Author: Undergraduate Law Review at FSU
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Accessibility or Liability? Assessing the Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence as a Mental Health Service
Writer: Alexa Roberts Article Editor: Brooke Cosentino I. Introduction to Intersections of Artificial Intelligence and Psychology Artificial intelligence (AI) is now expanding into a multitude of different industries to provide a wide variety of services to consumers. One high demand service area AI has begun to expand into is the area of mental health services,…
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Federalism and the Fight Against Human Trafficking: Addressing Legal Gaps in the United States
Writer: Bennett Calvo Article Editor: Isabelle Kim I. Introduction On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. On June 19, 1865, a Union General informed those enslaved in Galveston, Texas, of their freedom. On December 6, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment was officially ratified. Of these three dates, the one that marked the end…
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Man or Canvas? The Question of Bodily Autonomy in Tattoo Copyright and Entertainment Law
Writer: Aidan Larkin Article Editor: Cassandra Torres Copyright law is the core of artistic representation in a capitalist society. It is “an inherent aspect of the most individual and valued of democratic rights: creativity. It protects the rights of the creative, provides art to the public, and promotes further development of society.” Copyright law, a…
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Professional Athlete Cryptocurrency Endorsements and Transparency Concerns
While professional athlete endorsements are a useful tool for marketing cryptocurrency, given its recent popularity, better regulation is needed to ensure actions are both transparent and legal for investors and endorsers.
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Copyright Law’s Blurred Lines in Music
Williams v. Gaye shows how music’s subjectivity complicates copyright law. Establishing a bright-line test for music-related copyright cases would help prevent wrongful infringement claims and protect artists’ creative freedom.
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When Money Talks: How Corporate Influence Blocks Critical Policy Changes
The state of campaign finance following the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC undermines democratic values and prioritizes corporate interests, giving wealthy individuals greater influence in policymaking.
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Examining the Question of Puerto Rican Independence
The ongoing debate about Puerto Rico often presents three distinct perspectives: becoming an independent country, securing statehood, or remaining a territory, each with its own benefits and drawbacks.
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Is the National Basketball Association a Monopoly?
While many sports leagues have defended themselves against claims that they violate the Sherman Antitrust Act, the NBA’s market dominance compared to the Big3 basketball league has prompted a DOJ investigation.
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Cannabis Legalization and Its Impact on Public Health: A Path to Safer, Regulated Consumption
Legalizing cannabis at the federal level promotes public health and safety by enhancing quality control, reducing risks from polluted products, and incorporating harm reduction measures to ensure safer consumption.
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Analyzing the Japanese American Internment of WWII: An Argument for Media Literacy
The unjust internment of Japanese Americans during WWII exposes how media and propaganda can distort public perception and justify government abuses, underscoring the critical need for media literacy.
Undergraduate Law Review at Florida State University 