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Freedom to Die: Germany’s Controversial High Court Decision on the Parameters of Personal Autonomy
Freedom to Die: Germany’s Controversial High Court Decision on the Parameters of Personal Autonomy

By: Laura Stickney

A short analysis of Germany’s Constitutional Court’s decision that bans restrictions on commercially assisted suicide and the debate surrounding the controversial decision.

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MSU ILRJune 17, 2020
The End of the Botswana Elephant Hunting Ban
The End of the Botswana Elephant Hunting Ban

By: Jessica Skelly

Recently, Botswana has lifted its ban on elephant hunting.

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MSU ILRJune 16, 2020
The Coronavirus in Italy
The Coronavirus in Italy

By: Samantha Rothman

The Coronavirus outbreak in Italy has been considered one of the worst in the entire world.

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MSU ILRJune 15, 2020
Canadian Hate Speech Laws: Finding the Appropriate Limit to Freedom of Speech
Canadian Hate Speech Laws: Finding the Appropriate Limit to Freedom of Speech

By: Jacob Vande Zande

A short examination of Canada’s hate speech laws and the debate regarding the appropriate limits to freedom of expression.

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MSU ILRJune 12, 2020
Legal battle comes to an end for famous DJ
Legal battle comes to an end for famous DJ

By: Alexandra Lee Page

Dutch court issues ruling regarding contract dispute between music label Spinnin’ Records and famous DJ Martin Garrix.

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MSU ILRJune 11, 2020
Is Iran on the Verge of a Regime Change?
Is Iran on the Verge of a Regime Change?

By: Joseph Chletsos

With the current political and social climate both internally and externally, is Iran likely to see a change in leadership and power? 

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MSU ILRJune 10, 2020
Argentina’s Progression Towards Women’s Rights
Argentina’s Progression Towards Women’s Rights

By: Lauren Marshall

As one of the world’s most restrictive countries regarding women’s access to abortion and reproductive healthcare, Argentina’s new President allows progression.

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MSU ILRJune 9, 2020
How South Korea’s Legal Framework Helped Flatten the Coronavirus Curve, and Whether the U.S. can Follow.
How South Korea’s Legal Framework Helped Flatten the Coronavirus Curve, and Whether the U.S. can Follow.

By: Daniel Cermak

South Korean legislation allowed for quick and efficient contact tracing of coronavirus cases: can the United States implement similar measures in the absence of explicit legislation?

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MSU ILRJune 4, 2020
Wagner’s Die Walküre v. Jet Engine: How Should the United Kingdom Protect the Hearing of its World-Class Musicians?
Wagner’s Die Walküre v. Jet Engine: How Should the United Kingdom Protect the Hearing of its World-Class Musicians?

By: Michael Bechtel

Following a ruling by England’s Court of Appeals, the Royal Opera House is not required to utilize hearing protection, but should they?

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MSU ILRJune 1, 2020
A Sub-Sharan Exploration! The Ins and Outs of How to Navigate Doing Business in Ethiopia
A Sub-Sharan Exploration! The Ins and Outs of How to Navigate Doing Business in Ethiopia

By: Trevor A. Mason

Savvy investors, look no further than the Horn of Africa for an opportunity to strategically invest in an up-and-coming economic market that is Ethiopia that can provide investors with unique opportunity.

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MSU ILRMay 28, 2020
Women in Environmental Decision Making
Women in Environmental Decision Making

By: Emily Michienzi

This blog will briefly explain the power of incorporating women into environmental policy making and highlight the UN and UNEP’s attempts at facilitating gender mainstreaming.

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MSU ILRMay 27, 2020
Western Powers Big Mad, the Africa and China Partnership
Western Powers Big Mad, the Africa and China Partnership

By: Danielle D. Rogers

This blogpost examines how the controversy surrounding the Africa and China relationship.

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MSU ILRMay 26, 2020
Colonialist Slavery Techniques and Torture Were Used During the Transatlantic Slave Trade and are now Used on Non-Human Animals in Animal Agriculture
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.

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MSU ILRMay 22, 2020
Is COVID-19 a Force Majeure for International Contracts?
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.

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MSU ILRApril 10, 2020
New Lawsuit Against European Food Delivery Service may Provide Clarity to Belgian Peer-to-Peer Economy Law.
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.”

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MSU ILRMarch 11, 2020
Orphanages as a Front for Human Trafficking in the DRC and Africa More Generally
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.

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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
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.

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MSU ILRMarch 9, 2020
Transgenderism and Freedom of Expression: Resolving the Tension Between Competing Rights
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.

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MSU ILRMarch 6, 2020
Women Rights Developments in Egypt Within The Past 20 Years
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.

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MSU ILRMarch 4, 2020
The (Not So) World Wide Web: Russia’s Sovereign Internet Law and Its Effect on Russians’ Access to Information
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.

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MSU ILRMarch 3, 2020
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