By: Anthony Julian Distanced education and separated social communication during the COVID-19 pandemic came with endless challenges. In addition to the devasting numbers of lives and jobs lost, serious concerns…
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Caught in a Web of Intellectual Property Rights: Interpreting Spider-Man’s Exclusivity
By: Kristen Morrill The video game company Crystal Dynamics recently released the greatly anticipated Marvel Avengers video game on September 4th, 2020. The game is currently available on Xbox One, PS4,…
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Do You Want It Done Fast or Right? Dangers of the CASE Act
By: Michael Goodyear A constant complaint about American courts is the slow speed and high cost at which they operate. In the realm of copyright, Congress is trying to…
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YouTube’s Latest Lawsuit Proves What We Already Knew: Copyright Law Needs Reform
By: Jennifer Martin In August 2019, YouTube filed a lawsuit in Nebraska against Christopher Brady, alleging that Brady has abused YouTube’s copyright strike policy.[1] Specifically, the Complaint accused Brady of…
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The “Dark Horse” Issue: How the Issue of Access Cost Katy Perry Millions
By: Rachel Moss Six notes are all it takes to be an infringer. Recently, a jury found that popstar Katy Perry’s 2013 song, “Dark Horse,” featuring Juicy J, infringed Christian…
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Golden Knights Bring Bitter Mournings
By: Mike Stone Ever hear of a team called the Golden Knights? Since 1969, the U.S. Army Parachute Team has performed under this name.[1] Now, the National Hockey League…
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Spotify’s Fight Over Mechanical Royalty Rights
By: Selene Presseller 2018 could shape up to be a monumental year for Spotify and the music industry as whole. Despite the massive lawsuits pending against Spotify, the music-streaming…
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Has SoundCloud’s Plug Been Pulled?
By: Michael Boehringer Recently, in the news and other media outlets, there has been a lot of talk about the future of SoundCloud. SoundCloud is a music sharing application…
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Krusty Krab Still Only Located in Bikini Bottom
By: Shayna Stuart “Oooooooh, who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” The infamous yellow sponge who won all of us over with his annoying laugh, overly optimistic personality, and…
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A-List Artists, Lawsuits, and Etsy Fan Art
By: Miranda Stark Big name artists are cracking down on fan-made art. Recently, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Drake have expressed their disapproval of fan made art, which incorporates their song…