A Tale of Two Banks

The financial world is abuzz with news of the landmark sanctions the US brought against foreign banking giants UBS and HSBC. Nate Hoeschen attempts to make sense of these scandals and the apparently erratic enforcement policy they suggest. Continue reading

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Regulating Our Nation’s Food Waste

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Lauren Bowman discusses strategies for reducing domestic food waste. Continue reading

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Is The University of Maryland’s Exit Fee Puny or Punitive?

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JLPP’s Alex Poe talks about The University of Maryland’s move to the Big Ten Conference and the impact and legality of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s exit fee. Continue reading

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Should We Raise the Minimum Wage?

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Margaret Schmidt examines the current debate on whether the federal minimum wage should be raised to what many call a “living wage.” Continue reading

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Choosing Justices

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With three Supreme Court Justices to celebrate their 80th birthdays in the next four years, it’s likely that we’ll see at least a few new appointees in President Obama’s new term. Nate Hoeschen questions the method used when new justices are chosen. Continue reading

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