"Monkey Business": Bored Ape NFT vs. Ryder Ripps
Using the suit between Bored Ape NFT versus Ryder Ripps, this article considers its implications for Ripps, NFTs and copyright infrigements
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Owen Schacht
- 6 days ago
- 10 min
A Conversation with Former Colombian Congressman David Ernesto Pulido Novoa
David Pulido served as a member of the Colombian House of Representatives (Cámara de Representantes de Colombia) from 2018 until 2022. In...
Owen Schacht
- Nov 22
- 4 min
Gustavo Petro’s Pursuit of ‘Paz Total’ in Colombia
Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez swam against the tide this past August, becoming Colombia’s first leftist president and vice president,...
Ciaran Zanna
- Nov 17
- 4 min
Why the UK is Correct to Want to Leave the European Convention of Human Rights
Recent discourse over the UK's Rwanda Policy has brought the ECHR to the foreground, particularly whether the UK should leave it.
Bea Wilding
- Nov 15
- 5 min
The Progression of Iranian Hijab Law
Cultural Dress Laws Hijab law in Iran has gone through various iterations, ranging from more to less restrictive, but the present regime...
Ilhan Alp Yilmaz
- Nov 8
- 4 min
Just Enough, Not Too Late: Barristers Vote to End Strike
English and Welsh criminal barristers have voted to end strikes, although not everyone is certain that the deal reached with the government.
Sarah Garde
- Nov 5
- 4 min
Is the Russian Annexation of Ukraine Actually Illegal?
Since February, a consensus has emerged: by its invasion of Ukraine the Russian Federation has ignored fundamental principles of...
Toby Clyde
- Nov 2
- 6 min
Antitrust and a $2.2 Billion Fight Over the Future of Publishing
Last year was a good time to buy a company. Thanks to cheap financing and a buoyant stock market, global M&A volume exceeded $5 trillion...
Anya Fonstein
- Oct 31
- 5 min
Deep Sea Mining: Balancing Corporate Interests and Regulating the Ocean Floor
A rising demand for electric vehicles has meant increasing scrutiny of deep sea mining, balancing corporate and environmental interests.
Victoria Martin Veneti
- Oct 25
- 3 min
Is the European Political Community a Good Solution to the Challenges Faced by Europe?
Is Macron’s EPC the next step in European political and economic relations?
Chloe Squires
- Oct 23
- 6 min
The Cost-of-Living Crisis and Domestic Abuse in the UK
Trigger Warning: this article contains discussion of domestic abuse, which may be disturbing to some readers. The number of adults...
Britt Gronemeyer
- Oct 21
- 4 min
What to Expect from the Supreme Court’s New Term
The Supreme Court of the United States began a new term on October 3 and is already anticipating a series of consequential and controversial
Morven Stanforth
- Oct 17
- 4 min
Overturning Roe v. Wade: A Milestone in the Narrative of Disregarding Women’s Rights
An analysis of the US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health.
Britt Gronemeyer
- Oct 11
- 3 min
Why We Need More Positive Obligations in International Law
Positive Obligations have defined the efficacy of international treaties but their importance is often overlooked.
Michael Tozzi
- Oct 9
- 5 min
The Road to Germany's Energy Crisis
Germany’s energy policies in the 21st century have left it reliant on Russian oil and unable to meet its clean energy goals.
Victoria Martin Veneti
- Oct 7
- 7 min
Legal News Round Up: September 2022
A summary of the legal news in September 2022.
Tom Chalmers
- Oct 4
- 4 min
"Indyref2": Does the Scottish Parliament have the Power to Hold a Referendum Unilaterally?
An article discussing whether the Scottish Parliament can hold a second independence referendum without the consent of the UK.
Anna Szekeres
- Oct 2
- 4 min
The Democratic Party’s Midterm Obstacles
What are the financial and political problems that the Democratic Party faces this year?
Siobhan Ali
- Oct 1
- 3 min
Legal News Round Up: August 2022
From updates to fertility laws to new legislation for consent, here are the top headlines for August 2022
Ela Gundes
- Sep 30
- 2 min
St Andrews Law Review x CMS
The St Andrews Law Review is thrilled to announce our partnership with CMS this year. Find out more about the firm and the work they do.
Nicholas J. Adams
- Sep 27
- 4 min
Legal News Roundup: July 2022
A summary of significant events in the UK’s legal system in July 2022 from barrister strikes to de-anonymisation of divorce cases
Siobhan Ali
- Jul 31
- 4 min
Legal News Round Up: June 2022
From criminal barristers' industrial action to abortion rights in the US, here are the top legal headlines in June this year.
Rachel Fairley
- Jul 29
- 4 min
Supreme Court Showdown: The Legality of a Second Independence Referendum
With the potential of a second Scottish Independence Referendum, this article explores the legality of whether this endeavour could go ahead
Wilson Jones
- Jul 26
- 5 min
Illegal Evictions during The Open, As Part of the Wider St Andrews Housing Crisis
Holiday lets for The Open have caused several illegal evictions which is only one aspect of the wider St Andrews housing crisis.
Olivia Bastin
- Jul 24
- 6 min
Legal and Linguistic Hurdles for Indigenous Communities in Purchasing Their Own Lands
A discussion of the obstacles faced by indigenous communities when trying to obtain ownership of their own lands, focusing on linguistics
Olivia Bastin
- Jul 22
- 4 min
In Discussion with John Barbour on English Language Schools
English is one of the most studied languages in the world. This interview explores the process of setting up a language school abroad.
Cassie Smillie
- Jul 19
- 3 min
Is the Rwanda Policy the New Rendition?
As the UK issues formal directions to those relocating to Rwanda we explore the politics, legalities and morality behind the asylum plan
Blake Boehne
- Jul 17
- 5 min
Neutral Principles of Constitutional Law and the Dobbs Case: An Appraisal
A look at the work of Herbert Wechsler and its application to Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organisation.
Helen Garnett
- Jul 15
- 4 min
Period Problems: Is the UK Doing Enough to Combat Period Poverty and Provide Menstrual Leave?
Is existing legislation sufficient to combat increasing period poverty in the UK and should there be medical leave for severe period pain?
Anya Fonstein
- Jul 12
- 4 min
"Abortion Deserts" and the Disproportionate Effect of Dobbs on Poor Women
The article will outline how "abortion deserts" will affect women and the ways in which Dobbs will influence access to reproductive care.
Anna Pilgrim
- Jul 3
- 4 min
Depp v. Heard and the Court of Public Opinion
The public spectacle of the Depp v. Heard trial and its consequences beyond the courtroom
Frances Brown
- Jul 1
- 4 min
The Troubles in Northern Ireland and the Impact of Brexit
A brief history of The Troubles in Northern Ireland and how Brexit has threatened the peace that was restored by the Good Friday Agreement.
Anne Lipsett
- Jun 28
- 5 min
What are the Implications of the United States Supreme Court Overturning a Ruling?
This article explains the judicial system in the US and explores what will happen now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade
James Lockamyeir
- Jun 26
- 3 min
How to Detect Countries who are Likely to Bust Sanctions against Russia
What is sanctions busting and which countries are likely to bust sanctions against Russia?
Abraham LeGrant
- Jun 24
- 3 min
Israel's Use of Marriage Legislation as a Tool of Apartheid
Israel has renewed a controversial immigration law barring many Palestinians from gaining legal residency and citizenship in Israel.
Sarah Garde
- Jun 21
- 5 min
Legal News Roundup: May 2022
From Russian war crimes to the Heard v Depp trial, here are the most recent updates in the legal news world
Ilhan Alp Yilmaz
- Jun 12
- 4 min
A Misstep on the Journey: Government Proposal to Reform the Human Rights Act
Why the suggested reforms to the Human Rights Act 1998 would be a detriment to human rights in the UK.
Michael Tozzi
- Jun 10
- 4 min
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
Chloe Squires
- Jun 6
- 4 min
Why are Prisons Failing to Prevent Terrorism?
Terrorism within prisons is not exempt from the law. So why is there so little agreement on how to respond to radical inmates?
Ava Rawson
- Jun 5
- 3 min
The Limitations of Transnational Constructions of Contamination
Why have courts ruled so differently on Texaco’s crude oil contamination of the Amazon?
Sarah Garde
- Jun 3
- 4 min
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
Victoria Martin Veneti
- May 31
- 5 min
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
Chloe Squires
- May 29
- 4 min
Is Childhood Marriage an Issue in Britain?
Forced childhood marriage is a bigger issue than is often imagined. New legislation hopes to tackle the problem in England and Wales.
Britt Gronemeyer
- May 27
- 3 min
Understanding the Investigation into the 6 January Attack on the US Capitol
Updates about the 6 January attack on the US Capitol and how it is being investigated by various bodies
Rachel Fairley
- May 24
- 3 min
Security or Censorship? The Online Safety Bill in the United Kingdom
This article examines the debate over the United Kingdom's new Online Safety Bill
Tom Chalmers
- Apr 16
- 6 min
The Gig Economy: The Common Law and Worker’s Rights
An examination of recent case law on worker’s rights and the impact this may have on the gig economy and the companies operating within it.
Isla Martin
- Apr 15
- 4 min
Brexit and Freedom: Has the UK Made an (E)U-Turn on Human Rights?
After withdrawing from the European Union, the United Kingdom must deal with the consequences of leaving an international organisation
Wilson Jones
- Apr 13
- 4 min
The PRO Act: Common Sense Updates to Weak American Labor Laws
The much-debated PRO Act updates American labor law, protecting democratic union activities from illegal corporate interference.
Britt Gronemeyer
- Apr 10
- 3 min
Do Russia’s Actions in Ukraine Constitute War Crimes?
The ICC is investigating Russian actions against Ukraine to evaluate whether it committed a war crime and violated the Rome Statute of 1998.
Collette Mourier
- Apr 8
- 4 min
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