Category Archives: Insights

Bad Spaniels or Bad Trademark Law? How a Supreme Court Decision Narrows the Parody Defense

MORGAN GARCES—Parody enjoys many First Amendment protections. So much so, that poking fun at common trademarks has become a staple in modern media: Weird Al sings about being Trapped in the Drive Through, as opposed to R. Kelly’s Trapped in the Closet, and the joker sleeps well at night knowing that he has the trademark […]

Why Did the Biden Administration Issue New Antitrust Employment Guidelines Days Before the Transfer of Power?

JOHN RINCON—On January 16, 2025—just days before President Trump’s inauguration—the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued the Antitrust Guidelines for Business Activities Affecting Workers. These guidelines describe how the agencies will evaluate business practices that impact labor markets and may violate antitrust laws. They replace the 2016 Antitrust Guidance for Human […]

SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter Stock Disclosures

IVAN BACHINSKY—The SEC recently sued Elon Musk over his alleged failure to timely disclose his five percent ownership stake in Twitter. The lawsuit, filed on January 14, 2025, concerns Musk’s purchase of Twitter stock that occurred in early 2022. In that year, Musk began accumulating Twitter shares and had amassed over five percent of Twitter’s […]

The Cost of Inaction: Why Bipartisan Climate Legislation is Crucial to Prevent Future Natural Disasters

LEZAH RICHARDSON—As hurricane season concludes and wildfire activity continues, the resulting devastation shows the profound impact of climate-related disasters. While the financial, environmental, and human toll continues to rise, bipartisan efforts to address climate change remain gridlocked. This not only delays critical solutions but also exacerbates the crisis, as the staggering cost of inaction deepens […]

TikTok…the Clock is Running Out

CARTER MERMER—TikTok, a social media platform used by 170 million Americans, allows users to create, share, and watch short videos. This functionally simple platform has nonetheless provided millions of Americans with a novel way to find news, entertainment, community, and even to make a living. Now, it might end up relegated to the history books. […]