Category: News
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The End of Dupe Culture? How Brands Like LuluLemon and Uggs Are Fighting Back
Updated November 2025 On TikTok and Instagram, hashtags like #dupe, #lulelemondupe, and #luxurydupe rack up hundreds of millions of views. “Dupes”, short for “duplicates”, refer to products that imitate the look, feel, or performance of a well-known brand item. They are sold for a fraction of the price and are not necessarily illegal, so it’s…
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Is AI Replacing Lawyers? Hype Versus Reality For Artificial Intelligence
The legal world is buzzing with questions about AI replacing lawyers. From Anthropic’s Claude to proprietary software and legal research platforms, artificial intelligence tools are rapidly entering law firms, courtrooms, and client workflows. But while tech leaders claim AI will soon handle legal work, the reality is far more complicated and risky. From hallucinated court…
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AI Hallucinations in Law: Why Human Oversight is Crucial
Artificial intelligence is transforming the legal industry, but recent high-profile mistakes highlight the risks of relying on AI-generated legal research without human oversight. One alarming trend is the rise of AI “hallucinations,” where AI fabricates case law, leading to serious ethical and procedural consequences. A recent case involving Morgan & Morgan, the nation’s largest personal…
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Don’t Copy My “Vibe”: Influencer Infringement Case Tests Copyright and Trade Dress on Social Media
In a headline-making influencer infringement case filed in the Western Texas Federal District Court, social media personality Sydney Nicole Gifford has sued rival influencer Alyssa Sheil for alleged copyright and trade dress infringement. The lawsuit stems from a dispute over aesthetics, branding, and creative content. It raises novel legal questions about how far intellectual property protections can extend in the…
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Sierra Mist Name Change: No, Pepsi Was Not Forced To Change The Name Because of trademark clash with Influencer Cierra Mist
The internet has been buzzing with rumors about the Sierra Mist name change. One viral claim suggesting that PepsiCo was forced to retire the soda’s name after a trademark battle with influencer Cierra Mist. According to the influencer, she received a cease and desist letter from Pepsi. Then, discovered the company’s trademark had lapsed, and swooped…