St. Thomas Law Review
February 23, 2026By Stephanie Gudiel
Lab-grown meat, also known as cultivated or cell-cultured meat, is no longer a futuristic concept. Several companies have already received federal approval to sell lab-grown chicken and other lab-grown meat products in the United States.[i] These developments raise important questions, not only about whether these products are safe to consume, but also about how […]
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 […]
AntitrustCaliforniaFeaturedFederal Trade Commission
October 28, 2025By Ashley Sanchez
What happens when exclusivity is not a barrier but the very essence of what makes something luxurious? Scarcity has long been the driving force behind the prestige and value of the luxury market.[i] Rolex makes you wait for a Daytona, Ferrari chooses who may own its limited releases, and Hermès treats the Birkin as a […]
March 17, 2023By Daniel Borges
For the first time in more than thirty years, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) is increasing regulations of products labeled “organic.” A new final rule announced by the USDA’s National Organic Program seeks to standardize training and operations requirements for organic businesses and personnel, increase on-site inspections, and require certification for key steps […]
