Author Archives: UMBLR

Minor League Baseball Aiming for Major Pay Increase

Alex Picard- Two weeks ago, the Supreme Court denied Major League Baseball’s petition for certiorari, paving the way for a class action lawsuit against the MLB to proceed. The suit, initiated by a group of former Minor League players, alleged that Major League Baseball engaged in wage and hour violations under both the Fair Labor […]

After Running Aground in March, the Extension of the CDC’s “No-Sail” Order Through October 31st and Litigation Continue to Prolong the Cruise Industry’s Return Afloat

Matthew Mignella- Widespread outbreaks of viruses on cruise ships are not a new phenomenon, nor are they a surprising one. Cruise ships pose a unique combination of health concerns because people are brought together from different geographic locations in crowded and semi-enclosed environments. Furthermore, port visits and excursions can expose travelers to illness and facilitate […]

Out With the Old and in with the New Media: Social Media, Misinformation, and the 2020 Presidential Election

Sara Thompson- With the 2020 presidential election right around the corner, social media is both a blessing and a curse. While the internet provides easy access to information within seconds, it also carries the dangers of misinformation and manipulation to its users. Since the pandemic began, social media has been the primary source of social […]

Property Law in the Work-From-Home Era

Hayley Goodman- As the global workforce is starting to return to the office, it is no surprise that many companies are shrinking their real estate footprints. A June 2020 Morgan Stanley forecast revealed that vacancy rates would reach 10%-12% in the next two to five years in New York City. Moreover, a KPMG survey found […]