Is Fanfiction Legal?
Since the past year in quarantine has given most folks considerably more free time on their hands to explore old hobbies and interests, fanfiction has notably been on the rise.…
If copyright law won’t protect small fashion brands against copying, social media will – just ask influencer Danielle Bernstein
“Girl you are not going to enjoy your time here,” read a particularly prophetic comment on Danielle Bernstein’s very first Tik Tok video, published in late February. Just a few…
Look What Copyright Law Made Her Do
Taylor Swift is notorious for hiding secret messages in her lyrics, music videos, and social media. Her fans waste no time in decoding even her most apparently innocuous posts. Last May, she shared that she…
Will Arthrex Blow Up The PTAB?
In the pending Supreme Court case, United States v. Arthrex, Inc., two main issues are presented before the Court. One, whether the administrative patent judges (“APJs”) of the Patent Trial…
Collaborating with the Federal System in Protecting Against International Cybertheft
The COVID-19 pandemic exposes many frailties and problems globally, including cybersecurity and trade secret vulnerabilities. When countries conduct coronavirus research collaboratively and competitively, multiple countries continuously report hackers targeting their…
California Info Privacy Law and the eSports Industry
What does the “data” in data privacy mean? A quick Google search defines data as: “facts and statistics gathered together for reference or analysis.” In the data privacy context, most…
Console Wars and Software Stores: Antitrust Concerns in the World of Video Games
In the wake of a global pandemic, many people around the globe have sought the escapism of video games. While a massive economic recession is taking hold, video game giant…
Originality & Creativity in Contemporary Works of Art
Modern and contemporary art have inspired new perspectives and interpretations about what was, is, and what might be, both in art and society writ large. This art has provoked viewers…
How to Make the Next Queen’s Gambit: The Potential Employment Law Issues in Making Films and TV Shows
If people could remember only one show during this winter, chances are it would be Netflix’s latest hit, Queen’s Gambit.1 The show was released on October 23, 2020, and just…
Parler and Amazon: The Battle Over Social Media Regulation
Parler, a social media platform, is the latest to file suit against Amazon Web Services (AWS) alleging violations of federal antitrust law and breach of contract. The conflict between AWS…