By: Cesare P. DeLuca The potential expansion of Major League Baseball (“MLB”) under Commissioner Rob Manfred’s tenure introduces a complex web of legal, economic, and cultural considerations, particularly in light of MLB’s unique antitrust exemption. This exemption, established by the Supreme Court in Federal Baseball Club v. National League (1922), has shielded MLB from certain antitrust laws that apply to other professional sports leagues, affecting everything from player movement to team relocation and expansion processes.[1] Manfred’s discussions about expansion, notably his intention to c ..read more

By: Alexandra Timmer The goal of copyright is to further the progression of art and science.[1] However, the public domain is the true champion of promoting the progression of art and science as it is how people throughout history have created.[2] People have always been inspired by works that came before them and, through the public domain, can build off them, creating new works and continuing the progression of art. Public domain encompasses material not protected by copyright or other intellectual property laws.[3]  Instead of one person owning a work, the public owns it.[4]  The ..read more

By: Anthony Rodriguez The video game industry is a large often ignored entertainment industry that generates more revenue than classical entertainment industries.[1] The industry is decentralized and separated into four distinct markets; mobile gaming, portable consoles, home consoles, and PC gaming.[2] The gaming industry frequently sees multiple mergers and acquisitions. [3] At the forefront of recent acquisitions are two companies, Embracer Group and Microsoft.[4] Microsoft’s acquisitions often stir controversy because they hold a coveted and limited position within the industry; Microsoft ..read more

By: Natalie Zarasian Traditions run deep in the world of international soccer, with tournaments like the UEFA Champions League being founded nearly 70 years ago.[1] In Spain, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, soccer is the most popular sport followed by fans.[2] Further, the Champions League is in the top-five most-watched sports in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.[3] April 18th, 2021 shocked the soccer community around the world when 12 of the most successful soccer clubs announced their intention to break away from UEFA’s current tournament ..read more

By: Michael Cunningham  Tiger Woods is undoubtedly the dominant force in the world of golf. Over his career, Woods has claimed 82 PGA Tour wins, a record he shares with Sam Snead.[1] Additionally, Woods tops the all-time PGA Tour earnings list at more than $120 million, spent a staggering 683 consecutive weeks ranked World No. 1, captured 15 major wins, and accomplished countless other achievements. [2];[3];[4] 48-year-old Woods now only plays a handful of events each year and has not tasted victory since his famous renaissance in 2018-19, culminating in his fifth Masters Tournament ..read more

By: Nicole Salars Who would have thought that Disney, the titan of children and young adult entertainment, would fall out of touch with generations Z and Alpha? Well, they have, and they are closing that gap in a new partnership with Epic Games.[1] Disney has been busy in the last few years making strategic moves to expand their IP and cultural exposure base through streaming, with their largest merger thus far being with Fox Entertainment for a whopping $71.3 billion closing in 2019.[2] Keeping this momentum, on February 7, 2024, Disney announced a massive investment into the gaming sphere by ..read more

By: Melissa Kim On February 15, 2024, professional Call of Duty players Hector Rodriguez (“H3cz”) and Seth Abner (“Scump”) filed a lawsuit in California federal court, claiming that Activision Blizzard was violating antitrust laws via their monopoly in the professional Call of Duty esports scene.[1] Antitrust laws, such as the Cartwright Act in California, are designed to maintain a competitive marketplace. They do this by prohibiting conduct that unreasonably restrains trade and harms consumers.[2] This includes, but is not limited to, price fixing, market allocation, and other collusive prac ..read more

By: Kevin Brown Across the American West, a single step between parcels of public land has long plagued sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts with the potential for exorbitant legal and financial consequences to the tune of several million dollars. The legal complexities surrounding “corner crossing” have effectively made 8.3 million acres of public land, land supposedly held in trust for the use and enjoyment of the public, completely inaccessible to those it is meant to benefit, and instead left to the exclusive control of private landowners. The District of Wyoming decision in Iron Bar Holdings ..read more

By: Angel Gutierrez In-Game Currency As a recent study shows, kids are mostly requesting videogame-related presents for the holidays.[1] While most would think this means physical games, kids request in-game currencies more than physical games, placing them amongst the most requested items during the holidays.[2] In-game currencies are a form of virtual currency in videogames that allows players to purchase either in-game cosmetics or in-game upgrades using real money.[3] At the forefront of in-game currencies is 2K’s annual sports franchise, which allows players to upgrade the abilities of th ..read more

By: Tristin Wood “I am glad I shall never be young without wild country to be young in. Of what avail are forty freedoms without a blank spot on the map?” – Aldo Leopold In an era marked by environmental challenges and a growing desire for meaningful engagement with nature, there is a powerful and transformative idea that draws inspiration from the past – the revival of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC, which operated between 1933 and 1942, is renowned for its work in reinvigorating the American landscape.[1] Today, we stand at a crossroads, facing ecological crises that demand i ..read more