Volume 27, Issue 2

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Bad faith actors have long used intimate imagery to inflict pain and smear the reputations of the vulnerable and famous alike. In recent years, new technologies have developed that enable the creation of more of this content, often requiring only a simple image of the victim’s face. The TAKE IT DOWN Act represents a monumental …

The robo-will software industry’s market penetration into the world of estate planning has changed how lawyers do their job. An industry taking on a profession—and transforming what traditionally was a service into a product—challenges the lofty ideals of advocacy and professionalism. Meanwhile, lawmakers have taken a largely permissive approach. This Note confronts the robo-will software …

The digital age is dangerous. Among those most at risk are child content creators, who often face financial exploitation by the hands of a parent or guardian. Although California’s recent amendments to the Coogan framework—legislation designed to protect the earnings of minors in the entertainment industry—mark a meaningful step towards protecting children, the state legislature …

Across the United States, lawmakers are turning to age restrictions and verification mandates as a catchall solution for online risks to children. However, these laws raise concerns in the legal landscape and beyond, not the least of which are First Amendment constitutional issues. This Note critiques mandatory age gate policies and projects future applications in …