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The Groseta Act: Consumer Transparency or Economic Protectionism

Nov 09, 2026

By Jessica Van Woerkom. IntroductionOn June 19, 2026, the Groseta Act (the “Act”) was signed into law by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs. The Act requires that “the manufacturer, packager or retailer of a food product that is derived from cultivated cells…

ALPRs: You’re Being Watched, Arizona.

Nov 02, 2026

By Hunter Smith. In 1949, George Orwell envisioned a dystopian society where the government constantly surveilled its citizens. While “1984” was certainly a powerful voice of warning, a surveillance state like the one Orwell imagined was not thought to be possible.…

“ChatGPT It”: Could ChatGPT’s Coined Phrase Lead to Genericide?

Nov 02, 2026

By Rachel Busse. As the use of AI in day-to-day life becomes increasingly prevalent, consumers are acquainting themselves with various AI tools created and marketed by different companies. However, it has become clear in recent years that ChatGPT has taken its…

From a Phoenix Favorite to Bankruptcy Court: What Happened to True Food Kitchen?

Oct 26, 2026

By Hallie Hymovitch. Sam Fox—a household name behind many of the Valley’s most popular dining and hospitality establishments—founded True Food Kitchen in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2008, alongside Dr. Andrew Weil. However, after growing to 46 locations across the country, the restaurant…

The Big 12 vs. Texas Tech & the SEC vs. LSU: A New Model for Rule Enforcement?

Oct 19, 2026

By Parker Savage. IntroductionIn recent years, the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (“NCAA”) bylaws have been subject to scrutiny from courts around the country. In NCAA v. Alston, the Supreme Court unanimously reaffirmed that the NCAA was subject to antitrust scrutiny. Since…

States Take the Lead: The Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Settlement

Oct 19, 2026

By Rachel Haugen. IntroductionOn December 8, 2025, Paramount Skydance Corporation (“Paramount”), announced an offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (“Warner Bros.”), outbidding Netflix’s previous deal with Warner Bros by $18 billion. Paramount offered to pay cash for $30 per share…

Judicial Jests: Should Judges Be Funny?

Oct 12, 2026

By Maria Wilkins. When asked to picture a judge, one might imagine a stoic arbiter, clad in severe black robes and presiding over their courtroom with an unflinching commitment to decorum and tradition. This image often plays out in judicial opinions,…

Updates to SNAP Benefits Following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Enactment

Oct 12, 2026

By Dillynn Buffington.Why is SNAP Changing?On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was signed into law. Subtitle A, “Nutrition,” makes substantial changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”), including how it’s run, who qualifies, and…

Arizona v. Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc: A Piece of the National Greenwashing Puzzle

Oct 12, 2026

By Olive Latham-Hill.The Complaint:In August of 2025 Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sued Reynolds Consumer Products alleging that the company lied to Arizona consumers through misleading packaging of their Hefty trashbags. The claim specifically alleged that Reynolds “deceptively marketed its…

One Voter, Two Electorates: Arizona’s Proof-of-Citizenship Law and the Federalism Problem in Voter Registration

Oct 05, 2026

By Iuri Macedo Piovezan, M.A.An Arizona voter can be eligible to vote for Congress but not for the Arizona Legislature. That unusual result is not necessarily because the voter satisfies different substantive citizenship qualifications for the two elections. Instead, it…

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