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Dec 1, 2024

Second Amendment Implications on Overturning Switchblade Prohibitions in Massachusetts

Dec 1, 2024

By Samantha Genzer

On August 27, 2024, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the state’s long-standing ban on switchblades violates the Second Amendment. This decision invalidates a 67-year-old state law and opens the door to reevaluating other restrictions on “bearable arms.” Justice Serge Georges’ unanimous opinion highlights a significant shift in the interpretation of the Second Amendment, extending its protections beyond traditional firearms.

Dec 1, 2024

Shadow Trading: Redefining Securities Regulation

Dec 1, 2024

By Aishwari Krishna

Today, a common adage of financial advice involves urging the general public to invest — more particularly, to invest in what they know. However, due to a recent legal decision that broadened the scope of insider trading as an offense, this suggestion could soon result in scrutiny. In SEC v. Panuwat, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) argued to extend the definition of insider trading to include a novel concept: shadow trading.

Dec 1, 2024

Central Bank Digital Currencies and the Fourth Amendment

Dec 1, 2024

By Ashley Tighe

For decades, central banks worldwide have had exclusive or near exclusive control over their territories’ monetary policies and the money supply. The central bank’s goal is to enable economic prosperity and prevent economic collapse by gaining public trust by being transparent and holding themselves accountable. In recent years, technology and the internet have become integral parts of shaping the economic landscape in the United States. New types of currencies have emerged that do not require a bank or financial institution to verify and secure transactions, and they are digitally native.

Dec 1, 2024

Chevron and Forever Chemicals

Dec 1, 2024

By Betsy Jarosick

Every day, millions of Americans are exposed to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), a group of chemicals linked to serious health impacts. PFAS are present in a wide variety of sources, from cookware to firefighting foam to drinking water.

Dec 1, 2024