Cover Art: “A Recent Entrance to Paradise” created by the Creativity Machine and Steven Thaler. *Anne Clevenger I. Introduction Can an artificial intelligence (AI) program create art subject to copyright protection under the law? Though copyright law has been the subject of many legal disputes in the United States,[1] AI-generated artwork has seen very fewContinue reading “Artificial Intelligence Generated Art: A Federal District Court Paints a Path to Copyright Protection.”
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Supreme Court to Decide When a Public Official’s Social Media Activity Constitutes State Action: The Future of the Democratic Process and Other First Amendment Implications.
*Shanae T. Jones I. Introduction It is well-settled that constitutional demands are generally directed at the government, not private actors.[1] When a private individual acts under the authority of the government, however, their conduct may fall within the scope of the Constitution.[2] The idea that only state action is subject to regulation by the ConstitutionContinue reading “Supreme Court to Decide When a Public Official’s Social Media Activity Constitutes State Action: The Future of the Democratic Process and Other First Amendment Implications.”
The Not So Fair Housing Act: Disparities in Home Valuations
*Iyana Arrington I. Introduction During the summer of 2021, Baltimore natives Nathan Connolly (Nathan) and his wife, Shani Mott (Shani), pursued a home mortgage refinance.[1] After purchasing their home, the couple made numerous renovations.[2] However, the appraiser valued their home at only $472,000.[3] Months later, the couple applied again; but this time a colleague stoodContinue reading “The Not So Fair Housing Act: Disparities in Home Valuations”
Take Their Crowns: Conservatives’ Subtly Sinister[1] Criminalization of Drag and Gender Expression
*Ashli Glatfelter I. Introduction As far as the queer community has come in nearly fifty-four years,[2] is it possible lawmakers will ban a staple of queer culture?[3] In recent years, more conservative states have introduced a torrent of bills targeting the LGBTQIA+ (LGBT) community and gender expression from multiple angles.[4] Beginning in 2022, some statesContinue reading “Take Their Crowns: Conservatives’ Subtly Sinister[1] Criminalization of Drag and Gender Expression”
Holding Social Media Liable for Terrorism: An Obvious Solution or a Poisoned Chalice?
*Meriam Mossad I. Introduction The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Twitter, Inc. v. Taamneh on February 22, 2023.[1] The Court’s ruling could result in liability for internet platforms aiding and abetting terrorism.[2] While civil liability seems sensible to encourage aggressive actions to prevent the use of internet platforms promoting terrorism, this solutionContinue reading “Holding Social Media Liable for Terrorism: An Obvious Solution or a Poisoned Chalice?”
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