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.