Category Archives: UMBLR Insights

Music Streaming Services’ Procedural Victory in Songwriter Royalty Rate Legal Battle

Sam Ross- Since the downfall of CDs and digital downloads and the inception of music streaming, artists and songwriters alike have expressed concern about a lack of compensation from streaming services. The business model of music streaming is quite different from that of physical or digital sales, in that songwriters and artists receive much less […]

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 […]