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Behind the Lawsuits: The Legal Battles Shaping Reality TV

Reality TV may look unscripted, but behind the scenes, lawsuits tell a different story. From labor disputes on Love Is Blind to discrimination claims against The Bachelor, explore the legal battles shaping the industry.

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Censorship and the Comics Code Authority

Facing Congressional scrutiny, in 1954 the comic book industry adopted the Comics Code to self-censor the content published in comics. The Code remained in effect for nearly 60 years.

The TikTok Ban Debate: A Clash of National Security and Digital Rights

The U.S. TikTok ban raises key questions about national security, data privacy, and free speech. While supporters argue it’s necessary to prevent foreign influence, critics warn of government overreach. Will this reshape digital regulation and tech policy?

The History of Football and the First Super Bowl

The National Football League has a longstanding exceptional legal status in the United States. Follow along as we use HeinOnline to explore the history of football, from its earliest origins in the Middle Ages, to the modern legal monopoly of the National Football League.

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Mickey Mouse (at last!) in the Public Domain

As of January 1, 2024, Mickey Mouse is in the public domain—well, kind of. Mickey’s journey from the Magic Kingdom to public domain re-wrote U.S. copyright law.

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Behind the Bindings: The Tortured Poets Department Edition

Did you know there is this super secret corner in the Law Journal Library called the Tortured Poets Department? It’s a hidden gem for all you Swifties out there, but instead of Taylor Swift lyrics, we’re talking about some seriously poetic legal stuff.