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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
JOHN RINCON—On January 16, 2025—just days before President Trump’s inauguration—the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued the Antitrust Guidelines for Business Activities Affecting Workers. These guidelines describe how the agencies will evaluate business practices that impact labor markets and may violate antitrust laws. They replace the 2016 Antitrust Guidance for Human […]
