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Does it pay to incentivize class action plaintiffs? A new study says no
Findings in a new study by Vanderbilt Law School professor Brian Fitzpatrick fly in the face of long-held assumptions Read MoreNov. 17, 2025
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Reunion 2025 Volunteers
A special thanks to the following reunion 2025 volunteers for their enthusiasm and dedication to Vanderbilt Law School. Read MoreNov. 12, 2025
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Residuals Without Re-Runs: Reassessing Streaming Economy
By Dylan Brandes In an era where home entertainment has been largely dominated by the streaming model, questions emerge regarding the payment of creatives for use of their work. Under the traditional broadcast system, residuals were relatively straightforward: writers, actors, and directors received additional compensation each time their work was… Read MoreNov. 11, 2025
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Would Exclusive Agreements to Integrate Google’s Gemini into iPhones Conflict with Recent Antitrust Rulings?
By Max Kalsner Kershen This past September, a district court judge of the District of D.C. ruled on the remedies in the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit against tech giant Google. The remedies decision comes after Google was found to be in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act… Read MoreNov. 11, 2025
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VPA Report: Price Gouging Captive Customers at Airports, Stadiums, and Hospitals Is Illegal Under Existing Law
Report from VPA's Brian Shearer shows how price gouging captive customers is illegal under existing "unfair acts or practices" statues Read MoreNov. 5, 2025
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The Use of Generative A.I. Technology in Judicial Decision-Making: A Promising Tool or Recipe for Disaster?
While some judges have effectively implemented the technology as a useful tool for statutory interpretation, others have improperly generated factually and legally inaccurate court orders. As a result, there is a need for continued regulation and oversight into generative A.I. technology usage from the bench and clear frameworks developed for best practices. Read MoreNov. 2, 2025
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AI Agents: Balancing Autonomy and Accountability
While traditional AI systems have undeniably revolutionized the modern world, their lack of true autonomy has long preserved a clear distinction between machines and humans. However, with the recent development of AI agents, that gap has begun to close. Read MoreOct. 31, 2025
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Amazon Lays Off Thousands Amid Boosts in AI Investments, but Attentive to WARN Act Requirements
The reductions come at a time when Amazon’s investments elsewhere have skyrocketed; capital expenses, which includes spending on data centers supporting artificial intelligence, is expected to increase nearly 50 percent since last year and top $120 billion. Read MoreOct. 31, 2025
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The Evolving Landscape of Sports Betting Regulation
After the seminal case of Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association in 2018, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act was declared unconstitutional. The result of this case opened the floodgates to allow states to legalize and regulate sports betting. Read MoreOct. 31, 2025