By: Aaron Steinberg, Editor-In-Chief On-demand streaming, is primarily licensed and paid for by the streaming services, such as Spotify and Apple Music. This framework makes on-demand streaming unique since consumers are not paying directly for the licensed works. These on-demand, or “interactive,” streams pay fractions of a penny per stream to the songwriters and …
Darren Rovell: An NIL cold take on Myles Brennan
By: Gavin Dwyer, Senior Editor Myles Brennan created waves throughout the collegiate football world when he announced his retirement on August 15, 2022. However, the waves were not related to his on-field performance, nor how his retirement would affect the LSU Tiger’s season. Instead, the media focused the spotlight on the name, image, …
How “THE” sparked vitriol across the sports world (especially NCAA football fans)
By: Katie Hinkle, 3L Member and Managing Editor In early Summer 2022, The Ohio State University made headlines that were much different from many other newsworthy events. OSU filed a patent for the word “The” and the United States Patent and Trademark Office finally accepted it after a failed previous attempt. Generally, a trademark in …
Can rapper Travis Scott be held liable for Astroworld tragedy?
By Noah Zedeck, 2L member Rapper Travis Scott is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. In November 2021, a massive “crowd surge” left 10 people dead at Scott’s Astroworld Music Festival. Additional injuries were reported, including 11 cases of cardiac arrest, and 23 people were hospitalized. Questions are now mounting regarding who is responsible …
Reckless disregard or honest mistake? Sarah Palin v. N.Y. Times argues actual malice standard
By Kristen Johnson, Content Editor A jury on Feb. 15 found the New York Times Company not liable for defaming Sarah Palin. This verdict was returned years after Palin first filed a complaint against The New York Times in 2017. Reporter James Bennett had published an editorial connecting Palin’s political platform on gun rights to …
Your patent is no good here: Russia’s war on intellectual property following war in Ukraine
By Elizabeth Tirrill, 2L member The Russian invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24 for purposes of “de-Nazifying” Ukraine, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin claimed the war is not actually a war at all, but simply a “special military operation.” Regardless of terminology, Russia’s actions are leading to detrimental consequences to the people of …
To stream or not to stream: Are artists really not receiving their royalties?
By Katherine Hinkle, 2L Member “Does anyone even buy CDs anymore?” is a comment I’m sure is overheard by many in bookstores, department stores or any retailer that carries the works of many artists we all love. The answer to that can be complicated, or you could just say “Streaming is where it’s at.” Streaming …
Tattoos in sports video games present copyright ownership questions
By Melissa Bergmann, 2L member Tattoos, once thought of as taboo, are now a generally accepted and popular form of expression and adorn the bodies of musicians, models, athletes, and movie stars. Likewise, video games, such as the NBA 2K series, that feature depictions of real athletes have also gained increasing popularity. These two trends …
Leach continues courtroom fight vs. Texas Tech more than decade after firing
By Brad Stephens, Managing Editor More than 12 years after Texas Tech University fired Mike Leach as its head football coach, he is still fighting the school in court. Leach sued Texas Tech in December, claiming the school violated the state’s open records laws, ESPN reported. The lawsuit came more than a decade after Leach’s …
The Mickey Mouse struggle: Will Disney reshape copyright law again?
By Dani Bhadare-Valente, 2L member The U.S. Constitution codified the principle that an author, innovator, or artist should enjoy the benefits of her intellectual property. Since the adoption of our Constitution, however, U.S. copyright law has been subject to many revisions, and the Walt Disney Company has been a major player in those transformations. Congress …