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Continuation of Pre-Flight Testing in the United States
The US continues to be plagued by inconsistencies in Covid testing for flights, to the detriment of various stakeholders
Michael Tozzi
Jun 10, 20224 min read


Keeping Up with Abortion Legislation
Following the leaked draft from the US Supreme Court concerning abortions, here are some of the new abortion laws that may be enforced
Sarah Garde
Jun 3, 20224 min read


Legal News Roundup: April 2022
Here are the top legal news headlines from April 2022 ranging from sanctions against Russia to abortion bans across the US
Victoria Martin Veneti
May 31, 20225 min read


Discrepancies in Employee Sexual Misconduct Reporting at US Public and Private Institutions
This article explores limitations in US law concerning sexual misconduct in public and private schools, hindering the protection of students
Collette Mourier
Apr 8, 20224 min read


The Laws of War: Have War Crimes been Committed in Ukraine?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is being labelled as a war crime. But what is a “war crime”? And can they be proven?
Chloe Squires
Mar 8, 20225 min read


The Big Tech Takedown
In the United States, a war is being waged against "Big Tech" and the climate may allow for the introduction of new antitrust legislation
Anne Lipsett
Feb 19, 20224 min read


The Sullivan Act and the Supreme Court: Are New York's Gun Laws Constitutional?
In the heyday of Tammany Hall’s reign over New York City's politics in the early Twentieth Century, Lower Manhattan was rampant with...
Charles Gorrivan
Feb 4, 20225 min read


"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand": Should the Two-Party System be Scrapped?
This article explores the two-party system and discusses why it exists and whether it should be scrapped in favor of a multi-party system
Anne Lipsett
Dec 7, 20214 min read


The Legal Issues Surrounding "For the People Act"
An analysis of H.R.1, its legal ramifications and its implications for federal and state elections, election law and campaign financing
Martin Duffy
Nov 5, 20215 min read


“Smart” or Criminal?: Donald Trump's Indictment
An examination of the indictments brought against the Trump Organisation and Allan Weisselberg
Kate Chernitsky
Aug 6, 20216 min read


Legal News Roundup: July 2021
July has been a divisive month, from racist online trolls to lockdown restrictions easing . Here are the top legal news headlines
Pippa Davis
Aug 1, 20216 min read


Abandoned Allies: America’s Legacy in Afghanistan
20 years after the US began military involvement in Afghanistan, immigration laws and foreign policies threaten a humanitarian crisis
Michael Tozzi
Jul 20, 20216 min read


Cybersecurity, Alliances and Tensions: Biden’s First Official Overseas Trip
This article discusses President Biden’s first official overseas trip, focusing on both his interaction with NATO and the US-Russia summit.
Caelyn Garbe
Jul 12, 20213 min read


Georgetown University Law Insight
St Andrews alumna Sibilla Grenon discusses her postgraduate law degree at Georgetown University and how to transition into a career in law
Siobhan Ali
Jun 28, 20215 min read

100 Days and 64 Executive Orders: Evaluating the Biden Administration's Governing Strategy
This article analyses the Biden Administration's use of executive orders and why they are an unsuitable alternative to passing legislation.
Kate Chernitsky
Jun 16, 20214 min read


The Necessity of Freedom of Speech
Freedom of speech is necessary for important political discourse and its limitation leads to the vilification of political opponents
Martin Duffy
Jun 13, 20217 min read


A Tale of Two Chinas: Taiwan's Global Position
Taiwan’s statehood is not ambiguous. The willingness of other states to acknowledge it, however, is.
Michael Tozzi
Jun 11, 20217 min read


Legal News Roundup: May 2021
From escalating conflict between Israel and Palestine to LGBTQ healthcare protections in the US, here are some legal news headlines from May
Graham Diack and Reilly Wacyk
Jun 1, 20216 min read


The Rarity of Law Museums
Utilising the American Museum of Tort Law as a case study, this article examines the inherent challenges faced by law museums
Olivia Bousquette
May 18, 20214 min read


An End to Solitary Confinement? The HALT Act and the Future of Criminal Justice in the US
An examination of the HALT Act and solitary confinement within the US criminal justice system
Mayu Sadler
May 16, 20213 min read
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