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The International Olympic Committee: Maintaining Monopoly Power Amidst Economic Hardship

Lauren Rasco – While the Olympics are typically viewed as a time of celebration and global unity, many legal and economic challenges arise in preparation for this massive event – beginning with the selection of a host country. The International Olympic Committee (“IOC”) considers various factors when selecting a host country, including geopolitical factors, socio-economic […]

Music Festivals: Why Your Representatives Should Get On Board

JACOB A. EPSTEIN — When a music festival is held in your city, it is like being injected with a potent vaccine.   The injection may initially be painful and the vaccine’s short-term effects may be unpleasant.  However, in the long run, your city will likely emerge healthier: with an influx of capital, an enhanced economy, and […]