The Search to Find a Legal Remedy for Regulating Censorship on Social Media
Kristen Cuetos The rise of Big Tech has led to concern over social media companies’ power in regulating user content. Social media users are claiming, more frequently now than ever, that their posts, ideas, and views are being censored by social media platforms. Contrarily, other users are arguing that platforms aren’t doing enough to moderate and curb harmful or offensive speech online. Many have filed lawsuits against social media companies for infringing on users’ First Amendment freedom of speech. These lawsuits fail because of the legal barriers that protect social media companies from such liability. As a result, controversy has...
Cannabis and Patent Law: Lessons from a Canadian Cannabis Case Study
Katherine Minorini Cannabis is illegal under federal law in the United States, yet individual states have legalized it for both medicinal and recreational use. Additionally, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) routinely issues patents for cannabis-related inventions despite the drug’s federal prohibition. As the prospect of federal legalization becomes more likely, patent protection will play a crucial role in the budding cannabis market. By evaluating Canada’s legal cannabis system, this Essay identifies lessons the United States can take from the Canadian legalization framework. Ultimately, this Essay asserts that the United States should take quick action and legalize cannabis...
Take the © Train: Why a Musician’s Creative Process Should Be Considered in Music Copyright Litigation
Patricia Rezac Music copyright litigation remains fixated on evaluating basic compositional elements such as pitch, rhythm, and lyrics. Yet, as seen in Tempo Music, Inc. v. Famous Music Corp., courts may often benefit from closely examining a musician’s creative process. By focusing on a musician’s creative process in addition to traditional standards for originality, courts could more effectively determine whether or not a musician has violated a copyright protection. This method would reduce technical complications arising from music copyright claims, create appropriate standards across genres, and introduce a potential solution for copyright issues in the age of digital music. Read Full...