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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Legal Ramifications of Grocers and Third-Party Applications in light of COVID-19

Juliette Hernandez- Beginning March 13, 40% of Americans who ordered grocery deliveries for the week tried online grocery deliveries for the first time. COVID-19 has transformed the patterns of the everyday grocery store consumer. Grocery chains have adopted new methods or expanded existing methods both outside and inside of the store. Outside of the store, […]

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