Photo by Chase Fade on Unsplash Are rap lyrics confessions, or are they a means to express an artistic message? RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) was originally passed in 1970 to target organized crime. Recently, RICO has been intertwined with the music industry revolving around Young Stoner Life (YSL) Records, founded by the celebrated Atlantan artist Young Thug (Jeffery Williams). Prosecutors in this case alleged that YSL was not merely a record label but is a...

What happens when beloved childhood characters are dragged out of the storybook and into the world of horror? The core basis of United States intellectual property (IP) law is as follows: once a creator’s work ceases to be protected, it is given to the public domain so that anyone can build upon the work without legal constraint. In the last few years, a few recent arrivals into the public domain have been repurposed for quick cash grabs, such as Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey or Bambi:...

Introduction The recent NFL offseason witnessed a wave of running backs holding out of training camps and pre-season activities, citing concerns about the league's manipulation of the market for their talent. These holdouts have illuminated a broader issue within the NFL, prompting players to question whether their value is being unfairly suppressed. The ongoing legal battle between the National Football League (NFL) and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) only exacerbates this issue, as the...