Author Archives: Lauren Schneider

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 […]

From Junior College to Super Senior: How Antitrust Claims May Lead to More Time in College Sports

AVERY FRIEDMAN—2025 has been frantic for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). In mid-February, three lawsuits arose against the Association within six days of one another: Arbolida v. NCAA, Osuna Sanchez v. NCAA, and Goldstein v. NCAA. Each case alleges that the NCAA’s five-year cap on eligibility for college sports violates federal antitrust law. More […]

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 […]