Leading experts narrate quick and digestible animated breakdowns of key regulatory issues.

The Debate Over Standard Essential Patents

November 20, 2023

Standardized technologies make it possible for devices and equipment to have common components so, for instance, a pair of headphones can plug into any headphone jack. These technologies are often developed through expensive and timely research so many of them are protected by standard essential patents (SEPs).

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The Bank Secrecy Act and Financial Privacy

October 30, 2023

The Bank Secrecy Act was designed to combat money laundering, terrorism, and other criminal activities. In order to detect criminals, financial institutions are required to maintain records on every customer. What rights should customers have to financial privacy?

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Central Bank Digital Currency: A Benefit or a Burden for Citizens?

October 30, 2023

How is a Central Bank Digital Currency (or CBDC) different from other cryptocurrencies or from digital money that people spend using debit and credit cards? A CBDC would be directly controlled and operated by the government rather than private financial institutions.

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Should the Government Limit Copyright Protection for E-Books?

October 31, 2022

In this short film, intellectual property law expert, Adam Mossoff, outlines the arguments for and against government price controls on e-books.

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The Evolution of Antitrust Laws Relating to College Athletics

October 31, 2022

Law professor Babette Boliek explains how two recent cases mark an evolution in antitrust laws towards covering the growing commercial enterprise of the student-athlete market.

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How Do Regulations Affect Delivery Drones?

October 25, 2022

In this Fourth Branch video, Brent Skorup explains the limits of drone operation under the current regulatory framework.

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Should Regulators Mandate ESG Practices and Disclosures?

December 13, 2021

Trent McCotter examines Environmental, Social, and Governance standards and how they are, and should be, utilized by regulators.

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COVID-19 and IP Protections on Critical Medical Innovations

November 15, 2021

Kristen Osenga narrates this discussion of a proposal to exempt COVID-19 vaccines and treatments from international intellectual property protections.

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Government Funding of Medical Innovations: High Tech or Low Tech?

July 23, 2021

How do we intelligently allocate medical spending between specialized high tech tools and low tech devices?

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Net Neutrality and the Evolving Internet

July 1, 2021

Does net neutrality improve or hinder competition? Is it better for the consumer?

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