Alex Ray is a senior at Bridgewater State University majoring in Psychology. ABSTRACT Competency to stand trial has sparked controversy across various disciplines. Like many instances where mental health intersects with law, scholars, mental health practitioners, legal stakeholders, and policymakers struggle to come to a consensus. This piece will detail the basics of competency to … Continue reading Mental Health Law Reform: Competency to Stand Trial
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Unraveling the Legal Framework: The Fight Against Blood Diamond
Elise Bulman is a Sophomore in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service majoring in Global Business. Whether drawn in by their allure, captivated by their brilliance, or enchanted by the dazzling array of hues they possess, there is no question that diamonds remain one of the most highly coveted treasures on Earth. As … Continue reading Unraveling the Legal Framework: The Fight Against Blood Diamond
Legality of Israel’s Attack in Yemen Under International Law
Arjun Kapur is a fourth-year student at the Maharashtra National Law University in Mumbai, Tel Aviv's bombing of a vital Yemeni port in retribution for an earlier militant drone strike has sparked a significant debate regarding the complex interplay of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and the principles governing armed conflict. This piece aims to dissect these issues and comprehensively … Continue reading Legality of Israel’s Attack in Yemen Under International Law
U.S. Whistleblower Law Could Help Fight Iranian-Funded Gangs in Sweden
Benjamin Gicqueau is a Senior in the UC Berkeley x Sciences Po Paris (Europe-Asia Campus) Dual Degree studying Peace & Conflict and Law. In a significant development, the United States passed the Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Whistleblower Improvement Act in late 2022. This act, hailed by whistleblower advocates as a monumental anti-corruption law, reformed and expanded … Continue reading U.S. Whistleblower Law Could Help Fight Iranian-Funded Gangs in Sweden
Condemnation of the 2024 Venezuelan Election Suggests Hope for International Institutions
Julia Nguyen is a first-year in the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University. On Friday, January 10, 2025, Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for his third term as president of Venezuela. This comes after millions of Venezuelans voted against Maduro in hopes of change. The United States and other countries recognize Maduro’s opponent … Continue reading Condemnation of the 2024 Venezuelan Election Suggests Hope for International Institutions
Unilateral Sanctions: A Violation of Article 2 of the United Nations Charter?
Tarazi Mohammed Sheikh is a graduating student at BRAC University, Bangladesh. I. Introduction Unilateral sanctions are often coercive in nature and are applicable to States, non-State actors and individuals who pose threats against international peace and security. Therefore, they often stand against the established principles of international law regarding jurisdiction, raising pertinent questions about the … Continue reading Unilateral Sanctions: A Violation of Article 2 of the United Nations Charter?
A Strict Scrutiny Analysis of the House’s Proposed TikTok “Ban”
Nicholas Williams is a Junior at Georgetown University in the College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in English and Economics. Since becoming a prominent fixture in American culture amidst the COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020, politicians have sought to restrict usage of TikTok in the United States. Former President Donald Trump floated the idea, more than … Continue reading A Strict Scrutiny Analysis of the House’s Proposed TikTok “Ban”
Balancing Fair Trade and Protectionism: The WTO’s Role in Addressing Trade Remedies and Anti-Dumping Measures.
Hashem Al-Saqqaf is a Senior at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, majoring in International Political Economy. In the intricate dance of international trade, the World Trade Organization (WTO) serves as both conductor and choreographer, ensuring that the steps of global commerce are executed with fairness and precision. Central to the WTO's role is its … Continue reading Balancing Fair Trade and Protectionism: The WTO’s Role in Addressing Trade Remedies and Anti-Dumping Measures.
BLURRED LINES: RETHINKING THE PARODY-SATIRE DISTINCTION CREATED IN THE CAMPBELL CASE
Pooja Shree A is a Fourth Year at Jindal Global Law School. The Supreme Court of United States, in Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, held that parodies with a commercial purpose are presumptively not unfair use and would not amount to copyright infringement.[i] This was an instrumental case where the Court dispelled the undue emphasis placed by … Continue reading BLURRED LINES: RETHINKING THE PARODY-SATIRE DISTINCTION CREATED IN THE CAMPBELL CASE
Post-Dobbs Consequences: Fetal Personhood Laws
Paige Gilbert is a Sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University, majoring in Government and Justice and Peace Studies. The Alabama Supreme Court’s February 16, 2024, ruling to consider frozen embryos “children” under state law reflects the unsurprising consequences of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade (1973)in June 2022 and … Continue reading Post-Dobbs Consequences: Fetal Personhood Laws