Kayla Trafford

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Kayla Trafford

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Kayla Trafford is a third-year JD student at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. She is originally from Phoenix, Arizona, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arizona. Kayla earned a Bachelor of Arts in Law with a minor in Business Administration. During her undergraduate, she participated in the first-ever undergraduate legal clinic which solidified her passion to attend law school and become a lawyer.

Kayla is interested in pursuing a career in corporate law. Currently, she is a member of the Community Economic Development Clinic at the Sturm College of Law which is a transactional law clinic that provides free legal services to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in the Denver community. During law school, Kayla has also participated in trial advocacy and was a finalist in the 1L Crosstown Mock Trial Competition.

Outside of law school, Kayla enjoys hiking, backpacking, camping, skiing, and taking her German Shepherd named Ozzy to the lake to do his favorite activity - collect rocks!

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Grocery Giants at a Crossroads: The Battle Over the Kroger-Albertsons Merger

The U.S. grocery industry witnessed a significant development with the proposed merger of two of its largest players: Kroger and Albertsons. Announced in October 2022, this merger aims to create a powerhouse capable of competing with giants like Walmart and Amazon. (Phil Lempert, Forbes). However, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) pursued legal action to block Kroger's bid for Albertsons, citing concerns over potential harm to competition, which could lead to higher prices and lower wages. (Georgetown University). This article explores the FTC's challenge to the Kroger-Albertsons merger, detailing the FTC's competition concerns, Kroger’s perspective on the matter, strategic store divestitures, and the potential effects on the grocery industry and consumers.

Redefining Agency Power: The Impact of Loper Bright and Jarkesy on the Administrative State

Executive branch administrative agencies in the U.S. are facing increasing scrutiny and opposition. The U.S. Supreme Court is currently grappling with constitutional challenges to administrative agencies powers and procedures through landmark cases Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, No. 22-451 (U.S. May 1, 2023) and SEC v. Jarkesy, No. 22-859 (U.S. Oct. 30, 2023). These cases reflect the ongoing debates regarding the scope and limits of administrative power in the U.S. This article delves into the cases of Loper Bright and Jarkesy and illustrates how challenges to the current power exercised by administrative agencies may impact the regulatory landscape for public companies, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and market integrity.  

The De Minimis Exemption: A New Era for Retail and Its Global Implications

The de minimis exemption, a trade rule nearly a century old, has significantly reshaped the retail landscape, granting foreign e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu a significant advantage over American retailers. (Jordyn Holman, The New York Times). The de minimis exemption is fueling rapid growth for these companies by allowing low-cost packages to enter the U.S. duty-free. (Yuka Hayashi et. al, The Wall Street Journal). However, the rule also raises pressing concerns regarding unfair competition, labor practices, sustainability, and the impact on U.S. tax revenues and product safety. This article explores the de minimis exemption, its role in the exponential growth of retailers such as Shein and Temu, the various concerns it presents for U.S. consumers and the U.S. government, and the potential impact of this exemption on the future of the retail industry.