From Microtrends to Macroharms: Rethinking Privacy Protection for Teens in Fashion E-commerce - Introduction In the fashion industry, few forces are as influential or fast-moving as teenage consumers. From the Youthquake movement of the 1960s to today’s viral TikTok microtrends, their reach extends well beyond purchasing power. Teenagers drive trends, influence marketing strategies, and redefine how and why consumers shop online. This influence is chiefly evident in the… ...
Surveillance Technology in Schools: Empirical Insights and Legal Implications - Abstract On April 20, 1999, two students killed twelve fellow students and a teacher and wounded twenty-one others at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, in one of the deadliest school shootings in American history. In the years since, mass casualty shootings at schools have become a recurring tragedy across the country. From 2018 to 2024,… ...
Black box, White coat: Accountability for Artificial Intelligence in Medical Malpractice Law - Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way the United States approaches healthcare. In a monumental push to integrate this technology, healthcare facilities are implementing AI everywhere from patient appointment portals to operating rooms. AI falls somewhere between serving as a physician’s new tool and functioning as a collaborative partner, making it a welcome advancement… ...
Swiping with Consequences: Modern Dating App Addiction and State Policy Recommendations - Abstract Application-based dating platforms, or “dating apps,” have become increasingly popular in the United States and worldwide. Once downloaded to your mobile phone, dating apps are intended to help users achieve efficient and meaningful relationships through features such as user profiles and compatibility algorithms. Today, three in every ten American adults have used a dating… ...
Chronic and Emerging Threats to Space Commerce - Abstract Just as outer space appears to have reached a critical mass of investment and popularity, rising legal, regulatory, environmental, and market risks loom. A bifurcated future assessment juxtaposes robust enthusiasm with growing fear, uncertainty, and doubt. The economic case for space commerce is substantial, with revenues having grown dramatically in recent years and credible… ...
Competition, Cooperation, and The New Space Age - Remarks of FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez, delivered at the Silicon Flatirons Inaugural Space and Spectrum Policy Conference, Boulder, Colorado, June 24, 2025. Edited for publication. Commissioner Gomez was sworn in as FCC Commissioner in September 2023, bringing over thirty years of experience in domestic and international communications law and policy to her position. She… ...
To Use Your Brain, First Accept The Terms And Conditions: Legal Protections For Commercial Brain-Computer Interfaces - Abstract Recent advancements in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology have created significant privacy and autonomy concerns as commercial applications emerge. While Colorado and California have enacted legislation recognizing neural data as sensitive personal information, current legal frameworks remain inadequate to address the unique challenges posed by BCI technology, particularly those concerning mental manipulation and consciousness bypass.… ...
The Rise Of Mommy Vloggers: How Parental Consent May Impact Influencer Moms’ Ability To Post Their Children - Abstract This Note discusses how American legal systems and constitutional provisions may harm or protect a parent’s ability to post their children online. In the modern, digital age, a new career has risen for stay-at-home moms: the mommy vlogger. A mommy vlogger is able to “monetize,” otherwise known as making money, from posting on social… ...
State Regulation Of Advanced Communications Services: Learning From The Past To Understand The Present And Prepare For The Future - Introduction For much of the 20th century, states played important roles in regulating basic telephony, the provision of which was considered and treated as a natural monopoly service. Among other things, states helped to ensure that the telephone company delivered quality service at affordable rates to every person regardless of where they lived. Allocating regulatory… ...
The Right To Lie With AI? First Amendment Challenges For State Efforts To Curb False Political Speech Using Deepfakes And Synthetic Media - Abstract Elections are now taking place in the era of widespread, accessible artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and 20 states have passed laws aimed at curbing the spread of false photos, videos, and audio of candidates. The authors review deepfake and AI technology and legislative efforts to regulate them, finding strong First Amendment protection for false… ...