SPENCER PEEK—Governor Ron DeSantis enacted SB 264 “to counteract the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party in the state of Florida,” according to a statement from his office. Since its enactment, SB 264 has been the subject of controversy. It prohibits buyers domiciled in China and restricts others domiciled in “Countries of Concern,” from […]
LUIS FERRO—In the ever-evolving world of college sports, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) has traditionally stood as the unchallenged authority—setting the rules of the game both on and off the field. Yet, the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness rights (“NIL”) marked a monumental shift. For the first time, student-athletes were granted the ability […]
SAMUEL HIRSCH—Cryptocurrency has multiple uses for investors. First, cryptocurrency is a form of currency used to purchase goods and services or store value, similar to traditional currency. The popular tokens in this realm include Bitcoin and Ethereum. Another use of cryptocurrency has grown more popular recently. Investors purchase crypto tokens to acquire voting rights in […]
MANUELA USANDIZAGA—Former President Donald Trump (“Trump”) was indicted on Thursday, March 30th, following a New York grand jury vote. This is the first time in U.S. history that a former president has faced criminal charges. The now unsealed 34-count felony indictment “alleges that Trump falsified New York business records in order to conceal damaging information before the 2016 presidential […]
JARED SCHIFMAN—Antitrust regulators continue to pile up the losses in a new era of antitrust enforcement. Attempting to revitalize old antitrust doctrines from the first half of the 20th century, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and Department of Justice (“DOJ”) have lost high profile merger challenges in a variety of industries. But the agencies and lawmakers are placing a significant […]
