2022 was a landmark year for crypto policy and regulatory development.[1] The US Congress debated bipartisan legislative proposals to govern crypto markets,[2] regulators from Singapore to the UK set out rules to protect consumers from fraud and misleading advertising in crypto markets. Additionally, the dramatic collapse of Terra/UST accelerated policy efforts to address risks associated with stablecoins,[3] and the more recent demise of FTX[4] reinvigorated the argument that urgent regulatory intervention is needed to ensure the stability of crypto trading platforms and reduce opportunities for regulatory arbitrage.[5] However, one of the biggest pieces of regulatory news in 2022 was that…
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On November 17, 2022, Ticketmaster made headlines at the expense of hardcore Taylor Swift fans, also known as Swifties.[1] On November 1, 2022, the pop artist released her Eras Tour schedule, leaving all ticket sales to be managed by Ticketmaster.[2] The backlash from fans regarding how the sale was handled concluded with action taken against Ticketmaster for antitrust violations.[3] Eras Tour concert tickets could be purchased one of three ways.[4] First, fans could register as “verified fans” through the Ticketmaster website, which would allow them to enter a lottery to buy tickets for certain shows.[5] The “verified fan program” was…
Almost $1.8 trillion in student loans is owed in the United States, and this enormous debt appears to be growing.[1] As the Biden administration fights new legal challenges regarding its plan to provide student borrowers with up to $20,000 in instant debt relief,[2] it is worth analyzing how difficult it is for thousands of American borrowers who struggle to pay off their student loans. This post examines both the current uphill battle borrowers face when trying to discharge their student loans through bankruptcy and the recent efforts to make student loan discharge easier. Obtaining student loan relief through bankruptcy is…