St. Thomas Law Review
October 2, 2026By Ashley Sanchez
What makes an influencer influential? It is not simply the number of followers, likes, or views. It is the authenticity they portray, creating the belief that the person behind the screen genuinely likes what they are recommending. A favorite pair of leggings, a skincare routine, or an energy drink feels different when it appears in […]
FeaturedFederal Trade CommissionThe Lanham ActTrademark Law
February 10, 2026By Ashley Sanchez
“Made in the USA” has long been more than a label. It is a promise of quality, ethics, and authenticity that influences how consumers shop and how brands price their products. In the beauty industry, where ingredient sourcing is increasingly global but branding remains deeply domestic, that representation is now under scrutiny.[i] Recent federal […]
Business LawEmployment LawFeaturedFederal Trade Commission
October 9, 2023By Daniel Borges
After centuries of use as a staple of employment law, the non-compete clause may soon become a relic of the past. On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed a new rule to ban employers in the United States from including non-compete clauses in employment agreements with workers.[i] The aptly-named “Non-Compete […]
