Part 53’s Blind Spot: New Fusion Technology and the Fragmentation of Nuclear Regulation
Arturo Espinosa – For most of the twentieth century, nuclear power meant one thing: a large light water reactor—a massive plant with iconic cooling towers, where ordinary water is used to cool and regulate a uranium-fueled reaction that produces electricity. For decades, the technology was settled and had a well-understood risk profile. The regulatory architecture […]
Federal Intervention in College Athletics: Legal Implications of Trump’s College Football Executive Order
Rebekah Brunelle – In a significant and controversial move, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on April 3, 2026 aimed at reshaping the governance of college football (Urgent National Action to Save College Sports). The order signals an unprecedented level of federal involvement in collegiate athletics – an area traditionally governed by private associations, […]
Trademark’s Role After Copyright Expiration: Lessons from Steamboat Willie
Carolina Camus – In January of 2024, Steamboat Willie, the 1928 cartoon character that served as the black-and-white debut of Mickey Mouse, entered the public domain. This meant that for the first time in nearly a century, the earliest depiction of the Mickey Mouse character became free for public use, reproduction, adaptation, and distribution without […]
From the Picket Line to the Bottom Line: Inside New York’s Historic Nursing Strike
Nick Kriak – For forty-one days this winter, the nation’s largest and most complex healthcare market was forced to confront a simple but disruptive reality: hospitals cannot operate without nurses. What began on January 12 as the largest nursing strike in New York City history quickly escalated beyond a mere labor dispute. Nearly 15,000 nurses […]
NIL Deals and the Transfer Portal: The Duke–Mensah Dispute and the Next Phase of College Athletics
Alexander Brenner – College sports are rapidly evolving. The transfer portal and Name, Image , and Likeness (“NIL”) compensation have created a system where college athletes can earn significant amounts of money while also moving between schools without penalty. Just a few years ago, college athletes were not allowed to participate in athletics for a […]
The World Is Running Out of Cheap Oil — And Markets Are Panicking
David Somoza-Cano — On the morning of March 12, 2026, United Airlines stock plummeted 33% in a single trading session. Crude oil surged past $100 a barrel. Tankers were burning in the Persian Gulf. Unexpectedly, Washington authorized the sale of Russian oil that has been sanctioned for years. This is not a routine market correction. […]
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Navigating South Florida’s Rapid Development and Legal Landscape: Insights from the University of Miami Business Law Review Fireside Chat
Kaitlyn Jauregui – South Florida’s rapid development and its legal implications took center stage in a recent fireside chat hosted by the University of Miami Business Law Review. The panel, moderated by Professor Thomas F. Nealon III, provided a comprehensive exploration of the opportunities and challenges associated with our local region’s growth. Florida is a […]
