Author:Jacob Taylor
‘Off-Channel’ Communications and the SEC
Alexia Mandoeng Associate Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D. Candidate 2025 The U.S Securities and Exchanges Commission (“SEC”) has targeted its attention toward monitoring and regulating the off-channel communications of its registrants. In the past few years, the SEC has imposed penalties exceeding $2 billion, with the most recent charges being …
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Overseas Human Rights Violations
Ariez Bueno Associate Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD 2025 On January 23, 2024, China’s human rights record was examined in the Universal Periodic Review. The U.N. Meeting included many Western countries raising their concerns over the treatment of Xinjiang Uyghurs. Although Beijing denied any abuse of Uyghurs and other Muslims in China, …
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Health Roulette: The Truth Behind Dietary Supplements
Katherine O’Malley Associate Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 2025 How safe are dietary supplements such as your average vitamin pill or gummy? Are they tested like a new drug before they hit the market? Or even tested for effectiveness? We do not know how safe or effective dietary supplements are because regulators …
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Preemies and Problematic Probiotics
Delaney Szwed Associate Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD 2024 On September 29, 2023, following the death of a baby that was killed by bacteria linked to a probiotic drug, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a warning letter regarding the use and risks of probiotics to treat preterm infants. In …
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How can my Biometric Information put my life in danger?
Zaid Dababneh Associate Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D. 2025 Today, businesses use biometric information to uphold security, better time management, and when granting employees health plans. With the uses of biometric information, comes their vulnerability. Hackers look to access fingerprints, voice-notes, and other information, particularly with a hope of stealing …
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How a ‘door plug’ could change FAA regulations and aid NTSB investigations
Kirsten Brueggemann Associate Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD 2025 On January 5, 2024, Alaska Airlines’ Flight 1282, a Boeing Model 737-9 MAX from Portland, OR to Ontario, CA experienced a severe structural failure. Shortly after takeoff, a significant portion of the aircraft’s fuselage was torn away, resulting in a gaping hole in …
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Antitrust Regulation Enforcement in Health Care
Anokhi Manchanda Associate Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD 2025 Many Americans find the rising health care costs to be a cause for concern. The solution could be stronger antitrust enforcement, which would lead to more competition in the health care industry and, subsequently, lowered health care costs. In October 2023, Deputy …
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Web Scraping, What is it and Why Should I Care About it?
Mariam Salmanzadeh Associate Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD 2025 In today's information-driven world, data is a valuable currency, and businesses continually seek innovative means to obtain, analyze, and harness this resource. One such method involves web scraping, an automated process that extracts website data. However, as web scraping gains wider popularity, …
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Employment Law and Regulatory Changes in 2024
André Moore Associate Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD ‘25 Employment law, an essential aspect of regulatory compliance, is the foundation for the legal relationship between employers and employees. Marked by significant regulatory changes aimed at enhancing worker protections, ensuring fair compensation, and promoting a safe and equitable workplace. These updates span …
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Unpacking BIPA: the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
Sydney Mann Associate Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD 2025 Illinois has been a leader in enacting state-wide data privacy laws regarding biometric data. Passed unanimously in 2008 by Illinois legislature, the Biometric Information Privacy Act was an initiative led by the ACLU of Illinois. The goal of BIPA, as outlined by …
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