In this blog post, 2L Staffer Alison Adkins discusses pending climate-related legislation known as the Environmental Justice for All Act. Adkins raises and dismisses the four primary criticisms against the Act and advocates for its adoption.
COVID-19 and its Impact on the Equine Industry of Kentucky: A look at the Kentucky Derby
While COVID-19 has certainly hurt Churchill Downs and the city of Louisville, its effects can be felt by the entire equine industry. Racetracks, stables, and rescues alike will have to find new ways to create revenue and stay in business. Staffer Emily Allender examines the effects of the pandemic on the equine industry and how those involved have adapted.
More Fun Than A Barrel of Bourbon: An Analysis of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau’s Decision Against Defining “Oak Barrel”
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!
Recent Trump Legal Opinion Puts Migratory Birds at Risk
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.
Derby and Keeneland Coronavirus Responses and Constitutional Claims for Adversely Affected Businesses
Bailing Out Big Oil: An Economic and Moral Dilemma
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.
Bureaucratic Paralysis Strangling Big Hemp Business
The Beauty Industry Needs a Serious Makeover: Why More FDA Regulations in the Cosmetic Industry are Imperative
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.
