Blog By: Antonio C. Ellzey
In this blog, 3L Antonio C. Ellzey points out that California Governor Newsom recently vetoed a pending California state law that aimed to address the dangers of gas appliances. Specifically, the new law would have required manufacturers to place warning labels on gas stoves to inform consumers of their health effects. Some say the new law would help build awareness around a hidden danger while others say the new would restrict Californians’ freedom. Ellzey believes the pending law would positively impact Californians because they can make better-informed decisions around their health and safety, which would ultimately help save lives.
Blog By: Stevi Whitman
In this blog, 3L staffer Stevi Whitman argues for the use of certification marks to promote authenticity within the whiskey industry by introducing the Estate Whiskey Alliance® (EWA). The EWA is a member led association spearheaded by UK Innovate at the University of Kentucky, the James B. Beam Institute, Marker’s Mark Distillery, and other founding members, tasked with ensuring quality standards of whiskey production, promoting the benefits of local sourcing, and advancing sustainability efforts throughout the whiskey industry through the use of certification marks.
Blog By: Phillip Burress
Kentucky is home to 100 distilleries in 42 counties and produces 95% of the world's bourbon. In this Blog, 3L Phillip Burress discusses the threat posed by "Whiskey Fungus" on Kentucky property owners and the legal challenges facing Kentucky distillers.
Blog By: Ashton Edwards
In this Blog, 3L Staffer Ashton Edwards argues that instead of staying silent on the issue, Congress should respond to the interstate commerce concerns that reside in the Prop 12, a proposition that was made law by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2023. Edwards discusses that so far, Congress has yet to address the arguments and concerns of Farmers, the Court, or citizens, even though this law arguably has a substantial impact on interstate commerce.
Blog By: Antonio C. Ellzey
In this Blog, 3L Staffer Antonio C. Ellzey discusses the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry, particularly the impact of Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code, which limits deductions for businesses engaged in the cannabis trade due to federal prohibition. Ellzey discusses the potential benefits of rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, which he argues would alleviate financial burdens on cannabis businesses, enhance safety, and stimulate economic growth.
Think all bourbon barrels should be the same? In staffer Scott Abney’s debut post, he thinks otherwise as he analyzes a proposed federal rule that would require distillers to use a new industry standard. This post breaks down the pros and cons of such a rule and discusses the major pushback from the industry. In the end, Scott will show that the proposed rule not being enacted is worth celebrating - perhaps with a glass of bourbon!
An administration change usually brings with it a slew of rollbacks, most to be expected…but what about the unexpected? In this post, Notes Editor Sam Lukens discusses the arguably unexpected environmental consequences associated with the Trump administration’s changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. If you thought climate change was the only environmental issue worth debating, you may want to think again.
While low gas prices are usually looked at gratefully, COVID-19 has changed societal interactions and diminished the need for oil as quarantining mitigates the need to drive. However, as oil production continues around the world and is met with depleted demand, big oil companies are falling on hard times leading them to seek assistance in the form of a government bailout.
While in quarantine, a lot of adults have taken the time to self-pamper. But even in our free time, most of us neglect to read the ingredients label on our favorite beauty products. Unbeknownst to many Americans, one in eight (of the 82,000) ingredients used in cosmetic products are industrial chemicals. In this cheeky blog post, Online Editor Lauren Beeman discusses the lack of product disclosure requirements for beauty products and the harsh implications unregulated cosmetics have on consumers.
Food insecurity is a problem that impacts millions of people on a global scale. In this post, Staffer Taygen Mullins examines European NGO’s solution to hunger and compares them to current federal food programs in the United States. Mullins identifies strengths in European food banks that, if implemented, could aid the U.S. in its food crisis.
In this article, Notes Editor Connor D. Hicks explains the employment prospects for former, Appalachian coal-miners in search of new occupations while their historic industry slowly erodes. This article explores the potential job market for these blue-collar workers in an unexpected area…technology. Click below to read more.
