AI Art and the Limits of Intellectual Property Law
Periklis Agalopoulos explores the possibility of protecting AI-generated artwork under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988.
UK Response to Ukrainian Refugees
The UN estimates that since the start of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, around 2 million Ukrainians have fled to seek refuge in other countries. Even though Boris Johnson expressed sympathy for Ukrainians and asserted that the UK is on their side, the country has taken a more restrictive approach, refusing to waive visa rules.
Legal Implications of the Ukraine Crisis
On Thursday morning, the armed forces of the Russian Federation entered Ukraine, starting the most significant armed conflict the world has seen since the beginning of the 21st century. Many legal implications have arisen and could potentially arise in the future as a result of this conflict, both in terms of national and international law, which this article will analyse.
A discussion of the proposed 'Brexit Freedoms' Bill
At the end of January, the Prime Minister pledged a ‘Brexit Freedoms’ Bill to end the special status of EU law in the UK and make it easier to amend or remove EU law which was retained as part of the Withdrawal Agreement. This article will discuss the legal sector’s response to this news and what the effects of such a Bill might be.
Analysis of the Rittenhouse Case
On 25th of August 2020, Kyle Rittenhouse ventured to Kenosha, Wisconsin to protect properties from being vandalised by protesters. In doing so, he shot and killed two men. His trial ended in acquittal owing to a variety of key factors. This article analyses these factors and the consequences of the judgment.
A Spin-Off from the Stormy Daniels-Donald Trump Scandal
Michael Avenatti represented Stormy Daniels during her series of legal battles against Donald Trump. He had gained significant traction during that period as her lawyer and an outspoken critic of Trump. However, he utilised his position as Daniels’ lawyer to steal $300,000 from her. As a result, on the 5th of February 2022, a Manhattan federal court convicted Avenatti for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Intellectual Property Implications of NFT Ownership
According to supporters, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the future of collectible ownership. Nonetheless, many critics argue that NFTs are essentially valueless because they are so easily reproducible and smart contracts governing NFT transactions transfer only limited non-commercial rights. Therefore, this article will explore these implications and provide potential solutions accordingly.
Sarah Palin v The New York Times Company
Monday 24th January was supposed to see the start of the defamation trial, Sarah Palin v The New York Times Company. However, with Palin testing positive for COVID-19, the beginning of the trial has been postponed until 3rd February, on the proviso that Palin is asymptomatic or only has mild symptoms. The case was initially dismissed in 2017, however an appeals court has since overturned that decision and allowed the case to proceed.
Djokovic v Australia
World renowned tennis player has recently been deported from Australia owing to his unvaccinated status. Consequently, he will not be able to compete in the Australian Open tournament at which he could have made history by securing his 21st Grand Slam victory. As a result of this situation, various political and societal problems have arisen, which will be explored in this article.
Parliament Proposes Controversial “Interpretation Bill”
According to The Times, ‘Downing Street is to begin a fresh war with judges over a plan to let ministers throw out any legal rulings they do not like’. The Bill has been termed the “Interpretation Bill” and would allow MPs to ‘strike out findings from judicial reviews with which the government does not agree’. Arguably, such a Bill would be a clear affront to fundamental constitutional principles governing the UK.