Colonialist Slavery Techniques and Torture Were Used During the Transatlantic Slave Trade and are now Used on Non-Human Animals in Animal Agriculture

By: Jessica A. Chapman

Historic, transatlantic slave trade conditions and modern animal agriculture conditions are eerily similar; parties transitioned from the oppression and exploitation of one population to another population for capital gain.

MSU ILRMay 22, 2020

Is COVID-19 a Force Majeure for International Contracts?

By: Austin Blessing

COVID-19 has affected daily life throughout the globe and has created many legal issues, including potentially impacting contracts through the concept of force majeure.

MSU ILRApril 10, 2020

New Lawsuit Against European Food Delivery Service may Provide Clarity to Belgian Peer-to-Peer Economy Law.

By: Daniel Cermak

A new lawsuit may clear up some ambiguities in a Belgian gig economy act and have a large impact on “side hustles.”

MSU ILRMarch 11, 2020

Orphanages as a Front for Human Trafficking in the DRC and Africa More Generally

By: Austin Blessing

The DRC is currently suffering through multiple crises including Ebola and armed conflict, but one additional issue that ought not be overlooked is severe problems with their orphanages, including some being used as a front to traffic children, many of whom are not even orphans.

MSU ILRMarch 10, 2020

The World Health Organization’s Capacity to Improve the Meat and Animal Byproduct Industry as well as the Industry’s Impact on Consumers and the Environment

By: Jessica A. Chapman

The World Health Organization could promote improved human health, environmental preservation, and compassionate animal agriculture practices by publishing resources and proposing labeling guidelines that identify the risks of consuming meat and animal byproducts.

MSU ILRMarch 9, 2020

Transgenderism and Freedom of Expression: Resolving the Tension Between Competing Rights

By: Jacob Vande Zande

A short examination of how the United Kingdom approached striking a balance between transgender rights and the freedom of religion and expression.

MSU ILRMarch 6, 2020

Women Rights Developments in Egypt Within The Past 20 Years

By: Wesam Shahed

A short analysis of the development of women’s rights recently in Egypt.

MSU ILRMarch 4, 2020

The (Not So) World Wide Web: Russia’s Sovereign Internet Law and Its Effect on Russians’ Access to Information

By: Laura Stickney

A short analysis of Russia’s Sovereign Internet law and its potential effect on Russian citizens’ access to information, free expression, and general concerns for Russia’s internet infrastructure.

MSU ILRMarch 3, 2020

A Freeze on the Right to Freeze: Single Women Fight for Their Right to Freeze Their Eggs

By: Samantha Rothman

Single women in China are not allowed to freeze their eggs. There is current litigation, the first of its kind in China, challenging the ban.

MSU ILRMarch 2, 2020

Social Media data – the new tool to beat tax evasion in France

By: Alexandra Lee Page

The French government now has the green light to proceed ahead with a new three (3) plan to scan social media accounts to help detect tax avoidance.

MSU ILRFebruary 28, 2020

CBP Preclearance: “American Soil” Abroad

By: Michael Moran

What country are you “in” when you are in an International Airport?

MSU ILRFebruary 27, 2020

WITH THE UNITED STATES GONE, WHAT IS NEXT FOR SYRIA?

By: Joseph Chletsos

With the United States no longer in Syria, this will briefly discuss the possibilities for Syria.

MSU ILRFebruary 26, 2020

Ready, Set, Export! Considerations for Companies Exporting Products to Brazil

By: Trevor A. Mason

Companies who wish to export products to Brazil should consider a number of factors, including taxes, Brazilian culture and economic climate in order to successfully navigate the region.

MSU ILRFebruary 25, 2020