By: Amelia Barton Last year, Friends actor Matthew Perry was found dead in his hot tub.[1] At the time, Perry was being treated with ketamine for depression, so foul play…
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Game Over for Innovation: The Threat of Patent Trolls in the Video Game Industry
By: Christa Cain The video game industry plays a significant role in new entertainment and technological development. Today, revenues in the gaming industry exceed those of the movie and music…
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ScarJo v. Disney: The Unhappiest Contract on Earth
By: Adrienne Good A pre-COVID agreement, the meaning of “theatrical release,” punitive damages, gamesmanship, forced arbitration, and one judge’s recusal. The Scarlett Johansson/Disney “Black Widow” controversy has entangled the media and…
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Captain America’s Shield and Trade Secrets?
By: Snehashish Sadhu Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War ends with the Captain forfeiting his shield to Iron Man. But what is Captain America without his shield? His new friend Black…
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Censorship or Law Against Hollywood Age Discrimination?
By: Yvonne Tindell On September 24, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that will require subscription-based entertainment websites to remove or omit a subscriber’s age or birthdate from…
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Above Copyright Law: One of China’s Most Notorious Black Markets
By: Nicole Metzgar-Schall The sale of illegal copies of DVDs is a global problem, especially in China, where legally purchased DVDs are virtually non-existent. Individuals in China who wish to see…