Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Matthew Brunell, attorney Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court made a landmark decision that could change the way federal agencies make and enforce rules. The Court overturned the Chevron doctrine, a legal principle that had guided courts for over 40 years. Under Chevron, when a law was unclear, agencies had
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Ashley Carpenter, attorney Every day, Americans use the internet for shopping, banking, working, learning, and socializing. Unfortunately, without even realizing it, we upload an enormous amount of personal information. While saving our data can make our digital lives convenient, it also makes us vulnerable. Hackers, identity thieves, and careless companies
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Heather Diehl, attorney In January 2025, the State of Texas filed a lawsuit against Allstate Insurance, one of America’s largest insurers, and Arity, a data and analytics company owned by Allstate. The case has raised a lot of questions for consumers: how much should companies be allowed to learn about
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Zain Pleuthner, attorney Today, money isn’t just paper bills and coins – like the rest of the world, it’s gone digital with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and cryptocurrency has come a long way! It’s crazy that a niche digital experiment is now a big part of finance, affecting investors, businesses,
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Myranda Vaughn, attorney It’s no secret that prescription drugs are sometimes necessary to treat chronic illnesses, fight infections, and, in many cases, save lives. However, many Americans dread a trip to the pharmacy because these medications are so expensive. Compared to other wealthy nations, Americans pay far more for the
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorneys: Dana Nichols, attorney Ashley Carpenter, attorney State Farm claims they’re “Like a Good Neighbor,” but their actions would beg to differ. For many policyholders, State Farm is there to protect their profits – not their people. When it comes time to file a claim, the company often delays, denies, or
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