Tag Archives: business

TD Bank’s $3 Billion Wake-Up Call

Emily Brafman – On October 10, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that TD Bank has historically become the largest U.S. financial institution to plead guilty to failing to uphold anti-money laundering (AML) standards under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), failing to file accurate Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), and engaging in money laundering. This […]

Pills, Power, and Profits: Unpacking the FTC’s Crackdown on PBMs and the Drug Pricing Dilemma

Noel C. Rodriguez – Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against “The Big Three” pharmacy benefit managers (PMBs)– CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx– claiming that these companies manipulate drug prices to their advantage and contribute to the harsh realities Americans face in trying to afford life-saving medications. PBMs have played […]

Consumer Safety at Risk: Examining the Supplement Industry Post-DSHEA

Genesis Fajardo – In light of the growing trend of health gurus and supplement enthusiasts, the market’s unprecedented expansion has raised significant concerns about consumer safety and regulatory practices. The passage of the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act (DSHEA) in 1994 transformed the supplement industry, increasing its market value from $4 billion to over […]

Is the Magic of Disney Hiding a Dark Legal Strategy? A Look into Arbitration Clauses and Their Power

Jackson Weatherall – Disney World, often revered as the most magical place on Earth—a place of joy, laughter, and excitement- became a legal nightmare for one New York family. Tragically, 42-year-old doctor Konokporn Tangsuan died last year after dining with her husband and mother at the Raglan Road Irish Pub in Disney Springs. Despite Tangsuan […]