Michael Oher, Mike Tyson and The Question of Whether You Own Your Life Story

“Our research shows that there is no recognized property right under U.S. law—or the laws of any other country of which we are aware—to the facts and events that occur during someone’s life,” law professors Jorge L. Contreras and Dave Fagundes write.
Person of the Day | Shawna Adams: Animal Lover, Teacher, Wildlife Programmer

Dr. Shawna Adams stood inside the air-conditioned room at the M.R. Davis Public Library in Southaven, Miss., on June 27, 2023, safely sheltered from the summer heat. In front of her sat rows of children struggling to sit still, and chattering parents sat in the room’s perimeter. Screeching sounds emanated from one of the cages […]