From Kingdom to Courtroom:  Disney’s First Amendment Claims Against Florida Governor DeSantis Dismissed

Isabelle Ortiz-LuisConstitutional Law, First Amendment Law, News & Insights

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. On January 31, 2024, a federal judge dismissed Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The entertainment giant alleged its First Amendment rights were violated under the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, which prohibits …

From the Ballot to the Block: SCOTUS Weighs Politicians’ Power to Block Constituents on Social Media

Isabelle Ortiz-LuisConstitutional Law, First Amendment Law, News & Insights, Political Law, Public Law, Technology Law

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. On October 31, 2023, the United States Supreme Court addressed the extent to which public officials can use social media and whether their actions on these platforms are protected by the First Amendment.[1] The …

Frankel in the Fight: Reality Stars vs. NDAs

Isabelle Ortiz-LuisContract Law, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property Law, Labor & Employment Law, Media Law, News & Insights

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. In the world of reality television, nondisclosure agreements (“NDAs”) play a pivotal role in safeguarding sensitive information.[1] NDAs are legal contracts between parties that outline the terms and conditions under which confidential information is …