November 15, 2015
The FOIA Fight for SOP 303
SOP 303, otherwise known as the cellphone kill switch, was created after the 2005 London bombings. U.S. federal authorities feared that a similar remotely detonated bomb would be set off
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November 9, 2015
Did the NCAA Cause Itself Future Problems by Making the Right Decision?
After he led the LSU Tigers to a win over the South Carolina Gamecocks on October 10th Sophomore running back Leonard Fournette announced something on live television that most likely
November 9, 2015
“THE SLANTS” – Federal Circuit to Decide whether Trademark Office’s Refusal to Register the Mark Violates Free Speech
The Slants is an American dance rock band consisting of members of Asian descent. In 2010, Simon Tam, the founder of the group, applied to register “THE SLANTS” as a
November 6, 2015
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA): Privacy, Implementation and the Zombie Apocalypse
Over the summer a series of cyber attacks on private companies and the government prompted discussion of several bills in Congress. On Tuesday, October 27th, the Senate moved forward with
November 2, 2015
No #FoodPorn Please
You’re dining with friends, meals arrive, and quickly everyone takes out his or her phone to snap a picture of the chef’s creation before digging in. We all know this
November 2, 2015
“Blurred Lines” in Copyright Infringement of Popular Songs
Musing on two recent decisions that came down from the Central District of California, Osama Ahmend Fhamy v. Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams v. Bridgeport Music, Inc., intellectual property attorney Glen
October 30, 2015
Harley Quinn is the most searched costume this Halloween, but could dressing like her make you an actual lawbreaker?
According to Google, Harley Quinn is this year’s top trending Halloween costume. A check of Google’s FrightGeist page reveals that several costumes from the Batman franchise are among the nation’s
October 30, 2015
Mickey Mouse as the Force Behind Disney’s Success
The Walt Disney Company’s new Star Wars: The Force Awakens is nearly inescapable these days. The movie hasn’t even premiered yet ticket pre-sales have already slowed and crashed ticket sites.
October 30, 2015
How many times have you illegally sung “Happy Birthday to You”?
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, “Happy Birthday to You” is the most recognized and most popular song in the English language. Many scholars even argue that “Happy
October 24, 2015
Why So Spurious? 9th Circuit Prevents Replica Batmobile Maker from Infringing use of Batman’s Ride
Three days before National Batman Day, an appeals court exclaimed “Holy copyright law, Batman!” as it decided a case involving the Batmobile. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed an
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