Category Archives: Issues to Watch

Fantasy to Face Reality: The Future of Sports Betting and Fantasy Leagues

Fantasy to Face Reality: The Future of Sports Betting and Fantasy Leagues Erik Johnson* A Fantasy league takes the rush of “gambling” and combines it with the thrill and excitement of sports by allowing individuals to get involved in the games they watch.  It is no surprise then that fantasy sports have seen a massiveContinue reading “Fantasy to Face Reality: The Future of Sports Betting and Fantasy Leagues”

Trademark & Ownership: Just Do It

Trademark & Ownership: Just Do It Drew Chlan* Trademark law in the United States provides an entity with a right of property.  15 U.S.C.A. § 1051 (2002).  If a person or corporation is found to be in violation of trademark law, the Code states that: “Any person who shall, without the consent of the registrant—Continue reading “Trademark & Ownership: Just Do It”

Legal Challenges of Ridesharing Companies

The Driving Force Behind an Emerging Industry: Legal Challenges of Ridesharing Companies Elizabeth Reinecke* I. Introduction The advent of technology has made it possible for anyone who owns a smartphone to have his or her own personal driver through the use of a free application (app).  Ridesharing companies like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar, allow usersContinue reading “Legal Challenges of Ridesharing Companies”

Arrested for being Homeless: Anomaly or Reality?

Arrested for being Homeless: Anomaly or Reality? Tiffany Ashton* Being homeless in America means consistently worrying about finding safe and legal shelter for the night.  Statement of Interest of the United States at 2, Bell v. City of Boise, 993 F. Supp. 2d 1237, No. 1:09-cv-540-REB (D. Idaho 2014).  In 2014, “over 42% of homelessContinue reading “Arrested for being Homeless: Anomaly or Reality?”

The Movement Towards Service of Process Via Social Media

Internet Service Provided: The Movement Towards Service of Process Via Social Media Christopher M. Finke* It is classic film fodder to show a well-dressed man approaching a main character of the movie, handing that character some papers, and stating, “you’ve been served.”  It is even within the realm of the imagination that a person mayContinue reading “The Movement Towards Service of Process Via Social Media”