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Cornell International Law Journal Online
Killing In the Game of: Holding Qatar Responsible For Migrant Worker Abuse, Vol. 56.1
Evangeline Charles
“FIFA stands for discipline, respect, fair-play, not just on the field of play, but in our society as well.” At the start of the twentieth century, Qatar was famous for something that may seem unfathomable today—pearl diving. Then it struck oil. Once known as the poorer neighbor of the other Saudi countries, Qatar is now…
Aug 2023
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In Re Section 301 Litigation, Vol. 56.1
Nicholas Moran
Introduction Glistening racks of aluminum frames hang from industrial beams, as orange-vested laborers walk through chest-high rows of bike tires. South Carolina’s Kent Bikes produces 350,000 bikes annually from its 200,000 square-foot domestic plant, and employs 130 Americans. Kent’s output relies heavily on Chinese and Taiwanese part imports, which now come with import tariffs of…
Aug 2023
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International Data Transfer Challenges: Lack of Trust in U.S. Data Protection Mechanisms, Vol. 56.1
Amit Avram
It used to be the case that companies from the European Union could freely and legally transfer their consumer data to companies located in the United States without adhering to today’s strict requirements and safeguards. This smooth transfer process was a byproduct of the adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy Shield, which was what initially…
Aug 2023
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The Global Race to End Dog Racing: An Analysis of Legal vs. Social Power, Vol. 56.1
Alex Lefkowitz
Introduction As society turns a critical eye toward animal rights issues and the humane treatment of living things, global legal systems have met the people’s dismay with mixed responses. Greyhound racing provides a good case study into the way governments respond to growing public concerns. Over the past several decades, many animal rights lobbyist groups…
Aug 2023
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Defining Incurable: The Legality of Medical Assistance in Dying for Mental Illness in Canada, Vol. 56.1
Brianna Ramos
Medical Assitance in Dying in Canada Canada legalized medical assistance in dying (MAID) in 2016, following a Supreme Court Case, Carter v. Canada, where the Court held that prohibiting MAID violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Over 30,000 people have used MAID since its legalization, with 10,064 patients in 2021, accounting for 3.3%…
Aug 2023
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How Does International Law Apply to the Chinese Balloon?, Vol. 56.1
Nicholas Moran
Introduction Sooty piles of gray stone rose into an overcast gray sky. One could barely distinguish the two grays. Neon vests shone sharply against the gray, worn on workers scurrying about the hard-rock mines of Montana’s hill country. Miner Michael Alverson’s gaze drifted to the sky and noticed the moon. Soon another moon grew apparent…
Aug 2023
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TikTok: The Clock is Ticking on Online Copyright Infringement, Vol. 56.1
Alex Lefkowitz
Background On January 1st, 2021, a new blanket licensing system was established by the Music Modernization Act. This system, facilitated by the Mechanical Licensing Collective, is one of many steps in the ongoing battle to distribute royalties to their rightful copyright owners across the globe. Historically, songwriters and musicians received mechanical royalties every time their…
Aug 2023
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Holding Back the Tiers: Can FINRA Benefit From India’s Tiered Arbitration Mechanism?, Vol. 56.1
Evangeline Charles
“The courts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputes begins. They should be the places where the disputes end after alternative methods of resolving disputes have been considered and tried.” — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to a variety of processes and techniques…
Aug 2023
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The Other War Russia is Waging: Putin’s Attack on LGBTQ+ Rights Villainizes Individuals in His Campaign Against Western Values, Vol. 56.1
Brianna Ramos
Introduction Following its restrictive 2013 anti-LGBT propaganda law, which liberally punished what Russia calls “the promotion of non-traditional sexual relationships to minors,” the Russian government signed into law on December 5, 2022, an anti-LGBT bill expanding criminal liability for the dissemination of “LGBT propaganda” amongst adults. While the 2013 law restricted displays of homosexual lifestyles…
Aug 2023
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Fake News in International Conflicts: A Humanitarian Crisis in the Post-Truth Era, Vol. 55
Fu Kwong-or Ricky
Introduction “World War III is coming,” is it ‘fake news’? On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, or “special military operation,” three days after Russia officially recognized the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic. Shortly after the whole world witnessed the largest military conflict in Europe since World War…
Jul 2022