The Connector

Posts and articles sharing innovations and insights about law school and the legal field, authored or curated by the dean and faculty of the nation's first online law school.

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News And Commentary

U.S. v. Google: A Landmark Case and Warning Shot to Big Tech

Get a breakdown of the Google antitrust lawsuit, including the key legal arguments, what the ruling could mean for Big Tech, and more.
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News And Commentary

Patent Law: What It Is and How It Works

Explore patent law, including the protection it offers, the types of patents, and the laws that govern patents in the United States.
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News And Commentary

Libel and Slander on Social Media: When Posting Becomes Defamatory

Learn what is considered libel or slander on social media, how defamation laws apply to social networks, and how someone can sue for defamatory posts.
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News And Commentary

Crypto Regulation: How It’s Governed in the U.S. and Abroad

Discover how crypto is regulated in the U.S. and globally, regulatory bodies, who regulates crypto, legal challenges, and the future of crypto regulation.