Reviews
These are some articles I have chosen to review and talk about.
Please note these are not opinion topics, but more of a chance to talk with and engage with the ideas that are in these articles.
Such examples are:
Why would this be important?
Who gains to benefit from this?
Will the outcome of this trial outcome effect future litigation?
I hope this page grows as time passes, and if you have any ideas on good topics or articles to discuss please contact me!
February 11, 2026:
A landmark Los Angeles trial is underway to determine whether Meta and YouTube can be held responsible for allegedly designing addictive features that harmed a young user’s mental health. The companies deny the addiction claims, arguing that scientific evidence is disputed and that the plaintiff’s struggles stem from other personal and family issues.
How might the outcome of this bellwether trial affect the thousands of similar lawsuits filed against social media companies?
What other companies will the court look to hold liabile?
Will some companies be treated different than others, or all they are all held to the same standard throughout the proceedings?
To what extent should personal and family circumstances factor into determining whether social media was a substantial cause of the plaintiff’s mental health struggles?
February 10, 2026:
Georgia lawmakers have revived a bill that would limit lawsuits against the state’s carpet and textile industry over their use of PFAS, often called “forever chemicals.” The House Judiciary Committee advanced House Bill 211, known as the PFAS Receiver Shield Act, to the full House after a short discussion.
Will other states soon begin to follow Georgia and make their own state sponsored bills?
What role should public input play when lawmakers introduce a significantly revised version of a previously controversial bill?
If manufacturers knew about the environmental risks but continued disposal practices, should that meet the “gross negligence” standard?
January 29, 2026:
Thousands of patients have filed lawsuits against major GLP-1 drugmakers, including Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, alleging that popular weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound caused severe and sometimes permanent health complications.
What will the judge rule when taking into account the European label compared to the label offered in America?
75% of plaintiffs have beeb left with gastroparesis, a condition that delays stomach emptying, with another 8% reporting extreme gastrointestinal injured, what do the other portion of plaintiff's claim?
Will the companies named in the initial lawsuit expand as more generic labeling come out, I even think “Him’s” has a GLP-1 now.
Could these cases set a precedent for how pharmaceutical companies communicate risks for rapidly popularized medications, such as GLP-1’s?
January 28, 2026:
The Court’s ruling could determine when and how a Fed board member may be removed “for cause,” potentially reshaping the independence of the central bank.
How could a Supreme Court ruling allowing or restricting the firing of a Fed governor affect the Federal Reserve’s independence from political influence?
Should the Fed chair’s presence at Supreme Court arguments be viewed as appropriate?
Are there any other court decisions since the Fed’s founding that could influence the courts decision?
What will the courts view as “Cause”
January 15, 2026:
Illinois, Texas, and Colorado are each set to implement laws governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workforce in 2026, all while the federal government has signaled its intent to eliminate state-level regulations on AI.
What challenges might arise because of the tension between the State and Federal governments stance on Artificial Intelligence.
Could these law effect others states? Will other states follow in passing legislation related to AI?
Will the Federal government take issue with Illinois’s Under H.B. 3773 law, even though it modified an existing law?
Will Colorado’s S.B. 24-205 law use of the Attorney General’s power cause any issues?