Tag: Pop Culture
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Mindless Entertainment or an Industry of Abuse? The Harsh Reality of Unscripted Television
Kiley Munsey* We are taught many things in law school: how to think, how to structure an argument, and how to take care of yourself throughout the process. From those first days as a terrified 1L until now, the thing I have tried to consistently instill in my routine is self-care. Law school is undoubtably…
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Is Time Ticking for TikTok? Where Efforts to Ban the App Currently Stand and Possible Legal Challenges that Could Ensue
Mason Rademacher* Overview: More than 150 million Americans use TikTok for an average of ninety minutes each day. Even with so many Americans using the app, national security experts and politicians on both sides of the aisle have called for banning TikTok, citing to national security concerns. The concern lies with the fact that TikTok,…
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Separating Fact from Fiction: Analyzing Jury Duty on Amazon Prime
Adam Revoir* The white envelope with the two-words “jury duty” often sends shivers down the spine of many individuals. Jury duty is a civic responsibility that often feels like a burden, but it is an essential component of the justice system. In April 2023, Amazon Prime came out with a mockumentary titled Jury Duty that…
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Artificial Intelligence, Real Musicality: Reconciling Generative AI with Copyright Law
*Jack Thram In April of this year, “Heart on My Sleeve,” a song featuring vocals from pop megastars Drake and The Weeknd, went live on various social media sites and streaming platforms to tremendous fanfare. The song quickly amassed fifteen million views on TikTok and six hundred thousand streams on Spotify. Then, almost as abruptly…
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Ticketmaster: The Anti-Hero of Antitrust Laws
Mariah Glinski* Many Taylor Swift fans, or “Swifties,” remember November 19, 2022, all too well. This was the day that tickets for Swift’s “Eras Tour” went on sale on Ticketmaster’s website. The sale did not go as planned. There were multiple issues with Ticketmaster’s website, and many fans spent the entire day in front of…
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