Author Archives: UMBLR

Montana Lawmakers: Anti-Robocall bill gets an “A” for effort, but falls flat

Harrison Strows – The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently struck down a Montana statute that sought to prohibit certain types of robocalls—namely, those that made commercial or political solicitations. The case was Victory Processing v. Fox, where the Ninth Circuit held that Montana’s anti-robocall law unconstitutionally violated the First Amendment. At first glance, this […]

What is the First Amendment’s Place in the Modern Era?

Alexander Cohen – The Founding Fathers’ establishment of the right to freedom of speech in the Bill of Rights was pivotal for American’s civil liberties. The purpose of creating a clear and unambiguous right to free speech was clear, as the Founding Fathers understood that freedoms of thought, expression, and speech formed the foundation of […]

Florida Courts Open for Business?

Samuel Ludington – There are many reasons why companies would want to do business in Florida: it’s iconic beaches, tropical weather, premier university system, diverse workforce, world-class seaports, exponential population growth, and proximity to the emerging Latin American and Caribbean markets all make Florida an attractive state for expanding companies. Despite the advantages Florida enjoys, […]

Rate Cuts, Repo Ops, and Recessions: How the Fed is Quietly Cleaning up Donald Trump’s Messes

Jordan Saddoris – In today’s alternate reality where a single tweet swings financial markets by the billions, the Federal Reserve is quietly making policy decisions that protect against increasing market volatility and recessionary fears. Slowing global growth, never-ending trade negotiations with China, and rising political uncertainty have led to serious recessionary fears in US markets. […]