Throughout the country, applicants to law school face a daunting task in creating a standout application. With growing numbers of applicants and an abundance of contenders with comparable academic credentials, the playing field can be a crowded and competitive space. One Arizona law school, however, is introducing an innovative tool that could drastically change the… Continue reading Arizona law school embraces ChatGPT use in student applications
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Colorado Farmers Just Won a Historic Right-to-Repair Battle
On June 10, 2021, Colorado’s governor, Jared Polis, signed Senate Bill 21-122 into law, making Colorado the first state in the nation to establish an enforceable right-to-repair law for farmers and agricultural producers. This is a historic victory for Colorado farmers, and for the right-to-repair movement, which has been fighting for similar laws in all… Continue reading Colorado Farmers Just Won a Historic Right-to-Repair Battle
New Arkansas bill to keep minors off social media exempts most social media platforms
A new law in Arkansas seeks to keep minors under 16 years of age from using social media, but most platforms are exempted in the move. The Arkansas Online Child Protection Act was passed in April of 2021 and is set to go into effect this summer. The law, which was designed to protect the… Continue reading New Arkansas bill to keep minors off social media exempts most social media platforms
Did a Harvard Environmental Law Professor Lobby for an Oil Company?
In recent months, a Harvard environmental law professor has been criticized for failing to fully disclose her ties to an oil company while lobbying on their behalf. The professor, Lisa Heinzerling, has denied any wrongdoing and has defended her actions by citing the “qualified immunity” that allows members of the faculty at universities such as… Continue reading Did a Harvard Environmental Law Professor Lobby for an Oil Company?
Operation Cookie Monster shuts off hacker marketplace selling millions of stolen accounts
On Tuesday, a hacker-for-hire marketplace that was responsible for the sale of millions of stolen accounts was taken offline in an international crackdown initiative dubbed “Operation Cookie Monster”. The operation involved law enforcement from three continents and was led by Europol. The crackdown targeted Infraud, a dark-web hacking forum that facilitated the buying and selling… Continue reading Operation Cookie Monster shuts off hacker marketplace selling millions of stolen accounts
UAE Rover Likely Won’t Join Chinese Moon Mission Due to Decades-Old U.S. Trade Law
In recent news, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) space agency recently announced they will not be able to join China’s first robotic moon mission due to a decades-old US trade law. The Chang’e-5 mission is expected to launch later this year and bring back lunar rock and soil samples to China. The UAE had originally… Continue reading UAE Rover Likely Won’t Join Chinese Moon Mission Due to Decades-Old U.S. Trade Law
Signal CEO: We “1,000% won’t participate” in UK law to weaken encryption
The United Kingdom government wants tech companies which offer encrypted messaging services to weaken the security of their products. Usually referred to as “backdoors”, these changes would allow intelligence and law enforcement agencies to access the data protected by encryption. Signal CEO Moxie Marlinspike has declared that they “1,000% won’t participate” in any law which… Continue reading Signal CEO: We “1,000% won’t participate” in UK law to weaken encryption
How Big Tech Rewrote the Nation’s First Cell Phone Repair Law
When it comes to technology, the law hasn’t always kept up with the times. Until recently, many states had laws on the books that stipulated that any person or company who wanted to repair a cell phone had to have the technical expertise to do so and be certified by the original device manufacturer. That… Continue reading How Big Tech Rewrote the Nation’s First Cell Phone Repair Law
Germany Warns Elon Musk of Breaking EU Misinformation Laws on Twitter
It looks like the Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has put himself in hot water again. This time, Germany is warning the tech mogul to observe their law regarding the spread of misinformation on platforms such as Twitter. On Wednesday, the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection, Germany, expressed its concern over Musk’s tweets about… Continue reading Germany Warns Elon Musk of Breaking EU Misinformation Laws on Twitter
Biden Signs Tiger King Bill Into Law
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden officially signed the Tiger King Bill into law. This bipartisan bill, which is intended to regulate the way roadside zoos in the United States are operated, is one of his first official actions as president. The Tiger King Bill was crafted to prevent animal abuse and mistreatment occurring in unregulated… Continue reading Biden Signs Tiger King Bill Into Law