South African Rape Crisis: Are President Ramaphosa’s Suggested Measures Enough to End the Crisis?

President Ramaphosa seeks to address the South African rape crisis. He suggested changes to sentencing for offenders and better skilled police and prosecutors. But will these changes be enough to address the crisis?

MSU ILRFebruary 26, 2019Ashley Martin, South Africa

Trouble for Christian Louboutin’s “Red Sole Trademark” in India

Interested in learning more about how the High Court in India has ruled that Louboutin’s Red Sole Trademark is not protected by India Law?

MSU ILRFebruary 12, 2019India, Kelsey Elling, Trademark

Yellow Vest and the Political Unrest

The Gilets Janues have been protesting in France due to high oil taxes and a poor economy. Recently the protestors received concessions from the French government. What are the results of these concessions for the French economy.

MSU ILRFebruary 5, 2019John Dunnam, France, Yellow Vest, GiletsJaunes

Rehabilitative Promise: Why Norway Uses Restorative Justice in Juvenile Law

Should juvenile offenders be punished punitively or restoratively? The Convention on the Rights of the Child endorses a restorative approach, emphasizing the rehabilitative promise in young offenders. Norway and 195 other jurisdictions have adopted this approach; however, the United States has not. This blog discusses Norway’s restorative juvenile justice system and urges the United States to adopt the same.

MSU ILRJanuary 24, 2019Emily Bauer, Juvenile Law

Diesel Vehicles in Germany: A Thing of the Past?

By Kaitlin Allen

Diesel was once thought to be a potential solution to global warming because it produces less carbon dioxide than regular gasoline. Now older model diesel vehicles are being banned in cities across Germany to help improve air quality.

MSU ILRJanuary 17, 2019Kaitlin Allen, Germany