In this article, Jen Neal discusses how vampires changed from ghastly ghouls of lore to the mysterious elites we think of today. The copyright journey of the archetypal vampire in literature, film, and beyond. Classic vampire tropes have permeated public perception to a point that they should be public domain.
TikTok Takedown: The Legal Battles, National Security Chess, and IP Wars of Forced Tech Divestitures
In this article, Noor Ghuniem explores riding the wave of a TikTok ban that sent shockwaves across the internet and how the app's future in the United States remains unclear. Noor delves into the reasons behind the ban and examines the potential paths the app might take moving forward.
Mini Users, Major Data: Parental Consent Regulations in the EU and US
In this article, Josie Croce compares children’s data privacy regulations in the U.S. and the EU, focusing on how the regulations ensure and enforce parental consent before media platforms collect child users’ data.
Freedom of Speech or Freedom of Business: Social Media and the Netchoice Cases
In this article, TJ Cleary explains the interaction between social media interests as companies and as public forums regarding freedom of speech under the context of the Netchoice Cases.
You’re On Your Own, Kid: How Loopholes in Child Labor Laws Hurt “Kidfluencers,” and Ohio’s Proposed Solution
In this article, Madison White explores the unregulated world of family vloggers and a bill that would put more power in the hands of minors featured in their parents’ online content.
Puffing Your Chest: How the Supplement Industry Takes Advantage of Consumers
In this article, Noah Cothern explores the world of sport supplement advertising on social media platforms. He examines three prominent industry trends and argues that they violate FTC guidelines.