By Sydney Monroe It is safe to say the average TikTok addict does not consider the repercussions of his or her hours of monotonous scrolling or of learning the newest dance trend in their parent’s basement. As recently as August… Read More »Viral TikTok Dances Create U.S. National Security Threat
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By Erik Lascano The evolution of blockchain technology as a foundational and transformational technology has provided not only lucrative investment opportunities into cryptocurrency[1], but has potential of bettering the social good in the United States. Blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrency… Read More »Blockchain for the Good, but is its Use Good Enough for FinCEN?
Blockchain for the Good, but is its Use Good Enough for FinCEN?
By Varun Lakshminarayanan After over a year of masks, Zoom calls, and indoor-exclusive hobbies, people across the globe could rejoice in late 2020, thanks to a massive roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations.[1] Biotech companies were able to create these vaccines with… Read More »Moderna Versus Pfizer – The Battle for mRNA
Moderna Versus Pfizer – The Battle for mRNA
By Elissa Knight Diamonds are remarkable. Generally known for their extreme hardness, sentimental value, and brilliance; nothing shines quite like a diamond but its journey from mine or lab to consumer is anything but scintillating. “Consumers are led to believe… Read More »You Can’t Just Make “Green” Diamonds Happen
You Can’t Just Make “Green” Diamonds Happen
By Esther Hwang The virtual world’s demand for NFTs (non-fungible tokens) related to luxury brands has been increasing. In November, two third-parties filed trademark applications to utilize Gucci and Prada logos in the metaverse. [1] Furthermore, it has become… Read More »Trademark Rights in the Metaverse
Trademark Rights in the Metaverse
By Samantha Egge Workplace surveillance and monitoring has become increasingly popular tool for employers, skyrocketing during the pandemic and continuing to grow even after workers return to office.[1] Employers use surveillance and monitoring tools, often using artificial intelligence (AI) or… Read More »Is your privacy protected while on the job? Legislative responses to continued employee surveillance in the post-pandemic workplace.
Is your privacy protected while on the job? Legislative responses to continued employee surveillance in the post-pandemic workplace.
By Susan Derasmo In 1998, the United States Congress passed the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) to “prohibit unfair and deceptive acts or practices in connection with the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information from children under… Read More »COPPA in the Age of COVID-19: The Need for Greater Accountability of Ed Tech Companies
COPPA in the Age of COVID-19: The Need for Greater Accountability of Ed Tech Companies
By Jacob Davis Тhe Ninth Circuit recently put Social Media companies on notice when it held that Section 230 does not immunize a defendant from liability in a products liability claim.[1] The case involves Snap’s speedometer feature, which the… Read More »Breaking Through The Impenetrable Wall of Section 230
Breaking Through The Impenetrable Wall of Section 230
By Anthony Conte In a case centered on virtual property, personal jurisdiction can quickly become an issue. In Bragg v. Linden Research, Inc., Plaintiff Mark Bragg was suing Defendants Linden Research and its CEO Phillip Rosedale for confiscation of Bragg’s… Read More »Personal Jurisdiction in Virtual Property Lawsuits
Personal Jurisdiction in Virtual Property Lawsuits
By Connor Brophy With Covid came a large uptick in both the amount of people playing video games and the amount of time spent playing video games.[i] With the rise in gaming since 2020, also came drastic changes in… Read More »Microsoft and Activision, the Newest Chapter in the Acquisition and Consolidation of Video Game Developers in the post-Covid World