PRISCILLA RUIZ—In 2021, the University of Florida (“UF”) caused a controversy over an issue that affects public universities nationally: Can public universities bar professors from testifying against the state that funds them, or does such an act violate the First Amendment and principles of academic freedom? UF entered the new year continuing to make headlines […]
LAURA BLOCKMAN—Long considered the most iconic handbag in the world, the Hermès Birkin bag is the ultimate symbol of status, wealth, and luxury. The allure of the Birkin bag arguably lies in its exclusivity. Prices range from at least $10,000 up to $2 million, and the luxurious handbags are not available to purchase from Hermès’ […]
MICHAEL PURETZ—Sports betting in Florida is complicated. In April 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a gambling compact with the Seminole Indian Tribe that opened the door for legalized sports betting in the state, giving the Seminoles sole sportsbook operator privileges. At that time, without this compact, sports betting was considered illegal in Florida. Without […]
Milind Khurana—Recently, the Supreme Court dismissed NCAA practices for the first time in the past thirty-seven years and, to many, signaled a shifting tide in the conversation regarding student-athlete compensation. In NCAA v. Alston, the Court eliminated NCAA rules barring members from providing unlimited educational benefits to student athletes, such as reimbursements and payments for […]
MAGGIE MARQUART—Birth certificates, urns, medication, family photos—these are all items the City of Miami has confiscated from people experiencing homelessness in recent street “clean ups.” Now, the city also has the authority to arrest people for living on the streets. In October, Miami passed an ordinance banning encampments, taking another step toward criminalizing homelessness. Ordinance […]
