By: Jordan Kendall What is censorship? It is the suppression of ideas, images, or words that are classified as “offensive.”[1] Censorship may be used by governments or private groups to…
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The Billion Dollar Break Up: Saint Louis sues the L.A. Rams
By: Andrew Craig Rodger Goodell and the 32 NFL team owners are not the most likeable figures in professional sports. These men have not exactly handled recent issues such as…
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The Weeknd Called Out by Name for Copyright Infringement Over Song “Call Out My Name”
By Courtney Ferry On September 17, 2021, suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against Abel Tesfaye (also known as The Weeknd) and…
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‘NEVERMIND’ THE NUDITY: NIRVANA’S COVER BABY SUES FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
By Quinne Daoust The iconic swimming baby of Nirvana’s world famous “Nevermind” album has filed suit against the band’s estate in a California Federal District Court. Nearing the 30th Anniversary…
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Gamble on, Arizona! It’s Time to Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
By Julianna Danza You can now feel the rush and excitement of placing bets on your favorite sports teams in the comfort of your home, gym or favorite coffee shop…
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New Balance Sues Michael Kors
By: Bernadette Ishak Two popular shoe brands are going toe-to-toe. In early August, New Balance Athletics filed a complaint accusing Michael Kors of infringing its famous ‘N’ design.[1] The company…
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Harassment Culture in One of Gaming’s Biggest Studio
By Hunter Young Franchises like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo have firmly cemented Activision Blizzard in the hearts and minds of gamers and propelled it into the zeitgeist of the general…
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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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Carjackings and Violent Video Games: An Illinois State Representative’s Quest to Outlaw Grand Theft Auto
By: Victor Pinera A proposed Illinois state amendment aims to broaden the statutory definitions of “violent video game” and “serious physical harm,” prohibiting the sale of video games portraying violence…
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Criminal Minds: Sexual Harassment and Class Actions
By: Kenneth Moody “The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch without doing anything.” —Albert Einstein, as referenced in Criminal Minds, Episode “The…