Social Media Influencers & Worldwide Licensing
by Reese Lemke
As a 25-year-old law student, licensing is the most relevant legal topic in my personal life. I grew up at a time where companies saw their largest profits stemming from the value of their trademarks (or “marks”.) From Hannah Montana shirts in Walmart, to Lego games on my D.S., and themed McDonald’s happy meal toys, licensed products consumed my childhood. Now, as an adult, I find it interesting how social media has increased…
International Climate-Change Related Lawsuits and Advisory Opinions
by Su Ly
Since 2020, the United States saw an influx of climate-change related lawsuits against the big fossil fuel producers for their “decades long coverup about climate change,” related to their production, sale, and lobbying efforts. The U.S. lawsuits against fossil fuel producers
mirrors the ongoing push within the international community to define responsibilities and obligations for the biggest polluters…
How Far into the Gray Should the Sports World Go?
by Muskan Malhotra
The United States under Donald Trump’s administration is welcoming two monumental international sports events in the next three years: the 2026 FIFA World Cup in various cities and the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The World Cup and the Olympics will occur while tensions are already high across the United States in relation to book bans, abortion protection, economic disruption, immigration restrictions, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Furthermore, the World Cup and Olympics will occur while the international community…
Current Concerns with U.S.-China Trade Relations
by Jajuan Sanders
In the current political climate, there are growing concerns in the media about the rising tensions between the United States and foreign countries and entities. Much of this concern stems from the recent tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The U.S.’s neighboring countries, Canada and Mexico, have faced the largest tariffs implemented thus far. China, however, is not far behind—facing 10% tariffs on all imports. Besides the economic impacts, there could be policy impacts that come from China in retaliation to the tariffs…