Administrative LawFDAFeaturedPublic Health
November 11, 2025By Bar Sadeh
In September 2025, the European Union (“EU”) banned a key ingredient in gel nail polish, sparking headlines that gel manicures are now illegal in Europe.[i] Meanwhile, the product remains available on the market and in salons across the United States. Why the discrepancy? What does this reveal about each system’s approach to cosmetic safety? It […]
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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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Administrative LawFDAFeaturedPharmaceuticalsPublic Health
October 24, 2025By Ciara Maytan
Ozempic is no longer just a prescription—it has become a cultural phenomenon. From Hollywood red carpets to TikTok feeds, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (“GLP-1”) drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are hailed as “miracle” fixes for weight loss. Yet, behind the hype lies an uncomfortable truth: These drugs surged into widespread use quickly, and patients are now […]
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Constitutional LawFederal Trade CommissionFirst AmendmentHealth Care
September 26, 2025By Jordan Basit
The modern beauty industry occupies a curious position at the intersection of constitutional law, consumer protection, and gendered health risks. Advertising for cosmetics, whether glossy television spots or viral TikTok endorsements, enjoys robust protection under the First Amendment as commercial speech. Yet this protection often shields marketing for products later revealed to contain toxic ingredients […]
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