Entertainment LawEnvironmental ProtectionFeaturedPublic HealthTort law
November 5, 2025By Aracely Reyes-Rodriguez
Welcome to the 98%, the not-so-exclusive club of Americans with measurable levels of forever chemicals in their blood; membership is automatic, but the health risks are still being calculated. A toxic threat flows from our taps. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) are a family of thousands of synthetic compounds dubbed “forever chemicals” because their unique […]
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Environmental ProtectionFeaturedFederal Law
March 20, 2025By Kharla Salazar
In December 2024, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) published a report detailing its findings on textile waste and the harmful effects it has on the environment.[i] This was the first time a government agency acknowledged and provided recommendations for what is considered “one of the biggest issues facing the fashion industry.” [ii] In […]
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Environmental ProtectionFeaturedFlorida LawUncategorized
November 22, 2024By Kharla Salazar
Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax is aptly titled after its main character: a mystical, short orange being who is the guardian of a Truffula forest and speaks on behalf of the trees and all the creatures who reside there.[i] The Lorax’s appearances are purposefully timed as he swiftly appears when the first Truffula tree is chopped, […]
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Environmental ProtectionFeaturedInternational Law
September 25, 2024By Madison Steinkamp
The recognition of new international crimes is crucial as global challenges evolve. Today, a growing number of world leaders, including Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron, are advocating for the recognition of “ecocide”—the widespread destruction of the environment—as an international crime.[i] Advocates argue that this offense poses a severe threat to humanity and should […]
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