LEAH PESSO—In the last few years, there has been an increase in reports of unconventional and exotic pets such as peacocks, squirrels, pigs, and ducks flying aboard aircrafts under the guise of emotional support animals. Because airlines charge passengers for transporting pets but are prohibited by law from charging passengers traveling with service animals, passengers have been incentivized […]

ALLISON SIMON—Who is responsible for accidents caused by self-driving cars? More importantly, are self-driving cars even “self-driving” at all? The recent proposed class action, Mastko v. Tesla, sheds light on these issues. The named plaintiff, Tesla owner Briggs Matsko, claims that Tesla has been misleading the public since 2016 by advertising its Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, and Full Self-Driving […]

GAVIN STEINBERG—In January 2022, Microsoft Corporation announced its plan to acquire video-game developer Activision Blizzard, Inc. in a deal valued at $68.7B. Activision Blizzard is home to some of the largest gaming franchises including “World of Warcraft,” “Call of Duty,” and “Candy Crush.” Unsurprisingly, Microsoft, the owner of Xbox, was met with immediate pushback from its […]

ANNICK RUNYON—After a string of antisemitic remarks, numerous companies cut ties with the artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. Some of the companies include Gap, JPMorgan Chase, Balenciaga, Creative Artists Agency, and MRC Entertainment. However, the sportwear company most strongly associated with Ye and his brand remained silent. The rapper proclaimed, “I can say antisemitic things and […]

BEN M. BUTIN—In the midst of an already controversial Supreme Court term, the Court just agreed to hear a case that will greatly impact lawyers nation-wide. On October 3rd, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in In re Grand Jury to resolve a circuit split over whether a communication involving both legal and non-legal advice is protected by attorney-client privilege, […]