On July 9, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a workshop focused on perceived “dangers” arising from unfair or deceptive trade practices in marketing a variety of health care services falling under the label of...more
On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major decision in United States v. Skrmetti, allowing Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors to take effect. The ruling reflects a substantial realignment in...more
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Special thanks to summer associate Sheridan Organ for her contributions to this article. On May 4, 2023, the Florida Senate passed SB 254 by a sweeping vote of 83 to 23. This law, which imposes restrictions on...more
On May 10, 2023, the Missouri legislature passed a bill restricting access to gender affirming care for individuals under the age of 18. The bill is now headed to Governor Parson’s desk for signature...more
On May 4, 2023, SB 254 passed the Florida Senate by a safe majority vote of 83 to 28 and is now on Governor DeSantis’s desk for approval. Once signed (expected shortly) , this law will take immediate effect and disrupt the...more