In light of the nude photos of celebrities, such as Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton, leaked last month, there is much discussion regarding an individual’s right to privacy. In the photo leak case, legal action can be taken against the original hacker; but what about subsequent … [Read more...] about Celebrity Photo Leak and Prior Restraints
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Defamation, Celebrities, and the Internet
PDF Download of the Article By the very nature of their positions, celebrities in both the sports and entertainment spheres generate significant public attention and discussion. While the discourse will frequently be positive, inevitably many such conversations will result in … [Read more...] about Defamation, Celebrities, and the Internet
Kickstarting Litigation: What is the Future of Crowdfunded Films?
On April 12, 2013, The Veronica Mars Movie project broke fund raising records, with 91,585 backers pledging a total of $5,702,153. The catch? The film was funded on the crowdfunding website, Kickstarter. Veronica Mars became the site’s fastest project to reach a million dollars … [Read more...] about Kickstarting Litigation: What is the Future of Crowdfunded Films?
The NFL and Super Bowl Ticket Prices (Finkelman v. NFL)
A few weeks ago, Josh Finkelman sat in the upper decks of MetLife Stadium watching the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. The price for those nosebleed seats? $4,000 for two tickets.[1] Mr. Finkelman is now the lead plaintiff in a class action … [Read more...] about The NFL and Super Bowl Ticket Prices (Finkelman v. NFL)
Macklemore and the Fear of the Minstrel Show
I. Introduction to Macklemore and the Pattern of Cultural Appropriation The trajectory of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis (“Macklemore”) is where the complexity of the race in music debate begins.[1] Because Macklemore emerged on an independent label from Seattle, he has experienced a … [Read more...] about Macklemore and the Fear of the Minstrel Show