By Gary Cooper.
China and the US are two of the worlds predominant economic powers and are two of the foremost markets for intellectual property. China’s IP laws are relatively new, but they protect patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets in similar ways to the US Laws. A basic understanding of the Chinese IP regime is important for any IP attorney, and an understanding of the Chinese Laws on IP is important for adequate client counseling.
Read MoreBy: Emily Bengel.
Comedian Munuwar Faruqui was about to begin his stand-up comedy set when he was arrested for making a joke that made fun of the Hindu religion. The only wrinkle: that he had not even begun to make the joke. The Constitution of India grants freedom of speech, but just how broad is this freedom and is the government free to regulate as it sees fit?
Read MoreBy: Mary Bradley.
Students and educators face myriad challenges with remote learning. One challenge is making sure students are protected when online, and the United Kingdom is taking steps to ensure this is happening.
Read MoreBy: Clifford (Gary) Cooper II.
The easiest way to be an American with JD and work in France is to plan ahead and obtain a joint JD and Master’s degree that qualifies one to work in either country. If one has not done this, working in France is much more difficult due to numerous hurdles such as the difference in legal system, language barriers, and the inherent bias by the French for all things French. However, it is possible to overcome these hurdles and to become ‘An American in Paris.’
Read MoreBy: Dominick Cortez.
Free and fair elections are the bedrock of any democracy, and the United Nations realized this in 1948 when it enshrined the right to vote and universal suffrage in its Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Now, the idyllic standards produced by the United Nations in this document and many others are instituted throughout the world by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and its Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR).
Read MoreBy: Joe Giacalone.
Italy is currently in the process of prosecuting a major case against organized crime on a scale that has not been seen for decades.
Read MoreBy: Bradley Harrah.
This article explores the Ireland Supreme Court decision as to how Subway’s franchisees must characterize bread under its Value Added Tax system.
Read MoreBy: Douglas M. Johnson.
Most countries recognize and protect cultural heritage sites, and while Croatia does too, it failed to protect an iconic piece of architecture. Renowned Croatian Architects Ante and Vlasta Vulin’s Matulja House was demolished despite a decree granting it government-protected cultural status. Its demolition shows that a government’s administrative incompetence can allow for the destruction of cultural landmarks and no-one can be held accountable.
Read MoreBy: Simmone Kapadia.
Australia’s freedom of speech protections are not enumerated in its constitution. Instead, Australia’s freedom of speech protections are “implied” protections rooted in case law and international conventions.
Read MoreBy: Andrew Malec.
The U.N. has continually denounced the use of nuclear weapons since its creation. Now, more than 75 years after the use of nuclear weapons at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, international law bans the use of nuclear weapons.
Read MoreBy: Tessa Mallett.
In November 2020, Norway expanded its hate speech law to protect transgender and bisexual individuals. While many view this as the right step forward, others believe this will further restrict freedom of expression in Norway.
Read MoreBy: Adara Manamperi.
As the WTO delays the creation of a proposal which allows intellectual property rights to be waived with regards to the COVID-19 drugs and vaccines, thus allowing developing countries to use the drugs and vaccines, the question still remains what these developing countries can do if the proposal is denied. Under existing WTO agreements and declarations, there are some possible ways that these developing countries can perhaps have access to these drugs and vaccines.
Read MoreBy: Margaret Marshall.
What happens to your electronics when you throw them away? This blog post delves into electronic waste “e-waste” and how Nigeria has become a dumping ground for Western nations, like the United States, to throw away unwanted electronics. E-waste has not only polluted Nigeria’s environment and people, but it has also shed light on the issues of environmental racism.
Read MoreBy: Jasmine Shafquat.
Canada has avidly advocated for the end of child marriage abroad. Yet, interestingly enough, child marriage is still a persistent problem within the country’s own borders. This finding has shown that additional domestic changes are needed in order for Canada to truly advance the global effort to end child marriage.
Read MoreBy: Konrad Starostka.
Navalny’s assassination attempt has fueled protests across Russia. However, Russia continues to defy international treaties to suppress its opposition.
Read MoreBy: Peter Veldkamp.
Suicide rates in Greenland, particularly among young men, are largely unknown, despite being the highest in the world. This article explores some of the leading theories as to why such a phenomenon continues to exist.
Read MoreBy: Alexandra Welke.
Saudi Arabia continues to use the death penalty as a punishment for certain crimes. Recently, Saudi Arabia announced a new law that will prohibit the use of the death penalty on minor offenders. However, it remains uncertain whether the new law will be passed and when the minors on death row will be resentenced.
Read MoreBy: Megan Wilson.
Online spending was already increasing, but global shutdowns and stay-at-home orders accelerated that transition. In a world that has typically taxed based on physical presence, governments are experimenting with new ways to ensure they receive the revenue necessary to function.
Read MoreBy: Emily Bengel.
In Germany, youths are allowed to purchase and consume beer and wine in public without supervision at age 16. The hands-off nature of Germany’s alcohol regulatory scheme would seem to be an effort to reduce the negative effects of alcohol on society. The problem is that it seems like the system is not working, as Germany’s public is no less alcoholic than the rest of the world.
Read MoreBy: Mary Bradley.
South Africa has one of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world and President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken steps to address the issue. However, murders following COVID-19 lockdowns underscore the country’s immediate need to implement laws and protections for women.
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