The advent of social media is still relatively new. In its infancy, it was like a shiny new object; there was everything to love and nothing to hate. As it grows, though, and the honeymoon phase ends, people are at odds with how social media companies should operate. This is especially true as it relates […]

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Let’s be clear: plastic straws have not been outlawed in California. However, as of January 1, 2019, restaurants (with the exception of fast food) may not provide you with a plastic straw unless you specifically ask for one. In addition, all restaurants must provide a healthy drink, such as milk or water, as the default […]

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Though it was announced in December 2017 that Disney acquired 20th Century Fox in a massive $52.4 billion deal, it’s still too soon to know what that means for properties such as The X-Men or The Simpsons because the deal itself must first go through a regulatory review to make sure the sale is legal […]

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