BALANCING LIABILITIES IN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE ACCIDENTS: DO NOT JUST BLAME THE GHOST INSIDE
By: Sean Kim* I. Introduction Despite its reemergence in the last five years, the concept of autonomous vehicles existed as early as the 1920s.[1] While the early concept largely focused on speed and collision prevention systems provided by automated highway systems, or “smart roads,”[2] the advent of computers and artificial intelligence has shifted the focus […]
Patent Transaction and Patent Financing in China: The Difficulties and Opportunities for Third-Party Service Providers
By: Runhua Wang* I. Introduction The Chinese government has strongly encouraged patent application and patent protection in the past decade.[1] As a result, China contributed 89% of the worldwide growth in patent applications in 2014, whereas the United States contributed 6%.[2] Statistics from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) show that China has received the […]
Full Tilting at Windmills: How Daily Fantasy Sports Can Overcome Their Legal Hurdles
By Amartya Bagchi* I. Introduction Approximately 205 million Americans watched at least one NFL game during the 2015 season according to the league’s own viewership numbers,[1] and many of them likely noticed the seemingly endless stream of commercials for DraftKings and FanDuel.[2] Research has shown there are fewer than eleven minutes of actual football action in […]
SEC to Increase Oversight of High Frequency Trading Firms Under a Proposed Amendment to Rule 15b9-1
By Samuel Branum* I. Introduction As the result of ever faster and more powerful computers, high frequency trading (HFT) has become a significant presence in the market, with some estimates showing that HFT accounts for 73% of the total daily trading volume in the U.S. securities markets.[1] While regulatory bodies struggle to keep up with […]
Getting Ahead of the Digital Divide: How State Laws Ensuring Equal and Adequate Access to Education Technology Across School Districts Will Benefit Both Students and Legislatures
By Mark Goldich* I. Introduction Although not explicitly guaranteed by the Constitution, public education is upheld under the law as a crucial government service that must be provided equally to all children in the United States.[1] The Supreme Court has declared public education essential to providing citizens the tools to enjoy and participate in America’s […]
Segmenting Cyberwarfare to Aid in the Formation of Ethical Policy and Law
By Scott Van Hoy* Introduction Breaching computer infrastructure has become a relatively easy task for skilled hackers, making cybersecurity an increasingly hot topic. The importance of the information stored on computer systems and society’s overall reliance on computer systems is substantial, leading to concerns regarding how to manage the security of technology. If a hacker […]
Apple Tells the Government to “Think Different” on Encryption
By Matt Weber* Introduction On December 2, 2015, a San Bernardino County Department of Health employee and his wife perpetrated the deadliest mass shooting since Newtown, killing 14 of his co-workers and injuring 21.[1] Following the shooting, police investigated and pursued the suspects, eventually engaging in a firefight, killing both shooters.[2] In the days and […]
Texting While Driving in a New Age of Automobile Advancements: Legal Implications to Be Determined
By Anna Gotfryd and Jacob Vannette Introduction We live in a world with “new age automobiles”—where technological advancements increasingly permeate every aspect of vehicles, from those that affect comfort to those that enhance safety. [1] No longer are such features found solely in high-end models; they are offered in those purchased by the average consumer.[2] […]
Search Engines under Attack: Examining the European Union’s Right to be Forgotten (Parts II & III)
By Tisunge (Sunga) Mkwezalamba* Part II: Interpreting the Right to be Forgotten This section provides a case summary of Google Spain v. González. In its holding, the Court of Justice of the European Union determined that search engines are responsible for the removal of personal data upon request, regardless of how the data was obtained, […]
Curing Americans’ Kleptomania: An Empirical Study on the Effects of Music Streaming Services on Piracy in Undergraduate Students
By John G. Moustis Jr.* & Austin Root* I. Introduction Music piracy is widely considered to be the greatest problem faced by the music industry worldwide.[1] According to a 2007 study conducted by the Institute ty Policy Innovation, Americans’ music pirating habits have caused: • An annual reduction in the U.S. economy by $12.5 billion; • The […]