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Modern Marketing v. FDA Enforcement: The Unregulated Frontier of Trendy Skincare and Digital Labeling

October 28, 2025FDA

“Slugging”, “glass skin”, and “mineral mixing”, oh my! These are just a few of the current trends present in the skincare scene today. With the boom of social media advertising, non-professionals posting advice to TikTok, and companies’ budgets for trendy skincare campaigns in the millions, where do we draw the line between FDA-regulated skincare and “digital labeling” in this new generation of cosmetic advertising?

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NHTSA’s New Rule Expands Seat Belt Compliance

October 27, 2025Regulation, Transportation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently finalized a rule requiring seat belt alarms for drivers and front seat passengers. The new rule became effective on March 4, 2025, with ongoing expansion in years to come. This is an amendment to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, or “Occupant crash protection” which required seat belt warnings for drivers seats only. FMVSS No. 208 originally went into effect in 1968 and has had major improvements since its enactment. This particular improvement will require manufacturers to install front seat belt warnings in all new vehicles by September 1, 2026, but manufacturers can begin implementing the new rule before September 1, 2026. FMVSS No. 208 will apply to cars, trucks, multipurpose vehicles and certain kinds of buses. The change comes after the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), which required NHTSA to regulate rear seat belt warnings in vehicles.

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Corporate Non-Compliance in Environmental Regulation

October 23, 2025Environmental, Uncategorized

Corporations and other firms maximize profits. Without profits, the corporation or the firm fails. Thus, regulations imposed by regulatory agencies become a hindrance. Businesses dealing in fossil fuels and other natural resources especially feel the impacts of these regulations. Specifically, environmental regulation that requires detailed reporting and measurement can become awfully cumbersome for these companies. Not surprisingly, these companies tend to take different paths to avoid abiding by these regulations.

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New Law School on the Block? A Look into the ABA Accreditation Process

October 22, 2025Education

High Point University (HPU Law), a private university in North Carolina, opened the Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law with its inaugural Class of 2027 last fall. Founded by former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, Mark Martin, HPU Law strives to create a legal learning community of discussion and debate for students to become ethical lawyer-leaders who serve with civility and grace. HPU Law is not yet accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), which is a crucial step in producing attorneys of tomorrow. Accreditation is not automatic nor guaranteed. Rather, schools must comply with an extensive process to receive accreditation.

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What the “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Student Loans

October 22, 2025Education

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), or what legislators and the public have deemed as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” OBBBA is a budget reconciliation bill; a bill which utilizes a special process for approval. Instead of the 60 vote supermajority usually required for a bill to pass through the Senate, this process allows for the bill to pass with a simple majority. While the process makes it significantly easier for legislation to pass through Congress, it can only be used for policies that would affect the spending and revenue of the federal government. After months of deliberation, this process allowed OBBBA to pass through the Senate with a 51-50 vote. Days later the bill passed through the House of Representatives, and the following day was signed into law by President Trump. While the president has paraded the spending and revenue bill as “arguably the most significant piece of Legislation that will ever be signed,” some have proposed that its true effects will financially harm Americans and further limit people’s ability to transcend economic classes through higher education.

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Power Without Process: Federal Enforcement in Chicago Tests the Rule of Law

October 21, 2025Compliance Spotlight, Regulation

The Trump administration’s decision to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and National Guard troops in Chicago has sparked nationwide debate over the boundaries of lawful enforcement. Federal officials describe the move as a necessary step to protect agents and restore order. State and local leaders, however, have accused the federal government of ignoring the legal limits that govern both immigration and military authority. Beneath the political clash lies a deeper legal concern: whether federal agencies are operating within the procedural safeguards and statutory frameworks that legitimize their power.

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Compliance Challenges of Influencer Advertising

October 19, 2025FTC

Influencer marketing has become a global industry, projected to exceed $24 billion in 2025, with the United States representing one of its largest and most dynamic markets. Influencers have become key cultural and commercial figures, often blurring the line between entertainment and advertising. This rise has brought with it serious concerns about transparency, deception, and consumer protection. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the primary regulator of advertising in the United States, has increasingly turned its attention to influencer marketing and the legal obligations it entails.

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Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: Data Privacy and Protection in a Post-Pandemic Reality

October 18, 2025Journal of Regulatory Compliance, Privacy & Security, Regulation

Today, the exponential growth and mass adoption of information technology tools and the constant exchange of user data presents an ongoing challenge for regulators seeking to protect data and privacy rights. Particularly from the Covid-19 pandemic onward, a dramatic increase in both demand and dependency has caused a tectonic shift across both public and private sectors. As a result of this ongoing IT and data revolution, the legal and regulatory landscape faces new opportunities and challenges, in terms of providing clarity and stability to regulated industries, entities, and individuals. One notable area of concern is data privacy and protection. Unfortunately, the U.S. Federal system currently lacks a centralized regulatory framework for protecting user data and privacy. However, other nations offer clear models, case studies from which the U.S. could greatly benefit. For example, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, is an established, globally recognized regulatory framework. If adopted by U.S. regulators, the GDPR could provide clear regulatory guidance for individuals and entities seeking to navigate an increasingly high-risk era of data protection and management.

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Love is in the Air – at Work?

October 17, 2025Employment

When Coldplay unintentionally exposed their CEO’s affair with his co-worker, they reminded employers’ of the stark reality of romantic relationships in the workplace. With little time outside the office to meet people, 60% of adults admitted to having a workplace relationship in 2024. While employers are entitled to have their own policies, workplace relationships open up a world of legal risks, including sexual harassment, hostile work environments, and retaliation claims, all of which are regulated by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Implementing comprehensive workplace romance policies – such as those outlined in employee handbooks or formal “love contracts” – can help mitigate potential risks.

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Circumventing the Salary Cap: The Regulatory Gaps within the NBA

October 16, 2025Contracts, Sports

In the National Basketball Association (NBA), competition is fierce and success is often decided by razor-thin margins. NBA franchises are consistently looking for ways to gain a competitive edge, prioritizing player acquisitions to increase ticket sales, sponsorships, and franchise value to ultimately improve their chances of winning a championship. Most teams aim to build their roster through the annual NBA draft or the annual NBA free agency period. However, with growing competitive pressure, the line between strategic edge and rule circumvention becomes increasingly blurred. In September 2025, allegations surfaced that the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the NBA salary cap when reporter Pablo Torre asserted that star player Kawhi Leonard received a $28 million no-show endorsement from Aspiration, a company with financial ties to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. These allegations have led to the increased examination of current NBA policies and raised questions as to whether the NBA can take a more proactive approach to compliance.