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A Breakthrough or a Band-Aid? The House Settlement and the Future of College Athlete Compensation
AARON GLAS—College athletics have long been a massive source of revenue for universities and conferences, but the stars that you watch in March Madness or the Cotton Bowl have long been prohibited from sharing in that wealth by the NCAA’s rules regulating amateurism. Now, the settlement in House v. NCAA, a landmark pending class-action settlement […]
Boycotts and Backlash: How the Florida v. Target Lawsuit May Impact Corporate Governance
ALEXANDRA FABREGAS––In today’s era of heightened political polarization, economic boycotts have emerged as a prominent form of consumer activism. American consumers increasingly leverage their purchasing power to support or oppose corporations based on ideological positions. Well-known companies such as Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Costco have faced such scrutiny. However, this rise in consumer activism raises […]
A Breakthrough or a Band-Aid? The House Settlement and the Future of College Athlete Compensation
AARON GLAS—College athletics have long been a massive source of revenue for universities and conferences, but the stars that you watch in March Madness or the Cotton Bowl have long been prohibited from sharing in that wealth by the NCAA’s rules regulating amateurism. Now, the settlement in House v. NCAA, a landmark pending class-action settlement […]
Boycotts and Backlash: How the Florida v. Target Lawsuit May Impact Corporate Governance
ALEXANDRA FABREGAS––In today’s era of heightened political polarization, economic boycotts have emerged as a prominent form of consumer activism. American consumers increasingly leverage their purchasing power to support or oppose corporations based on ideological positions. Well-known companies such as Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Costco have faced such scrutiny. However, this rise in consumer activism raises […]
How Trump’s Anti-Trans Executive Orders Are Pushing Constitutional Limits
JESSICA LAURENCE—Within his first twenty-four hours back in office, President Donald J. Trump signed a sweeping executive order, aimed at eliminating ‘gender identity’ as a recognized category in federal policy, redefining sex strictly as male or female based on biological characteristics at birth. In a slew of subsequent orders, his administration has implemented policies that […]
The Red Herring of Red Dye: How the Ban on Red Dye No. 3 Responds to Underlying Health Risks
MARIANNE ADAMS—Color plays a significant role in the foods we eat and the products we use, influencing everything from taste perceptions to emotional responses. For centuries, the colors we associate with food and beverages have been carefully crafted—often artificially––to enhance their appeal long before we take our first bite or sip. This is especially evident […]
The Saks-Neiman Marcus Merger: The Future of Luxury Retail from a Legal & Business Perspective
JACKIE MACIA—On December 23, 2024, Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, announced the completion of its $2.7 billion acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group, the parent company of both Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. The newly formed Saks Global unites Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman under one corporate […]
The Real Lawsuits of Bravo: How Labor Law Could Reshape Reality TV
KATE ALTMAN—If you are familiar with reality TV, chances are you are familiar with Bravo. Since the early 2000s, the network has revolutionized guilty-pleasure television, creating a cult-like fanbase around its most popular shows. While the on-screen drama keeps audiences entertained, in recent years, the darker side of the industry and behind-the-scenes conflicts have taken […]
No Checks, No Balances, Just Ice: Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze Examined
HANNAH URÍA LABOVICK—On January 27, 2025, seven days into his second term as president, Donald Trump ordered the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue Memorandum M-25-13, directing federal agencies to temporarily “pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of Federal financial assistance.” Trump’s action ignited a firestorm of controversy, raising […]
