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Do You Really ‘Own’ Your Digital Games? Sony Lawsuit Highlights the Fine Print of Licensing
By Natalie Moritz | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
When you purchase a digital copy of a game, movie, or book, what are you really paying for? Most consumers assume they’re purchasing ownership of the game. But...
What Colorado River Water Cuts Mean for Arizona, California, and Nevada Residents
By Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on
The temporary plan still leaves unresolved conflicts over water rights and the river’s future If you live in Arizona, California, or Nevada, a new federal...
U.S. Forest Service Reveals Plan to Repeal ‘Roadless Rule’
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
With more than 44 million acres of roadless areas, national forest lands are largely pristine wildlife habitats that provide watersheds for people nationwide....
Did the U.S. Really Just Ban Roombas? What the FCC’s New Rule Means
By Amy O'Neal, J.D. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Unsurprisingly, few people have considered the inherent dangers of robot vacuums, aside perhaps from the early buyers who saw them track pet poop through every...
Goodbye Hemp Loophole, Hello Empty Shelves? A New Law Threatens THC Drinks and Gummies
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
The racks and reach-in coolers at your local liquor stores, markets, and gas-station convenience stores may have a few open spaces available for new products...
When “Creepy” Is Not Enough: Court Nixes Mass Surveillance Suit
By Amy O'Neal, J.D. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Decentralized camera networks have ignited fear and distrust among Americans suspicious of surveillance technology, and not without good reason. Law...