If Volkswagen aspired to cement themselves in the consumer conscience, they have undoubtedly succeeded, just probably not in the way their public relations department would have chosen.  The company’s ongoing scandal, considered by many to be one of the largest corporate disgraces in recent history, has raised questions from concerned customers, environmental advocates, and legal …

The ride-sharing application Uber, immensely successful across the United States and Europe, has revolutionized the sharing economy popular with Millenials, and anyone looking to circumvent traditional institutions like hotels, and taxis. Uber made its mark by hiring drivers who use their own equipment and tools, and who operate as “independent contractors.”  Employing a fleet of …

Divorce can be a legally, emotionally, and financially burdensome process.  There are assets to be divided, custody arrangements to be determined and attorneys to be paid. Historically, there has been little political will to make the process any less burdensome as, up until recently, American society has disapproved of the practice. Separate.us hopes to provide …

Would you be uncomfortable if the information about what movie you decide to watch on a Friday night in the confines of your home becomes available to the public? Well, Judge Robert K. Bork was back in 1988 when his video rental history was released during his Supreme Court nomination. This incident eventually led to …

In the days where the smartphone follows us around every moment of the day, there is an increasing potential for their use by jurors during trials. This poses a major threat of juror misconduct occurring. Juror misconduct happens when a juror discusses any part of the trial with another party.  Jurors are also not allowed …

You have probably heard about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (“TPP”) in the news lately, but the TPP has been in the works for the last five years. The TPP would create a trade-agreement between 12 countries including the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Vietnam, Chile, Brunei, Singapore, and New Zealand. Together, these countries …

Chalk up another victory for online privacy rights. Last week, California became the latest state to pass a law requiring law enforcement to obtain warrants for online data such as email, text messages, and Tweets. This is in direct contrast to a recent 11th Circuit ruling from May that made clear that the federal judiciary …

Self-balancing scooters—also called hoverboards or segways—have become increasingly popular over the last few years and all over the world. Recent news depicted famous Italian soccer player Mario Balotelli riding his hoverboard through a shopping center in Manchester, featured hoverboards on Good Morning America used in a unique dance routine, and highlighted a video of a …

Fantasy sports have been popular in America for decades. It is estimated that around 31 million Americans play fantasy sports each year, creating fantasy rosters of real players from different sports teams and accumulating points based on each player’s performance in actual games. Traditionally, a group of friends or co-workers would use the same team …

If one were to take a walk on one of the beaches on France’s famed Riviera, he or she may assume that Americans value their privacy more than Europeans.  However, a recent decision by European Court of Justice proves the contrary is true, at least for personal data. Recently the European Court of Justice has …