A recent episode of HBO’s The White Lotus sparked controversy after a character appeared in a Duke University t-shirt during a scene involving suicide. Duke has since objected, alleging the portrayal harms its brand by associating it with deeply distressing subject matter. This incident underscores the ongoing tension between brand protection and freedom of artistic expression. In this article, Anthony Wenn breaks down how the Trademark Dilution Revision Act (TDRA) governs these situations and what it means for stakeholders on both sides.

Jasmine Ohen is making it easier for women to make friends in Dallas.

Her brand, Women in Dallas, was built on helping women create meaningful friendships in their adulthood, a time when everyone is busy with work, family, and life. Jasmine lets all participants know they can expect community, connection, and communication when attending a Women in Dallas event.

Tiffany Devereux is committed to justice and equality.

Her company, Jury-X, was founded on the principle that everyone deserves a fair trial, and a jury is a significant part of that. Jury-X started with trials against Big Tobacco, where plaintiffs were often up against companies with unlimited resources. By researching jurors to ensure no bias was present this created an equal playing field for those involved.