The Global ESG Disclosure Shift: Diverging Regulatory Models and Asia’s Emerging Framework
By Stella Zhang Introduction Over the past decade, Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) disclosure has shifted from a largely voluntary practice into an increasingly structured piece of financial regulation.[1] What used to be seen as corporate social responsibility has gradually become part of formal disclosure rules, requiring companies to explain how sustainability risks and governance… Keep Reading
Selling Out the Fans: Consumer Protection and the Modern Ticketing Market
By Anna Karapetyan I. Introduction: The Ticketmaster Controversy For many music fans, buying a concert ticket today feels less like making a simple purchase and more like navigating a high-pressured online marketplace, competing against thousands of other fans, bots, and rapidly disappearing tickets. Fans often log into ticket sales the moment they open, only to… Keep Reading
Adapt or Acquire: How Technological Giants are Reshaping M&A Strategy in the Entertainment Industries
By Yuna Ko The entertainment industry has changed significantly from the past to present, from utilizing physical distributions in the forms of CDs or cassette tapes to a digital-base consumption. In doing so, this has also completely changed the landscape of M&A transactions. Especially with the growth of technology, traditional legacy media and entertainment companies… Keep Reading
Three 2026 Changes to California Landlord-Tenant Law and Their Connections to the Implied Warranty of Habitability
By Celine Ghanbarian Introduction Starting in 2026, California rent laws have worked to raise the standards for rental housing. These new laws are important to note for tenants and landlords alike, and among the changes, this article focuses on three that are especially important: “changes to security deposit policies, requirements for mandatory appliances, and updates… Keep Reading
Protect Your Face: Understanding the Right of Publicity and Recent Developments
By Zain Almaliki On its face, a person’s right to control and profit from the commercial use of their name, image, likeness, voice, or other distinctive attributes, also known as the right of publicity, appears to be a right reserved for public figures and celebrities. However, this right is extended to everyone, including those of… Keep Reading
Hollywood Bookkeeping: Rewriting Profit Sharing in the Streaming Age
By Zain Almaliki Picture the bright lights of a Hollywood red carpet premiere; camera flashes firing, legions of roaring fans screaming with excitement, and the dazzling smiles and glamorous outfits of the talent who brought the film to life. But behind this iconic Hollywood glitz and glamour lies a world of worry and anticipation because… Keep Reading
California’s Modern Homeowners Insurance Crisis: Uncertainty, Equity, and Access
By Jenny Jung I. Introduction Following the recent destructive wildfires in California, the state’s homeowners insurance market is experiencing a severe crisis.[1] Insurers are increasingly pulling out of vulnerable regions, raising policy premiums, or refusing to renew coverage, leaving many homeowners without protection.[2] This trend exposes residents to substantial financial risk and vulnerability, reflecting the … Keep Reading
TARIFFS AND THEIR ROLE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
By Simon Lockard Introduction: Under the current executive administration of the United States, tariffs will likely play a prominent role in the country’s global economic enforcement and international relations. This paper will discuss what tariffs are, the effects of tariffs on the United States and global economies, the history of tariffs in the United States,… Keep Reading
The Price of Protectionism: Pitfalls of Recent Tariff Policy
By Clayton Walters Introduction Picture a roaring arena, thousands of fans on their feet, and the unmistakable sound of cheers echoing through the air. It wasn’t just any hockey game—it was USA vs. Canada, a battle on ice that had more this time than just national pride at stake.[1] During the U.S. national anthem, Canadian… Keep Reading
The Ripple Effect: From ICO to IOC
By Cameron Dale INTRODUCTION Capital markets have witnessed the emergence of a new asset class—digital assets—driven by financial innovation. These assets, including cryptocurrencies, crypto-assets, and digital tokens, represent monetary value in digital form. Certain digital assets are subject to securities regulations based on its economic substance despite the variety of terms used to describe them.[1]… Keep Reading