Is it Finally Time for Reform in College Football? Are Scholarships Enough?

With the college football season underway, a lot of people are becoming familiar with names like Lamar Jackson, Deshaun Watson, JT Barrett, and Christian McCaffrey. These young men share a lot in common. They are the faces of their universities' football teams; Heisman Trophy hopefuls, the center of Sports Center debates, and the reason thousands … Continue reading Is it Finally Time for Reform in College Football? Are Scholarships Enough? →

The Future of SEO: Impact Google May Have on Future Online Advertising

Advertising has greatly evolved with the expansion of the internet. Years ago, advertising consisted of taking out a billboard, calling the local newspaper, taking out a section or a page, the yellow pages, etc. However, advertising has recently expanded to the internet with the use of websites, search engines, and even social media. When we … Continue reading The Future of SEO: Impact Google May Have on Future Online Advertising →

The Ballad of a 4L: What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You More Efficient

It was a muggy August evening in 2013 when I hustled into the lobby of UMass Law School for my first day of orientation. I was sweating, running late due to traffic coming up Route 195 from my office. After hurrying up the stairs two at a time, I slid into a seat in the … Continue reading The Ballad of a 4L: What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You More Efficient →

Cape Cod Town Rebels Against “Starter Castles”

The tiny, rural Cape Cod town of Truro is tackling a big problem. Troubled by the trend for property owners to tear down modest, older seaside homes and replace them with behemoths referred to as “McMansions” or “starter castles,” some residents are pressing the town to enact limits on the size of new homes. Truro, … Continue reading Cape Cod Town Rebels Against “Starter Castles” →

DON’T QUIT YOUR DAY JOB: Imputed Income as it Applies to Voluntary Impoverishment

Often, the breakdown of a relationship that produced a child is accompanied by obligations to pay child support. Child support is a hotly debated point of contention, both in and out of court, and can lead to emotional and financial turmoil for both parties. Courts apply Child Support Guidelines to determine which parent is the … Continue reading DON’T QUIT YOUR DAY JOB: Imputed Income as it Applies to Voluntary Impoverishment →

Cyber Law and the Tallinn Manual 2.0

The desire for mankind to become more interconnected has posed a multitude of new legal issues that cross multiple jurisdictional boundaries. Internationally, cyber topics have gained notoriety as humanity has developed new technologies used in the cyber realm. The cyber world is rampant with reports of child pornography, human-trafficking, and child grooming. There are an … Continue reading Cyber Law and the Tallinn Manual 2.0 →

What Steve Jobs Taught Me About Brexit

When Britain ended its economic ties with the European Union, I found myself unabashedly ill with rage. Why? Because I believe this decision was made without vision as to what the future of the UK will and should be. Severance was done without any regard for what consequences lie in wait. People were afraid of … Continue reading What Steve Jobs Taught Me About Brexit →

Property Rights In Outer Space

The final frontier is wilder than the Old West. Beyond the sheer awe of vast and seemingly endless space—who would own property in space? The classic legal answer: is that it depends. And it depends precariously on the intricacy and interpretation of treaties and international principles established years ago. The Outer Space Treaty—the main legal authority … Continue reading Property Rights In Outer Space →