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Growing Concerns: Foreign Ownership of Agricultural Land Takes Center Stage in 2023

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State legislatures across the country have been grappling with the issue of foreign ownership of agricultural land. This issue, which gained attention at both the federal and state levels in 2023, is the second most significant development in ag law and tax for that year. While it is not a new issue, foreign ownership of agricultural land has long been a concern due to its implications for national security and the food supply. Under English common law, aliens were restricted from acquiring land without the approval of the King. This restriction was based on the … Read more

Unveiling the Dark Side of Social Media: The Growing Concerns and Calls for Stronger Internet Safety Regulations

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Syracuse, NY – Social media use among children and teenagers has become a prevalent issue, with harmful effects on mental health and overall well-being. As members of Gen Z, we have grown up with social media as a significant part of our lives. While we may have enjoyed a childhood free from online platforms, our tween and teenage years were dominated by social media. This shift has had negative impacts on our generation, as evidenced by increased rates of depression and anxiety among teens. When we were in middle school, social media became an essential … Read more

The Growing Concern: Legal Experts, Regulators, and CEOs Sound the Alarm on AI’s Risks to Global Economy and Society

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San Francisco, California – The concerns around artificial intelligence (AI) have expanded beyond Silicon Valley and are now reaching the legal system, global business gatherings, and top Wall Street regulators. Recent reports have highlighted the potential risks and dangers associated with AI, raising alarm bells among various sectors. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a self-regulator of the securities industry, recently classified AI as an “emerging risk.” Additionally, the World Economic Forum (WEF) conducted a survey during its annual conference in Davos, Switzerland, revealing that AI-driven misinformation is the most significant near-term threat to the … Read more

Growing Bipartisan Support for Online Restrictions to Tackle Teen Mental Health and Social Media Addiction

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ALBANY, New York – Governors and state legislators across the United States are rallying behind proposals aimed at limiting the usage of social media by teenagers. As the tech industry finds itself entangled in legal battles to fend off regulation efforts, bipartisan support for such restrictions is growing. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, emphasized the urgent need to address youth mental health and social media addiction in her recent State of the State speech. Hochul vowed to tackle the “scourge of social media” that has plagued the Empire State, highlighting the detrimental impact … Read more