Photo Credit: Indiana State Library The law permeates the production of the media we consume. Usually, it works to our advantage—contracts, intellectual property rights, and the laws that enforce them give creatives incentive to produce an entertaining product that can sustain the livelihood of its creator. On occasion, however, the exercise of these rights results in some media never seeing the...
Legally Inked
Can lawyers have tattoos? This question might be on the minds of young lawyers who want to express themselves. It may also be on the mind of lawyers who have developed an interest in ink and are considering booking an appointment with an artist. Ever vigilant, these lawyers may be concerned about being judged down the road for anything other than their submissions in court. This concern also...
The Death of the Band
If the music you listen to while condensing your lecture notes or briefing cases sounds anything like the Billboard Hot 100, you may have noticed that new music is almost entirely the product of solo acts— think Chapelle Roan, Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Morgan Wallen, and, of course, Taylor Swift. Apple Music’s charts are similar. The only bands currently on their top 40 are Twenty One...