By Jacob Simon.
In modern society, it is not uncommon for families to move across state and international borders. But, what happens when parents separate and have minor children? Today's post discusses U.S. and international laws regarding child custody and the appropriate venue.
Read MoreBy Steve Ragatzki.
The Turkish government has fired approximately 32,000 teachers since July 2016. While interviewing replacements for the fired teachers, the government has asked questions regarding the applicants preferred columnists, their view on the coup in July 2016, and the current president's most recent speech. This type of vetting deprives refugees of a non-discriminatory education. Continue reading to learn about a similar educational action in the past and how UNESCO addresses the situation.
Read MoreBy Courtney McCausland.
In the conflicts in Syria and Iraq, civilians have been targeted. By any account this is a violation of the laws of armed conflict. The problem, however, arises in determining whether the conflict is domestic or international. Today's post discusses the history of the conflicts, the ramifications of the classification, and a proposed solution.
Read MoreBy Monica Macias.
Sunday, November 20th, is the Universal Children's Day. Today's blog post provides an analysis of the problems children face in immigration court. In particular, the proceedings are viewed as "civil," and therefore, children are not entitled to representation by an attorney. Continue reading to learn about a possible solution for children in immigration court proceedings.
Read MoreBy Hannah Bloom.
Today's blog provides background information regarding the Zika virus. In particular, the post focuses on the potential birth defects for children affected by Zika. Brazil, for example, has seen a drastic rise in children with the birth defect. Continuing reading to learn how Brazil has responded to the epidemic.
Read MoreBy John Napolitano.
The Brexit vote raised many issues. The vote has cast uncertainty on the VAT Tax corporations pay in the UK. Today's post looks at the potential changes in the Vat Tax, or lack thereof, that may occur through the Brexit proceedings.
Read MoreBy Jessie Baker.
The Brexit decision affects more than European Countries, it also has ramifications for the United States. Today's blog post discusses the implications of the Brexit vote on United States, including its impact on the current presidential race.
Read MoreBy Tyler Seling.
Last year, the "Safe Harbor" agreement between the E.U. and the US was invalidated, throwing international data transfer and storage into uncertainty. In February 2016, the E.U.-U.S. "Privacy Shield" was proposed. The "Privacy Shield" was approved on July 8, 2016. Today's post discusses the details of the Privacy Shield and what the future may hold.
Read MoreBy 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.
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