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    Addiction-Based Liability: Social Media as the Modern Day Cigarette

    February 27, 2026By Nadia Jordan

    Social media is a regular part of everyday life, and it shapes how millions of people get information, entertainment, and connect with others. Platforms like TikTok market themselves as entertainment, using short videos and viral trends to keep users engaged.[i] For many users, these engaging, or addictive, features go unnoticed because they have become the […]

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    From Sleep Scores to State Surveillance: The Oura-DoD Connection

    November 4, 2025By Marcela Rivera

    Oura Health Oy, the Finnish company behind the wildly popular Oura Ring, has recently announced an expanded partnership with the United States Department of Defense (“DoD”).[i] The news sparked a wave of public concern over the ramifications of government involvement with individuals most intimate biometric data.[ii] Marketed as a lifestyle tool for better sleep and […]

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    Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Navigating the Legal Landscape

    October 11, 2024By Daniel Orozco

      Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is revolutionizing the healthcare industry, offering innovations that enhance diagnostics, treatment, and patient care. AI’s capabilities range from analyzing medical imaging with greater accuracy to predicting disease outbreaks. However, the increasing reliance on AI in healthcare has also raised complex legal questions, particularly concerning liability.[i] When a medical error occurs due […]

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    TikTok on Trial: The Fight Between National Security and Free Speech

    October 7, 2024By Sydney Fernandez

    As the legal showdown over TikTok intensifies, the stakes are elevated for both national security and free speech. The U.S. government has enacted a ban on TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests its ownership.[i] In April, President Biden enacted legislation giving TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, ninety days to either secure a buyer outside […]

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