Chevron and Forever Chemicals
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.
Central Bank Digital Currencies and the Fourth Amendment
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.
Shadow Trading: Redefining Securities Regulation
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.
Second Amendment Implications on Overturning Switchblade Prohibitions in Massachusetts
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.
