Written by: Shafali Raj As information within federal agencies became computerized, new questions emerged on what type of personally identifiable information (“PII”) could be accessed, who had access, and when that access could occur. Thus, the Privacy Act of 1974… Continue Reading
Written by: Aidan Persinger The rich history of musical copyright law can be traced back to the 1700s. Shortly after the U.S. gained independence, Congress, using its enumerated powers, enacted the Copyright Act of 1790. Under the 1790 Act, creators… Continue Reading
Written By: Olivia Reinoso Imagine walking into a store, reaching for a shirt that catches your eye, and flipping the tag to find the price when, instead, you see a picture of the worker who made it—her tired eyes stare… Continue Reading
Written By: Sidney Balle Creators and advertisements on online platforms, such as Amazon, TikTok, and Instagram, are constantly promoting “dupes.” “Dupes” are a duplicate of a product made to look like another which might be more expensive or of higher… Continue Reading
Written by: Najma Ali In a groundbreaking legal decision, the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Washington, D.C., has been awarded the trademark rights to the words “Proud Boys”, typically associated with a far-right extremist group by the same… Continue Reading
