Tag: Current Events

AALL Annual Meeting Wrap-up

Written on July 23, 2019.

As a former practicing attorney, I have always felt like an outsider when attending networking events, work conferences, or MCLE courses with fellow attorneys. As a newer law librarian however, I can honestly say that the AALL Annual Meeting felt like family. It feels strange when a work conference can make you feel as welcomed as a visit home or with close friends. But this was my general takeaway from the time I attended the conference in Washington D.C. from July 13th through the 16th. Here...

Elder Abuse Allegedly Strikes Marvel Co-Creator Stan Lee

Written on June 6, 2019.

While the Avengers: End Game continues to smash box office records and entertain millions across the world, fans are still adjusting to a Marvel Cinematic Universe without one its creator’s, Stan Lee. The iconic co-founder of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee built a modern media empire that began as a few lines of colorful comic strips. Given his immense fame, it came as a shock to fans when it was reported that Mr. Lee may have been subject to elder abuse towards the end of his life. Keya Morgan, a memorabilia...

A New World of Selfies, Part III

Written on May 21, 2018.

In 2011 an Indonesian monkey allegedly took a selfie. There ensued a battle for who owns the copyright. PETA filed suit in the Northern District Court in California stating it was an original work and the monkey, Naruto, had authorship. The wildlife photographer, John Slater, claimed ownership although he didn’t snap the picture but set-up the camera and has since been published in a book, “Wildlife Personalities.” Also involved in the mix is Wikimedia Commons who put the picture on their site...