Category Archives: UMBLR Insights

The Price of Principles: How Consumer Spending is Driving the Corporate DEI Debate

Carolina Sanchez – Costco Wholesale is making headlines for more than just its $1.50 hotdog combos. Costco shareholders recently took a decisive stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) by overwhelmingly rejecting a proposal to assess any risks posed by its DEI practices–98% of its shareholders voted against the proposal. Meanwhile, other major corporations, including […]

Florida’s Current Flood Disclosure Laws Leave Homebuyers in Deep Water

Natalie Hollander – Florida’s real estate market is one of the most dynamic in the country, but it faces significant challenges due to increasing flood risks. As climate change intensifies, rising sea levels and extreme weather events threaten the value and stability of homes throughout the state. Despite these dangers, Florida’s legal framework for real […]

The True Cost of Fashion? Ignoring Shareholders

Carolina Varas – Fashion has a price, but accurately representing information to shareholders does not. Yet for Capri Holdings, the cost of failing to do so is proving to be steep. Capri Holdings Limited, a multinational fashion holding company, owns globally recognized brands such as Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors. Similarly, Tapestry Inc., an […]

Fair Use in the Age of AI

Carolina Gomez – We have officially entered the Age of AI. As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries, legal battles over its development are intensifying. Copyright owners across the nation are suing AI companies for illegally using their copyrighted materials to develop AI models. Among the plaintiffs are authors, visual artists, media companies, and music-industry […]