England Patriots, between their amazing Super Bowl victory and the ongoing investigation over the so-called “Deflategate” allegations (which this blogger knows to be completely unfounded and ridiculous). However, in the wake of all the media surrounding the team lately, some other meaningful… Read More What’s in a Name? Apparently, Quite a Lot of Money.

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The Capacity of ‘HoloLens’ to Create a ‘HoloTrial’

Written By: Cherie Ching   The possibility of using Microsoft’s HoloLens to enhance a courtroom presentation could lead to faster transferability of exhibition files, more efficient trial procedures, and engaging jury experiences if it is able to survive the Rules of Evidence test.  Like any piece of evidence admitted to a trial, HoloLens must establish… Read More The Capacity of ‘HoloLens’ to Create a ‘HoloTrial’

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“A Milli?” More Like 51 ‘Milli:’ Lil Wayne Suing His Label, Cash Money, for $51M

Written By: Ben Feilich Hip hop artist Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., is suing his record label, Cash Money Records, Inc., in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York for breach of contract, among other things, alleging damages in the amount of $51,000,000 (fifty-one million).   The complaint entails eight causes of… Read More “A Milli?” More Like 51 ‘Milli:’ Lil Wayne Suing His Label, Cash Money, for $51M

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Should America Adopt the Right to be Forgotten?

By: Mayra Neimerck   We live in a digital age, where everyone has probably built some kind of online past, whether through social media postings, photos, newspaper articles or public documents. Recently, a number of celebrity nude photographs were released online. Most of these photos were obtained illegally but will circulate endlessly throughout the Internet.… Read More Should America Adopt the Right to be Forgotten?

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Can a fictional product infringe on a ‘real world’ trademark?

By: Jessica Gonzalez In 2012, The Dark Knight Rises was released, producing mass Batman hysteria across the country.  The infamous Catwoman, also known as Selina Kyle, had her eye on a particular piece of software the characters referred to as “clean slate.” The program could erase Kyle’s criminal history from every computer database in the… Read More Can a fictional product infringe on a ‘real world’ trademark?

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Will Alibaba be Triumphant in the Global E-commerce Market?

POSTED BY Nicole Cocozza “Most companies, when they’re doing good, they enjoy today’s wonderful life. They don’t worry about five years from later – but I worry about five years later.” ~Jack Ma The preceding quote is the philosophy behind the creator of the new global e-commerce company, Alibaba.  Over the past month, this global… Read More Will Alibaba be Triumphant in the Global E-commerce Market?

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Of Mice and Lawsuits, Disney and Deadmau5 Square Off Over Likeness Usage and Copyright Infringement

POSTED BY Philip Kachajian   The critically acclaimed electronic music artist Deadmau5 has lawyered up in response to a trademark infringement suit launched by media giant Disney, which believes that Deadmau5’s signature mouse-head logo is too similar to their own. Not to be outdone by Disney’s suit, counsel for the artist have filed a cease and… Read More Of Mice and Lawsuits, Disney and Deadmau5 Square Off Over Likeness Usage and Copyright Infringement

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“Celebgate” and Controlling Your Rights to Privacy Online

POSTED BY Madeline Lally   Cloud computing allows for large groups of remote users to share data-processing tasks, centralize data storage, and access online services and resources. There are many advantages of cloud computing, including economies of scale, increased flexibility, and improved accessibility. However, the cloud has proved to be susceptible to hackers who seek… Read More “Celebgate” and Controlling Your Rights to Privacy Online

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