Author Archives: Lauren Schneider

United States v. Google LLC: A Guide to the Future of Antitrust Law in Big Tech

KATIE BARKER—On August 5, 2024, Judge Amit P. Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled in United States v. Google LLC that Google illegally maintained a monopoly in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. In his 277-page opinion, Judge Mehta found that Google monopolized the general search services […]

Is Reading the Fine Print Enough? What the Disney Wrongful Death Suit Reveals to Consumers About Arbitration Agreements

ALEXA MASCARO—Earlier last month, Disney found itself in hot water for moving to dismiss a wrongful death suit filed on behalf of Kanokporn Tangsuan, an NYU doctor who suffered a fatal allergic reaction after dining at a Disney Springs restaurant in 2023. The suit, brought by Tangsuan’s widower, alleges that Disney acted negligently by failing […]

Honor the Legacy of Stephen Mark Fogel, J.D. ’89

“Stephen Mark Fogel was a proud University of Miami alumnus who cherished his time at the university, often describing it as one of the happiest periods of his life. He excelled in his studies, engaging in advanced legal research, serving as the Articles and Comments Editor of the University of Miami Law Review from 1988 […]