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From Forgetting a Play to Forgetting Your Life: Incorporating Concussion Detection and Treatment Technologies into the Current NHL Protocol

By Libby White 

Concussions have been problematic in the sports world for decades,[1] with an estimated 3.8 million occurring every year.[2]  A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a “bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.”[3]  Repeated and improperly treated concussions subject individuals to various risks, including post-concussion syndrome (PCS), the persistence of concussion symptoms beyond the normal recovery period, [4] chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), “[a] progressive neurodegenerative disease caused by repetitive trauma to the brain” that can only be diagnosed postmortem,[5] and various mental health issues, such as difficulty controlling emotions (“mood swings”), anxiety, depression, and temper outbursts and irritability.[6]

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Taking a Stock to the Moon: Determining Market Manipulation in the Age of Reddit

By Sonthonax B. SaintGermain[1]

On January 22, 2021, when the Standards and Poor 500 Index grew by one dollar, GameStop Corp.’s stock price rose by $33.73 to a high of $76.76 before closing at $65.01.[2] And the surge did not stop there. After the weekend (the 22nd was a Friday), GameStop opened 52 percent above its previous closing price and rose another 40 percent—to a high of $159.18.[3] The following two days only added rocket fuel to GameStop moon-bound propulsion. On January 27, the closing price was $347.51.[4] The rapid price movements and high trading volumes triggered multiple instances of the New York Stock Exchange’s 5-minute trade suspension policy against its shares. [5]

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Caught Between Old Crimes And New Tech: Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts In The Modern Digital Age

By Jessica Wilkerson 

Introduction 

As society has become increasingly intertwined with and reliant upon the Internet, so have criminal investigations. While this explosion in digital evidence has in many ways been a boon—some commentators speak of a “golden era of surveillance”[1]—the growth and continued evolution of relevant technologies poses significant challenges to the prosecution of criminal acts.

This is especially true in the context of human trafficking investigations, which tend to heavily leverage digital infrastructures like mobile phones and the Internet. This article explores two evolving technologies—device encryption and DNS-over-HTTPS—to provide an explanation of how they work, and the challenges, both practical and legal, that they create for law enforcement efforts to combat human trafficking. In doing so, this article aims to create a deeper understanding of these technologies, dispel myths or confirm theories about their impacts, and explore proposals for ways in which necessary advancements in technology can, should, and must coexist with the needs of law enforcement to prosecute crime.

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