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Treason in the Age of Terrorism: An Explanation and Evaluation of Treason’s Return in Democratic St
Treason is an ancient crime, but it fell into disuse in most Western democratic states after World War II. Now it is making a comeback...
Jul 10, 2012
“Shelter Chic”: Can the U.S. Government Make it Work?
This Note discusses government donations of seized counterfeit goods to charitable institutions and the implications of these practices. ...
Jul 10, 2012
NAFTA Cross-Border Trucking: Mexico Retaliates After Congress Stops Mexican Trucks at the Border
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) entitles Mexican tractor-trailers to enter the U.S. to deliver cargo from Mexico. In...
Jul 10, 2012
Establishing an Aggressive Legal Framework for the Future of Wind Energy in Europe
Europe is the world’s frontrunner in wind energy, and European governments are committed to aiding renewable energy entrepreneurs and...
Jul 10, 2012
The Crisis of International Law
This Article delves into the reasons for the current crisis in the traditional international law system, considering how the system...
Jul 10, 2012
UNaccountable? The United Nations, Emergency Powers, and the Rule of Law
For a body committed to the rule of law in theory, the applicability of the rule of law to the United Nations in practice remains oddly...
Jul 10, 2012
Sanctions, Countermeasures, and the Iranian Nuclear Issue
The international community’s response to Iran’s nuclear development program highlights the sometimes complex legal relationship between...
Jul 10, 2012
Say What You Mean: Improved Drafting Resources as a Means for Increasing the Consistency of Interpre
Following the demise of international recognition of the Hull Rule as the standard governing foreign direct investment, countries...
Jul 10, 2012
Sovereignty Migrates in U.S. and Mexican Law: Transnational Influences in Plenary Power and Non-Int
Mexico and the United States exercise sovereignty that is increasingly transnational and less absolute with respect to migration. This...
Jul 10, 2012
Cultivating Farmers’ Rights: Reconciling Food Security, Indigenous Agriculture, and TRIPS
This Note discusses strategies for cultivating Farmers’ Rights internationally. The rise of international treaties awarding intellectual...
Jul 6, 2012
A Chance for Redemption: Revising the “Persecutor Bar” and “Material Support Bar” in the Case of Chi
Armed groups in conflicts around the world frequently exploit child soldiers. Despite the unique experience of child soldiers, who are...
Jul 6, 2012
Greater Mutual Fund Transparency in India: Enhanced Disclosure Protection for India’s Mutual Fund Un
India has been one of the darlings among emerging market economies over the past decade. It has experienced dizzying economic growth...
Jul 6, 2012
The Responsibility for Post-Conflict Reforms: A Critical Assessment of Jus Post Bellum as a Legal Co
The increasing involvement of international actors in various forms of international missions set up to supervise reconstruction or...
Jul 6, 2012
Cyber-Apocalypse Now: Securing the Internet Against Cyberterrorism and Using Universal Jurisdiction
Cyberterrorism has become one of the most significant threats to the national and international security of the modern state, and...
Jul 6, 2012
Taking Prevention Seriously: Developing a Comprehensive Response to Child Trafficking and Sexual Exp
Millions of children are victims of trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation each year. Governments have responded with a range of...
Jul 6, 2012
Private Certification Versus Public Certification in the International Environmental Arena: The Mari
In recent decades, the world’s various fisheries have seen a number of problems, primarily depletion of fish stocks due to overfishing. ...
Jul 6, 2012
The Conflict Between the Alien Tort Statute Litigation and Foreign Amnesty Laws
Since the landmark case Filártiga v. Peña-Irala, foreign individuals have increasingly utilized the Alien Tort Statute to raise claims of...
Jul 6, 2012
Legal Techniques for Dealing with Scientific Uncertainty in Environmental Law
This Article analyzes how scientific uncertainty is handled in international environmental law. It identifies ten legal techniques used...
Jul 6, 2012
Civil Society and Democracy in Japan, Iran, Iraq and Beyond
This Article addresses the mystery of why some countries appear to become democracies seamlessly while others face insurmountable...
Jul 6, 2012
Superior Responsibility of Civilians for International Crimes Committed in Civilian Settings
This Article examines the notion of superior responsibility of civilians for international crimes committed in civilian settings. The...
Jul 6, 2012
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