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By Sophie Park

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President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The fate of NAFTA is up in the air as negotiators from the United States, Canada, and Mexico try to find agreeable terms. This note examines the brief history of NAFTA and what formidable legal challenges the United States would face if it arbitrarily exits the agreement. The plain text of NAFTA does not allow clear and legally effective withdrawal from it, and the Foreign Affairs Power under the United States Constitution mandates the participation of Congress on the issue.… Read the rest

By Stuart Walker

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Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have the ability to sell or share customer data without consent and internet users have few broadband alternatives. Based on an analysis of preemption cases involving the FCC, it is likely that states’ efforts to regulate ISPs with their own privacy laws would be preempted by the FCC. The best solution for meaningful change is broad federal privacy legislation that addresses ISPs and internet companies that has a customizable balance between business and user privacy interests.… Read the rest

By Brittany Wiegand

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Cybercrime damages are expected to be in the trillions by 2021. Law firms’ data security is only becoming more relevant and important, yet technological advancements far outpace governmental standards and frameworks to assist businesses in protecting clients’ security. This note argues that the Federal Trade Commission stands in a position to take the lead in regulation and security enforcement and that the FTC should promulgate regulations to prevent future security breaches.… Read the rest

By Victoria Wojciechowski

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This Note explores the effect of Monsanto’s licensing agreement on American farming. Monsanto controls 93% of U.S. soybean seeds and 80% of U.S. corn seeds, leaving American farmers little to no choice when it comes to buying their seeds. These seeds require the farmers to consent to a strict licensing agreement. This Note provides background information on cases against American farmers based on Monsanto’s licensing agreement.… Read the rest