Public Health | Product Marketing Laws | Society Florida’s Raw Milk Outbreak Sparks Legal Clash An alarming public health crisis and a poignant legal battle have converged in Florida, drawing fresh scrutiny to the dangers of raw milk consumption—a trend often fueled by misinformation despite decades of proven risks. Outbreak Unfolds in
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The Sound of Freedom Act: Strengthening Legal Protections to End Child Trafficking
In recent years, human trafficking has become a growing global issue, and nowhere is the vulnerability of children more apparent than in the trafficking industry. Children are often targets due to their innocence, susceptibility, and the lack of resources or support systems to protect them from exploitation. With an alarming
Evaluating the Kim Marasco v. Taylor Swift Lawsuit: Merit, Copyright, and the Boundaries of Inspiration
In 2024, Florida author Kim Marasco filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against global music icon Taylor Swift. Marasco alleges that Swift’s Lover album artwork and some of the lyrics contain unauthorized references to her 2016 novel Fallen from Grace. The suit has drawn significant media attention, raising questions about the
Trump’s Tariffs Head to New York: Legal Battle Moves to the Court of International Trade
The legal controversy surrounding the Trump Administration’s newly imposed “reciprocal tariffs” is escalating, not only in substance, but in venue. The Department of Justice has moved to transfer several federal lawsuits challenging these tariffs from district courts in Florida, California, and Montana to the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT)
Tragedy, Accountability, and the Urgent Call for Global AI Regulation: The Sewell Setzer III Case
In an era marked by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, the tragic death of 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III has ignited urgent debates across the legal, technological, and regulatory landscapes. The Florida teenager took his own life after engaging in emotionally intense interactions with an AI chatbot developed by Character.AI—interactions his mother
Florida Sues Snapchat for Alleged Violations of 2024 Social Media Law Protecting Children
Florida Escalates Enforcement of Child Safety Law Against Big Tech On Monday, April 21, 2025, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit in Santa Rosa County Circuit Court against Snap Inc., the operator of Snapchat, alleging the platform is in violation of Florida’s 2024 social media law designed to protect
SEC’s Methods for Identifying Ponzi Schemes and the Growing Trend in Crypto, Real Estate Schemes
Ponzi schemes, characterized by paying returns to earlier investors with the capital of newer investors rather than legitimate profits, have long been a scourge on investors and financial markets. Over the years, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has refined its methods for detecting and prosecuting such fraudulent schemes,
The Rise of Laboratory Meat: Disrupting Traditional Farming and Its Potential Need for Legal Protection
In recent years, laboratory-grown meat (often referred to as cultured meat or cell-based meat) has taken center stage in discussions about the future of food production. This emerging technology, which involves growing meat from animal cells in a lab rather than raising and slaughtering animals, promises a revolution in how