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Disclosure, Greenwashing, and the Future of ESG Litigation
Get PDFThe Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) disclosure movement is expanding both voluntarily, as businesses choose to disclose this information, and mandatorily, as government agencies impose disclosure requirements. As ESG disclosure expands, so do the litigation risks. “Greenwashing” refers to presenting false or misleading environmental or sustainability (i.e., “green”) qualities of products, services, or practices. Businesses may greenwash consumers as well as investors with false and misleading ESG disclosures in advertising, securities filings, or other public statements activating greenwashing litigation from investors and consumers. This Article addresses (1) the laws and regulations that cover consumer and securities greenwashing litigation, (2) how these forms of greenwashing litigation are evolving, and (3) the synergistic relationships that do, and should, exist between these forms of litigation
Authors as Social Media Managers: How Authors Using Social Media to Market their Books is Changing the Publishing Industry.
No full textThe Three-Dimensional Chess for Parents Facing a Child Protective Services Investigation: Navigating the Child Welfare Exception to the Constitution
Get PDFThis article examines the intricate dynamics faced by parents dur-
ing a child protective services (CPS) investigation, highlighting the complexities of navigating the child welfare system within the framework of constitutional exceptions. It outlines the unique challenges parents en- counter, including legal rights, procedural requirements, and the emotional toll of being under investigation. By analyzing relevant legal standards and the roles of various stakeholders, the article provides essential guidance for parents on how to effectively engage with CPS while protecting their family’s interests. Emphasizing the importance of in- formed advocacy, the article aims to equip parents with the knowledge and strategies necessary to navigate this challenging landscape, ensuring the safety and well-being of their children while safeguarding their constitutional rights
Despair for Democracy
Get PDFIn the convoluted terrain of American democracy, the proliferation of lies, misinformation, conspiracy theories, and paranoid thinking has emerged as a pervasive force, undermining the foundational principles upon which the nation was built. This article embarks on a penetrating exploration of the multifaceted challenges posed by these phenomena, exacerbated by the divisive rhetoric and provocative incitements to violence perpetuated by the Trump administration. As the fabric of truth unravels, the rule of law stands as a critical linchpin in preserving the integrity of democracy, serving as a bulwark against the encroachment of authoritarianism and the unchecked spread of disinformation.
Against this backdrop, this article navigates the complex interplay between democratic ideals and the corrosive influence of falsehoods, delving into the mechanisms through which misinformation proliferates and takes root within society. It illuminates the insidious impact of unchecked deceit on the democratic process, from the erosion of public trust to the exacerbation of social divisions. Furthermore, it underscores the fundamental role of an informed citizenry in safeguarding democracy, advocating for robust media literacy education and a renewed commitment to critical thinking as essential tools in combating the spread of misinformation.
Moreover, this article interrogates the precarious balance between freedom of speech and the dissemination of harmful falsehoods, probing the ethical dilemmas inherent in regulating misinformation without infringing upon civil liberties. It underscores the importance of responsible governance and ethical leadership in fostering a culture of truth and accountability, challenging policymakers to enact legislation that promotes transparency and accountability in the digital age.
In conclusion, “Despair for Democracy” offers a sobering reflection on the challenges confronting American democracy in an era characterized by uncertainty and upheaval. It calls upon citizens, policymakers, and institutions alike to confront the existential threats posed by misinformation and authoritarianism with courage and resolve, reaffirming their commitment to the enduring values of truth, justice, and the rule of law
Free Exercise Challenges to Entheogen Prohibitions: Precedents, Principles, and Issues
Get PDFThis paper examines the conditions for the possibility of future
challenges to prohibitions against the cultivation, distribution, and use of entheogens—substances which reliably induce religious experiences in their users—based on the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment. Smith no longer applies to federal prohibitions against entheogens, because of Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Under the current Gonzalez framework, the Court is given the difficult task of evaluating the cost of the claimant’s exemption against the state’s interest in the general ban; including how the exemption would impact enforcement of the general ban. This is essentially predictive systems-theory and policymaking, something today’s Supreme Court majority would abhor in theory, but is the direction their Free Exercise jurisprudence is heading in general. What “The Pandemic Cases” (e.g., Newsom) illustrate is a Court impulse to impose a clear-and-quick objective standard upon all the subjective uncertainty and chaos surrounding the current Free Exercise analysis. However, this “most favored nation” approach also involves risk-reward calculations, just without the wiggle-room on the conclusion-front once the calculation has been made. Under this doctrine or classical strict scrutiny, the Court will eventually be forced to address certain tensions and open issues essential to clarifying the Free Exercise Clause’s protections regarding the use of entheogens, and more generally
Adverse Childhood Experiences, Perceived Socioeconomic Status and Resilience: Health Consequences in Young Adults
Get PDFVulnerability to trauma, depression, and chronic conditions in adulthood increases with exposure to early life adversity (ACEs) during childhood. This study investigated the effect of adverse early childhood experiences has on depressive symptoms (measured using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Screening scale -CESD), somatic symptoms (measured using Cohen- Hoberman Inventory of Physical symptoms scale- CHIPS), resilience (measured using the Brief Resilience Scale- BRS), and young adult health-related quality-of-life (measured using Health Related Quality of Life scale- HRQOL) among a diverse sample of young adults (average age 27 years old). A diverse sample of 341 participants were recruited for the study using Pace University’s SONA Study Scheduling System Research Platform , social media platforms (i.e., Reddit, Facebook, LinkedIn). The collected data was analyzed utilizing frequencies and descriptive statistics of each variable examined; all statistical analyses met significant values at p \u3c .05. Pearson correlations analysis was conducted for all correlating relationships. The quantitative findings revealed significant relationships between adverse childhood experiences, depressive symptoms, and perceived childhood health. Perceived socioeconomic status was also found to have a strong positive relationship with resilience. Adverse childhood experiences significantly predicted higher levels of depression symptoms later in life and poor perceived childhood health. However, moderation analyses revealed non-significant results, suggesting that perceived socioeconomic status did not moderate the effects of adverse childhood experiences on health-related quality of life and resilience; findings suggest that the study\u27s variables may be impacted by complex confounding factors. Lastly, resilience significantly mediates the relationships between adverse childhood experiences and depression symptoms; resilience partially mediated the relationship between ACEs and somatic symptoms. Resilience was not found to mediate the relationship between ACEs and health related quality of life. Lastly, although a mediation relationship was not determined, a direct relationship was found between ACEs and perceived childhood health
Motivations and Goals of Parents Participating in the Working With Parents Manual Pilot Study
Get PDFUnderstanding the motivations and goals of parents participating in parenting programs is crucial for developing effective parenting programs and keeping participants engaged. This study reviews the motivations and goals of participants in the Working With Parents Manual (WWPM) Pilot Study (Mowder, 2022). The WWPM is based on the Parent Development Theory (PDT) which defines six categories of important parenting behaviors (i.e., Bonding, Discipline, Education, General Welfare and Protection, Responsivity, Sensitivity). The study explores parents\u27 motivations and goals for participating in the WWPM program, the impact participation has on parenting behaviors, and the relationship between parenting goals and program satisfaction. A total of 26 participants were included in quantitative and qualitative data analyses. Results indicate that responsivity was the most common parenting goal of participants in the program, while bonding and sensitivity were the most common primary motivating factors for participants’ enrollment. Additionally, common qualitative themes of improving the parent-child relationship and improving parenting skills were determined. This study finds that participants completing the WWPM gave evidence of significant changes in importance of both positive and negative parenting behaviors. Participant feedback indicates a consistent overall positive view of participation in the WWPM from parents, regardless of specific parenting goal(s). These findings may inform the development and implementation of effective and relevant programs that support positive parenting practices and potentially enhance outcomes for parents, children, and families
Examining Parents’ Attitudes, Practices, and Perceived Competencies Supporting Play in Middle Childhood
Get PDFPlay, especially guided play, has the potential to support learning and development. Parents can become meaningful partners and facilitators of these enriching play experiences. Given the importance of fostering play throughout development and the need for parents to feel confident engaging in play with their children during middle childhood, this study surveyed parents to better understand the attitudes, practices, and perceived competencies regarding play (and guided play in particular) of parents with children aged 6-12. The results of the survey could be used to develop a parent workshop curriculum or education materials featuring play topics and strategies that align with evidence-based best practices. The sample for this study was comprised of 50 parents who consented and completed the survey on Qualtrics. Results indicate that parents in this sample generally feel satisfied and confident engaging in play with their children, with some room for improvement. Parents also believe that play facilitates learning and skill development which was associated with higher confidence and satisfaction in play. Additionally, parents frequently indicated that education and experience foster confidence. Results also demonstrate that parents’ confidence decreases as their child’s age increases. Taken together, parents’ responses lend support to the utility of play interventions and education across the developmental span, including middle childhood, with a focus on guiding and facilitating play
State Constitutions in the Woods
Get PDFBefore the adoption of environmental rights provisions beginning in the 1970s, most state constitutions did not contain provisions that protected the natural environment from degradation. Instead, to the contrary, many constitutions—especially in western states—contained policies that have long entrenched carbon-intensive infrastructures and have favored extractive industries. But starting in the early 1900s, a handful of states began amending their constitutions to incorporate environmental policy provisions. These additions helped preserve forested lands by giving state governments the power to respond to uncontrolled forest fires and adopt policies to prevent deforestation. Other amendments established fish and game commissions as constitutional entities, safeguarding them from political influence. These provisions have largely been ignored in legal scholarship, but they helped form the basis of the environmental constitutionalism that took hold with environmental rights provisions later in the twentieth century. In this Article, I tell the story of these important changes to state constitutional law—and argue that they are highly relevant in understanding the relationship between state constitutions and the environment