St. Thomas Law Review
March 3, 2025By Delaney Nix
Welcome to the United States (“U.S.”), one of the wealthiest nations in the world but far from the healthiest. With an astounding 40% of adults having obesity, the U.S. has the highest obesity rate among high-income countries and also leads the way in prevalence for diabetes and high plasma glucose levels.[i] One in five children […]
Business LawFeaturedFederal LawFederal Trade Commission
November 20, 2024By Zachary Schindler
Non-compete agreements are contracts between an employee and an employer that prevent employees from working for or starting competing businesses. These agreements typically specify a geographical area and the time period for enforcement after employment ends. Non-compete agreements are vital to safeguarding an employer’s company by protecting trade secrets and ensuring that employees cannot unfairly […]
Administrative LawFDAFeaturedPublic Health
November 6, 2024By Delaney Nix
Red Dye 3 has been a controversial topic across the food industry for decades. Despite its recognition as a carcinogen, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has minimally regulated the synthetic substance, allowing its use in various foods consumed daily in the United States. More recently, states have been asserting their autonomy by independently proposing […]
Administrative LawFeaturedPublic Health
April 5, 2024By Madison Steinkamp
Sperm donation plays a crucial role in assisted reproductive technology (ART), often being utilized in methods such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), surrogacy arrangements, and intrauterine insemination (IUI). However, despite its importance, the sperm donation industry operates with minimal federal regulation, creating concerns of exploitation and malpractice by both doctors and donors, prompting […]
