Author Archives: UMBLR

ESG and Climate Disclosures: The SEC is Hanging Out Company Greenwash to Dry in 2022

Kaitlyn Jauregui – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) posted two proposed rules to amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on the federal registrar calling for increased climate-related disclosures. If enacted, investors will gain the material knowledge needed to make strategic investments that align with their values. There […]

David v. Goliath: What Will Brian Flores’ Path to Title VII Relief Against the National Football League Look Like?

Matthew Shalna – “Humiliation. Disbelief. Anger.” These are the emotions that former National Football League (NFL) head coach, Brian Flores, experienced after learning his interview with the New York Giants was a “sham.” The team interviewed him only to satisfy the “Rooney Rule” (which requires NFL teams to interview at least one black candidate for […]

Sportsmanlike Conduct: Auction House Spares Bidder From Brady’s Retirement False Start

Jack Flagg – On January 23, 2022, Tom Brady threw his last touchdown pass of the 2021-22 season in a playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Brady connected with Mike Evans for a 55-yard score with 3:20 left to play in the fourth quarter. In celebration, Evans launched the ball into the stands, and […]

Florida Bitcoin Case Challenges Big Tech’s Desire to Stay Deregulated

Rayaan Hossain – Decentralized, digital commodities have transformed our understanding of the monetary system. Bitcoin’s allure comes not only from its novelty (and sometimes anarchy) but also from its perceived anonymity. That anonymity extends to Bitcoin’s creator—Satoshi Nakamoto. Although general consensus held that Satoshi Nakamoto was only a pen name, many people have claimed to […]