By: Daniel Metz On November 20, 2025 the titans of film distribution—Netflix, Paramount and Comcast—entered into a high profile bidding war.[1] Their target: Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).[2] WBD has one…
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The Rise of Junior Sports Academies: Junk Science, Child Safety, and the Need for Public Policy
By: B.M. Ryan Junior sports academies have proliferated across the United States, particularly in golf, where programs once reserved for elite athletes have become commercialized enterprises. These academies promise skill…
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“Ankara Messi, Ankara Messi,” How Messi Dribbled Past MLS’s Salary Cap
By: Jinhuk Lee In the summer of 2023, Lionel Messi’s contract with Paris Saint Germain (PSG) expired.[1] This came several months after his World Cup triumph, which solidified his status…
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Inspiration or Infringement? The ‘ER’/’The Pitt’ Case and the Limits of Derivative Rights
By Ryan T. McGuire In fall 1994, the television show “ER” debuted on NBC.[1] It made the careers of many young actors, including Noah Wyle, who would star as medical…
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Dark Patterns in Digital Media: Why Amazon’s FTC Settlement Matters for Streaming Entertainment and Sports
By Austin Kelley In 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) reached a $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon over allegations that the company used “dark patterns” to make it difficult for…
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Thou Shalt Not Steal: How A Christian Choral Infringement Case Revives the Erasure of Black Composers
By: Loretta Kyei Gospel music stands as the oldest musical tradition in the Black community, originating from Negro spirituals and evolving over generations into the vibrant choral sound heard today.[1]…
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Antitrust, NCAA, and Diego Pavia: How Vanderbilt’s Star Quarterback’s Fight Could Redefine Athlete Rights
By: Ryan Johnston College football has always had a distinct difference from its professional counterpart. Particularly, the NCAA has a rigid enforcement on the number of years an athlete can…
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Who is Tilly Norwood? The First “AI Actress” on the Search for a Hollywood Agent is Here
By Nicole Isagholian Is there a new star in Hollywood? The actors’ Union fought for the ability to protect against the use of generative artificial intelligence to displace actors during…
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Cardi B’s Civil Assault Trial: How Her Expressive Testimony Secured a Courtroom Victory
By: Megan Isagholian On September 2, 2025, Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B secured a legal victory after a California jury found her not liable in a $24 million civil assault lawsuit.[1]…
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Prioritizing Ratings Over Wellbeing: Is a Viewer’s Reality TV a Bravo Cast Member’s Harsh Reality?
By Mia Hammel The Real Housewives franchise on Bravo is one of America’s favorite pastimes, providing audiences with escapism and mindless television. Each series within the franchise features a group…