Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Law Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Articles 1 - 27 of 27

Full-Text Articles in Law

A Break From Reality: Modernizing Authentication Standards For Digital Video Evidence In The Era Of Deepfakes, John P. Lamonaga Jan 2020

A Break From Reality: Modernizing Authentication Standards For Digital Video Evidence In The Era Of Deepfakes, John P. Lamonaga

American University Law Review

The legal standard for authenticating photographic and video evidence in court has remained largely static throughout the evolution of media technology in the twentieth century. The advent of “deepfakes,” or fake videos created using artificial intelligence programming, renders outdated many of the assumptions that the Federal Rules of Evidence are built upon.

Rule 901(b)(1) provides a means to authenticate evidence through the testimony of a “witness with knowledge.” Courts commonly admit photographic and video evidence by using the “fair and accurate portrayal” standard to meet this Rule’s intent. This standard sets an extremely low bar—the witness need only testify that …


Intergenerational Control: Why Genetic Modification Of Embryos Via Crispr-Cas9 Is Not A Fundamental Parental Right, Fernando Montoya Jan 2020

Intergenerational Control: Why Genetic Modification Of Embryos Via Crispr-Cas9 Is Not A Fundamental Parental Right, Fernando Montoya

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Products Liability In The Digital Age: Liability Of Commercial Sellers Of Cad Files For Injuries Committed With A 3d-Printed Gun, Mika Sharpe Jan 2019

Products Liability In The Digital Age: Liability Of Commercial Sellers Of Cad Files For Injuries Committed With A 3d-Printed Gun, Mika Sharpe

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Holding The Fbi Accountable For Hacking Apple's Software Under The Takings Clause, Mark S. Levy Jan 2017

Holding The Fbi Accountable For Hacking Apple's Software Under The Takings Clause, Mark S. Levy

American University Law Review

Smartphones have swiftly replaced most-if not all-conventional methods of sending, receiving, and storing personal information. Letters, address books, calendars, and trips to the bank have been rendered obsolete by tools such as text messaging, digital contacts, iCal, and mobile banking apps. Although these digital alternatives are convenient, they are not immune from attack. Therefore, to remain competitive, technology companies must maintain safe and secure platforms on which users may freely store and share their personal information.

Apple Inc., for example, strives to protect its users' intimate information, consequently earning a reputation for prioritizing security. Like a king protecting his castle, …


Data Transmission And Energy Efficient Internet Data Centers, Joseph R. Briscar Jan 2017

Data Transmission And Energy Efficient Internet Data Centers, Joseph R. Briscar

American University Law Review

The internet is a marvel of human accomplishment and a feat of technological engineering, which allows nearly instantaneous communication across the globe-an act once considered the stuff of science fiction. It has been lauded for its environmental benefits, such as reducing paper production and waste, but, as with any great accomplishment, there are unintended consequences. The increased proliferation of electronic devices to access the internet and the exponential advancement of those devices results in large amounts of electronic waste-a problem in its own right. Compounding the issue, for all of those internet-enabled devices to work, they must rely on the …


Fundamentally Unfair: Databases, Deportation, And The Crimmigrant Gang Member, Katherine Conway Jan 2017

Fundamentally Unfair: Databases, Deportation, And The Crimmigrant Gang Member, Katherine Conway

American University Law Review

Provocative language painting immigrants as dangerous criminals and promises of increased immigration enforcement were cornerstones of Donald j Trump's presidential candidacy. As president, he has maintained this rhetoric and made good on many of his promises by broadening the definition of "criminal conduct" for immigration enforcement purposes, touting a renewed focus on immigrant gangs and cartels, and conducting several nation-wide anti-gang sweeps that placed an estimated 1095 "known" gang members in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. But the Trump Administration did not create the specter of the criminal immigrant, or "crimmigrant," gang member, nor did it create the detection …


A Spoof Of Justice: Double Jeopardy Implications For Convictions Of Both Spoofing And Commodities Fraud For The Same Transaction, Abram Olychyk Jan 2015

A Spoof Of Justice: Double Jeopardy Implications For Convictions Of Both Spoofing And Commodities Fraud For The Same Transaction, Abram Olychyk

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Parent Trap: Uncovering The Myth Of "Coerced Parenthood" In Frozen Embryo Disputes, Ellen Waldman Jun 2004

The Parent Trap: Uncovering The Myth Of "Coerced Parenthood" In Frozen Embryo Disputes, Ellen Waldman

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Reach-Through Claims In The Age Of Biotechnology , Stephen G. Kunin, Mark Nagumo, Brian Stanton, Linda S. Therkorn, Stephen Walsh Apr 2002

Reach-Through Claims In The Age Of Biotechnology , Stephen G. Kunin, Mark Nagumo, Brian Stanton, Linda S. Therkorn, Stephen Walsh

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Transcript For Welcome Address , Andrew Pike Feb 2002

Transcript For Welcome Address , Andrew Pike

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Transcript For Panel One: Intellectual Property And Genetic Science: The Legal Dilemmas Symposium, American University Law Review Feb 2002

Transcript For Panel One: Intellectual Property And Genetic Science: The Legal Dilemmas Symposium, American University Law Review

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Transcript For Keynote Address , Kathy Hudson, Arron M. Bailey Feb 2002

Transcript For Keynote Address , Kathy Hudson, Arron M. Bailey

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Symposium: The Human Genome Project, Dna Science And The Law: The American Legal System's Response To Breakthroughs In Genetic Science: Biographies Of Participants Feb 2002

Symposium: The Human Genome Project, Dna Science And The Law: The American Legal System's Response To Breakthroughs In Genetic Science: Biographies Of Participants

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Appendices, American University Law Review Feb 2002

Appendices, American University Law Review

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Transcript For Panel Two: Criminal Law And Dna Science: Balancing Societal Interests And Civil Liberties, American University Law Review Feb 2002

Transcript For Panel Two: Criminal Law And Dna Science: Balancing Societal Interests And Civil Liberties, American University Law Review

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Echoes Of Scientific Truth In The Halls Of Justice: The Standards Of Review Applied By The United States Court Of Appeals For The Federal Circuit In Patent-Related Matters , Lawrence M. Sung Aug 1999

Echoes Of Scientific Truth In The Halls Of Justice: The Standards Of Review Applied By The United States Court Of Appeals For The Federal Circuit In Patent-Related Matters , Lawrence M. Sung

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Technocentrism And The Soul Of The Common Law Lawyer , Molly Warner Lien Oct 1998

Technocentrism And The Soul Of The Common Law Lawyer , Molly Warner Lien

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Future Of Information Commerce Under Contemporary Contract And Copyright Principles , Stephen P. Tarolli Jun 1997

The Future Of Information Commerce Under Contemporary Contract And Copyright Principles , Stephen P. Tarolli

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Why Regulate Cybermoney? , David G. Oedel Apr 1997

Why Regulate Cybermoney? , David G. Oedel

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Electronic Stored Value Payment Systems, Market Position, And Regulatory Issues , Gary W. Lorenz Apr 1997

Electronic Stored Value Payment Systems, Market Position, And Regulatory Issues , Gary W. Lorenz

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Piracy,Privacy, And Privatization: Fictional And Legal Approaches To The Electronic Future Of Cash , Walter A. Effross Apr 1997

Piracy,Privacy, And Privatization: Fictional And Legal Approaches To The Electronic Future Of Cash , Walter A. Effross

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


How To Regulate Electronic Cash: An Overview Of Regulatory Issues And Strategies , Simon L. Lelieveldt Apr 1997

How To Regulate Electronic Cash: An Overview Of Regulatory Issues And Strategies , Simon L. Lelieveldt

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


How To Make A Mint: The Cryptography Of Anonymous Electronic Cash , Laurie Law, Susan Sabett, Jerry Solinas Apr 1997

How To Make A Mint: The Cryptography Of Anonymous Electronic Cash , Laurie Law, Susan Sabett, Jerry Solinas

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


How Best To Guide The Evolution Of Electronic Currency Law , Brian W. Smith, Ramsey J. Wilson Apr 1997

How Best To Guide The Evolution Of Electronic Currency Law , Brian W. Smith, Ramsey J. Wilson

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


1996: Survey Of The Year's Developments In Electronic Cash Law And The Laws Affecting Electronic Banking In The United States, Richard L. Field Apr 1997

1996: Survey Of The Year's Developments In Electronic Cash Law And The Laws Affecting Electronic Banking In The United States, Richard L. Field

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Privileged Use: Has Judge Boudin Suggested A Viable Means Of Copyright Protection For The Nonliteral Aspects Of Computer Software In Lotus Development Corp.V. Borland International , David M. Maiorana Oct 1996

Privileged Use: Has Judge Boudin Suggested A Viable Means Of Copyright Protection For The Nonliteral Aspects Of Computer Software In Lotus Development Corp.V. Borland International , David M. Maiorana

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Dishonoring The Honorarium Ban: Exemption For Federal Scientists , Lissa Malloy Nardini Feb 1996

Dishonoring The Honorarium Ban: Exemption For Federal Scientists , Lissa Malloy Nardini

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.