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From Place to Product: The Intellectual Property of Food Names

By: Jenna Zwick Have you ever wondered why certain cheeses are more expensive than others or why certain cheeses are tied to specific places? Think Wisconsin Cheddar or Italian Parmesan Reggiano. Quality plays an important role in the product’s name and marketing, but legal frameworks have large implications. This raises the important question about whether a food […]

Do you Know What’s in Your Food? The FDA Doesn’t: How U.S. Food Regulations Fall Behind Europe

By: Melissa Navarro What do potassium bromate, propylparaben, and butylated hydroxyanisole have in common? All three are linked to cancer and banned in the European Union yet remain legal in the United States. In the U.S., these food additives can be found in bread, cream cheese, potato chips, cured meats, chewing gum, and countless other […]

The International Race for AI Dominance

By: Mariana Salazar The race to the top of artificial intelligence (AI) is a global competition that most major economies are investing in. Countries like the United States, China, and the European Union (EU) nations are competing to dominate AI development, pouring billions into research, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks. While AI investments present economic, technological, […]

The Swap Shop: Legal Ramifications of the Israel-Hamas Hostage Exchange

By: Jacob Benchetrit On October 7, 2023 Gaza based terror group, Hamas, launched a series of attacks against Israeli sovereignty and the general populace. Hamas militants entered by land, sea, and even air, attacking indiscriminately wherever they arrived. Many cities and smaller kibbutzim were attacked, and so was a highly attended event, the Nova Music […]