By Kelly Kane.
In 1993, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the criminal ban on physician assisted suicide. In 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada reversed the 1993 decision. Today's post discusses the new ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada and its new interpretation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Read MoreBy Stevie Simmons.
Over the past several decades, China has slowly been laying claim to territory within the East and South China Seas. Today's post discusses China's claim to these territories and the rise in tension between China and the United States in the Pacific.
Read MoreBy Andrea Fogelsinger.
Biodiversity ensures ecosystem diversity. Unfortunately, trade liberalization affects the international trade of certain animals. Today's article discusses sharks, how trade liberalization affects our global shark population, and the potential effects on humans.
Read MoreBy Patrick Beauchamp.
Due to terror attacks, many French towns have banned "burkinis." Supporters justify the bans on the basis of secularism. Today's post takes an in-depth look at burkini bans and a recent decision to overturn one of the bans on religious freedom grounds.
Read MoreBy Jacob Simon.
No jurisdiction in the United States will honor spousal support for unwed couples. Canada, on the other hand, allows for spousal support for mere cohabitants. Today's post uses a hypothetical situation involving two law students to see if a Canadian court could require spousal support when one party is Canadian and the other American.
Read MoreBy Rebecca Bradley.
In 2015, a large measles outbreak happened at Disneyland in California. This had sparked a national debate regarding mandatory vaccinations. Today's post looks into international laws regarding vaccinations and how the United States can have an impact on international vaccination laws.
Read MoreBy Hilary McDaniel.
Tuesday October 11th is National Coming Out Day. In the United States, a federal court held that an employer did not discriminate against an employee when it fired her for transitioning from a man to a woman. Today's post discusses how Canadian courts interpret discrimination actions against transgendered citizens as compared to United States courts.
Read MoreBy Abbie Carver.
South Africa enacted legislation prohibiting sexual harassment as a form of gender discrimination. Unfortunately, greater legislative reform is needed to continue to fight for gender equality in South Africa. Continue reading to learn about the current legislation in South Africa addressing the issue of gender discrimination.
Read MoreBy Brad Bourne.
The issue of debris orbiting the Earth is becoming increasingly important as the interest in space travel and colonization increases. Continue reading to see where "outer space" actually begins and what law governs.
Read Moreby Calla Ketchens.
The rise of "new-nationalism" was a large factor in the United Kingdom voting to the leave the European Union. This post discusses the rise of "new-nationalism" in Europe and its potential effects on treaty obligations, particularly Article 33(1) of the Convention on the Status of Refugees.
Read Moreby Laura Bassett.
By this point, the world is well aware of the United Kingdom's decision to the leave the European Union. However, not many people are aware of the process to do so. Continue reading to learn about the governing law and how the United Kingdom will leave the European Union.
Read MoreBy Mikka Burrell.
The Brexit decision has sent shockwaves throughout the EU. Other EU member-states are considering leaving as well. Will France, led by Marine Le Pen, be next?
Read Moreby Steve Ragatzki.
Emperor Akihito has expressed concern about his ability carry out his duties. Unfortunately, under Imperial House Law, he cannot abdicate the throne. What should be changed to allow the Imperial Heir to accede to the throne?
Read MoreBy Andy Brockman.
By now everyone knows about Ryan Lochte and his fabricated story. However, not many people know the laws that he may have violated. Read today's article to see what laws Lochte may have violated and what it means for foreign relations.
Read MoreBy: Angela White.
Ryan Lochte told the world he and three fellow swimmers were robbed at gunpoint. Brazilian authorities demonstrated this was not true. How might this lie affect diplomatic relationships?
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