California Continues to Pioneer Change in Collegiate Athletics with Renewed Fight against the NCAA

By: Gavin Dwyer, Senior Editor In the last half decade, California positioned itself as the frontrunner of student-athlete advocacy. In September 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed S.B. 106: “Fair Pay to Play Act,” which created a legal right for student-athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness, also known as NIL rights. This bill preceded …

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Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard: The court of public opinion and the shifting defamation landscape

By: Dani Bhadare-Valente, 3L Member  This year, a Fairfax County, Virginia jury awarded Johnny Depp a defamation victory against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. The trial not only captivated the American public, but the verdict may potentially change the trajectory of defamation cases involving public figures in the future.   To win his defamation case, Depp first …

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Uffizi vs. Gaultier: The recent clash between art and fashion

By: Elizabeth Tirrill,  Digital Editor  French designer Jean Paul Gaultier recently unveiled a new ready-to-wear capsule collection titled “Le Musée,” featuring depictions of famous art on Gaultier’s clothing designs. The pieces in the collection include clothing that features the likeness of Botticelli’s famous “The Birth of Venus” painting, along with other renowned works. This collection …

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Deceptive advertising practices may be tied to celebrity NFTs

By: Lauren Degen, Content Editor Non-fungible tokens, commonly referred to as NFTs, have rapidly grown in popularity over the past few years. The cryptographic assets exist via blockchain and often represent tangible possessions like artwork or individuals’ identities. Because the current market for NFTs is primarily focused on collectibles, many athletes, musicians, and other celebrities …

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The NFL’s concussion problem

By: Noah Zedeck, Symposium Director The Miami Dolphins are currently under fire for the organization’s apparent mishandling of its star quarterback’s head injuries. The National Football League and its concussion protocols are taking heat as well.    In week three of the NFL season, the Miami Dolphins faced their division rivals, the Buffalo Bills. Just before …

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