“When I decided to go to law school, I knew it would be hard. I knew I would be facing a system that did not have the same interests as I did. I wanted to go for the people; I wanted to gain the knowledge I’d need to be their most effective advocate . . . . I kept asking myself how I would gain … Continue reading Best Comments from Volume One of Trial & Error by Arthur Campbell (October 2020)
by Poras Siganporia As the month of October draws closer to an end, election fever is surging, as millions of Americans anxiously look on in earnest to one of the most pivotal and anticipated elections in modern US history. Looking back in review of the past couple months in this country, there has been a laundry list of chaotic events which are clearly hanging over … Continue reading Election 2020 & Sports: The NBA and its Players Determined Effort to Impact the Upcoming Election
In this new edition of The Commentary: Law Students, Mental Health, and COVID-19 Challenging the Old Ways of Music Royalties in the Digital Age: Good or Bad? Loss of an Icon: The Notorious RBG Epic is Trying to Take a Bite Out of Apple Lionel Messi’s Contract Dispute with FC Barcelona From the Bright Lights of the NBA to the Law School Classroom: One NBA … Continue reading Fall 2020, Issue #1 (9/27/2020)
By Parsa Nozzari
The year 2020 has brought an onslaught of global distress not limited to catastrophic natural disasters, the loss of significant icons, and, of course, a worldwide pandemic in the form of COVID-19.
As law students, some of us probably find some kind of masochistic release in the daily rigors, anxiety, and general not-so-good-feeling that we experience. Also, because of this transition from an in-person to an online/socially-distanced environment that practically everybody—not just law students—is facing, global stress levels are through the roof and undoubtedly impact mental health. Continue reading “Law Students, Mental Health, and COVID-19”
By Matthew J. Sullivan
The rise of the internet and the digital age have drastically changed many industries.
One of the best examples of this is the music industry, where almost every aspect of the business has had to adapt to new digital market trends. Recently, there was a case that was settled between the estate of Rick Nelson and Sony Music Entertainment. The claim arose from a challenge to how royalties are handled with regards to digital international distribution, resulting in a settlement that is being regarded as favorable to artists.
The question is: are these digital-era changes good for the music business?
Continue reading “Challenging the Old Ways of Music Royalties in the Digital Age: Good or Bad?”
By Anya Witmer
2020 has been both an unprecedented year, and a modern tragedy: from new, deadly global pandemics and an amazing resurgence in social revolution, to the loss of an icon, warrior, and a pop culture hero.
On September 18, 2020, after decades as a prominent protagonist for women’s rights, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lost her battle with cancer.[1] The world will never be the same. Continue reading “Loss of an Icon: The Notorious RBG”
By John Coffey
Over the summer COVID 19 prevented many people from heading out on vacations. For the video game industry having a literal captive audience saw new heights both in sales and finding new audiences, desperate for some entertainment with theaters, bars, restaurants, and amusement parks still closed. Nintendo’s quarterly sales tripled over the same period last year[1] and Animal Crossing: New Horizons which released at the same time most states were implementing stay at home orders has sold over 22 million copies in the 6 months since it’s release, becoming the 2nd highest selling game on the three-year-old system.[2] With a public willing to spend millions on electronic entertainment other tech companies have wanted to secure a larger portion of the pie for themselves. Continue reading “Epic is Trying to Take a Bite Out of Apple”
By: Jason Sancen
After another failed season by Spanish soccer team, FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi, their star player who is widely regarded as the best player in the world, was looking to jump ship. Continue reading “Lionel Messi’s Contract Dispute with FC Barcelona”
By Poras Siganporia
March 11, 2020. It was on this somber day that one of biggest professional sports leagues in all of America came to a dramatic standstill. This was a day that, unfortunately, will be etched in the memories of all basketball-loving fans for many years to come. Continue reading “From the Bright Lights of the NBA to the Law School Classroom: One NBA Player’s Dreams and Aspirations of Becoming a Lawyer”
Hi California Western,
For many law students across the country, 2020 has been anything but smooth. From the spread of COVID-19, to the ongoing fight for racial justice, and now the passing of our beloved Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we are living in challenging, uncertain times. The SBA recognizes these are trying times and is dedicated to improving your law school experience while navigating difficult circumstances. Here are a few updates. Continue reading “SBA Monthly Article – September 2020”
