Tom ChalmersApr 166 minThe Gig Economy: The Common Law and Worker’s RightsAn 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 MartinApr 154 minBrexit 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 JonesApr 134 minThe PRO Act: Common Sense Updates to Weak American Labor LawsThe much-debated PRO Act updates American labor law, protecting democratic union activities from illegal corporate interference.
Britt GronemeyerApr 103 minDo 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 84 minDiscrepancies in Employee Sexual Misconduct Reporting at US Public and Private InstitutionsThis article explores limitations in US law concerning sexual misconduct in public and private schools, hindering the protection of students
Aria OrnesApr 55 minThe AstroWorld TragedyIn Nov 2021, a music festival ended on devastating terms following a human crush. This article explores legal ramifications of Astroworld
Molly FinnApr 33 minA Look at the UK's New Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) BillA review of the UK’s new legislation against economic crime in response to Russia’s Ukraine invasion.
Victoria Martin VenetiApr 16 minLegal News Round Up: March 2022March marked the beginning of spring but also many important developments in legal news around the world. Here are some the latest events
Laura LuMar 293 minThe Evolution of International Environmental LawInternational environmental law is under constant review to protect the welfare of humankind. Here is an overview of relevant legislation
Morven StanforthMar 274 minHuman Rights Law and Refugees: The Legal Implications of War in Ukraine This article compares the UK and EU's responses to the Ukrainian refugee crisis to that more expansive policies are needed.
James LockamyeirMar 254 minPros and Cons of International Criminal Law and its Impact as a Transitional Justice MechanismThis article critically assesses international criminal law through the case of the International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia.
Kate ChernitskyMar 225 minThe British Museum and Elgin Marbles: The Repatriation DebateThe debate over the Elgin Marbles involves legal statutes which hinder the repatriation of material items in the British Museum.
Marina DamjiMar 203 minPrison Privatisation: A Failure of the British Penal SystemPrivate prisons have failed to successfully fulfill their initial objectives and instead have exacerbated problems in the penal system.
Olivia KeanyMar 184 minLegal News Roundup: February 2022Check out the top legal news headlines from February 2022, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to Prince Andrew's settlement.
Wilson JonesMar 153 minAmerica’s Ambiguous Laws on Foreign Military Volunteers and their Potential Impact in UkraineUkrainian military volunteers from the US will face challenges beyond battle from antiquated and inconsistently applied American laws.
Frances BrownMar 132 minWomen’s History Month: A Brief History of Female Healthcare in the UKIn light of Women’s History Month, this article explores the history and evolution of women’s reproductive rights across the UK from the 196
Blake BoehneMar 114 minCorporations and CrimeThis article examines the history and rationale of corporate criminal liability in United States law.
Chloe SquiresMar 85 minThe 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?
Martin DuffyMar 68 minA Return to Broken Windows PolicyAn analysis of the effects that a return to the NYPD’s broken windows policing would have on the crime rates throughout New York City.
Helen GarnettMar 44 minUK to Ban Hymenoplasty and Virginity-TestingHymenoplasty and virginity-testing procedures are to be banned across the UK as they are considered forms of gender-based violence
Siobhan AliMar 16 min"Social Bandits": Criminals or Heroes?This article explores the fine line between criminality and acts of heroism when people resort to extralegal means to resolve their issues.
Anya FonsteinFeb 273 minFlorida’s Parental Rights in Education Act Threatens LGBTQ+ YouthAn exploration of the new concerning trend in American state legislatures to limit discussion of LGBTQ+ people and issues in education.
Siobhan AliFeb 255 minIs the Law a "Colonial Fraud"?This brief overview of the relationship between law and colonialism suggests that legal systems continue to support the colonial project.
Anna SzekeresFeb 224 minPaid Family Leave in AmericaThe US has yet to implement Paid Family Leave, remaining behind the rest of the world on family policy and reinforcing social inequalities.
Chloe SquiresFeb 214 minCan Apprenticeships Reduce Recidivism? During economic crisises and high rates of criminal reoffending, do prisoners hold the key to solving UK labour shortages?
Anne LipsettFeb 184 minThe Big Tech TakedownIn the United States, a war is being waged against "Big Tech" and the climate may allow for the introduction of new antitrust legislation
Anna GabermanFeb 163 minNike and Lululemon Embroiled in Fitness Tech Patent BattleThis article discusses the recent patent battle between Nike and Lululemon and the potential for future legal action in the fitness sector.
Abraham LeGrantFeb 133 minNever-Ending Brexit: The Brexit Freedoms Bill as a DistractionThis article discusses recent UK government announcements regarding Brexit and the seeming lack of substance within them.
Claire Taylor and Michael TozziFeb 119 minLegal News Round Up: January 2022This article will explore the top news headlines in January 2022, from tensions between Russia and the Ukraine to Djokovic's deportation.
Collette Mourier and Serena DwerryhouseFeb 85 minFuture Jones Day Trainee Insight St Andrews alumna and Law Review writer Serena Dwerryhouse shares her experience converting to law and training with Jones Day
Ishan Kare and Aditya KishoreFeb 66 minIncoherence in International Investment Arbitration: A Brief Analysis of Possible SolutionsThis article outlines various means of reforming investor-state dispute settlement
Charles GorrivanFeb 45 minThe 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...
Martina SardelliFeb 15 minForgive and... Forget? Legal Insights into the Right to Be Forgotten in the Digital MilieuToday, the Internet acts as a record of everything that has happened and is happening around and to everyone. This urges many to be...
Laura LuJan 304 minLegal Restrictions on the Use of Reproductive Technologies: An Examination of IVF Laws in the UKThis article explores the history of regulations governing IVF and related technology and research in the United Kingdom
Tina WuJan 283 minAs Legal Tech Advances, how is the Role of the Lawyer Changing?The advancement of legal tech has shaped the skills and abilities that modern lawyers are expected to demonstrate to clients.
Helen LipskyJan 253 minEffective or Draconian? An Analysis of the UK's Anti-Human Trafficking Policies This article analyses the way in which UK laws about criminal complicity have clashed with those of the ECHR
Ben OswaldJan 234 minThe Law’s Inability to Deal with Art Crime The art world has become a hotbed for crime. This article examines two types of offences and the law’s failure to effectively combat them
Aiden L CampbellJan 216 minLegal News Round Up: December 2021Let us explore the final month in a tumultuous year and round off 2021 with a review of even more Covid restrictions and other headlines.
Aiden L CampbellJan 183 minA Guide to Legal Internships This article offers a guide to different types of legal internships, from mini pupillages to vacation schemes, to support aspiring lawyers
Coralie CazalisDec 12, 20214 minLegal Tech in a Post-COVID-19 WorldCOVID-19 served as a catalyst for the adoption of legal tech which could provide interesting opportunities for the legal system
Aiden L CampbellDec 10, 20218 minThe Letter of the Law is Not Always Just: The Trial of Kyle Rittenhouse This article explores Kyle Rittenhouse’s acquittal and the nuances of self-defense law in Wisconsin as well as their social implications
Anne LipsettDec 7, 20214 min"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
Aiden L CampbellDec 5, 20214 minLegal News Round Up: November 2021This article will explore the top legal news headlines from November with COP26, the Channel Tragedy, social justice trials and Omicron
Ishan Kare and Aditya KishoreDec 3, 20217 minTo Repay or not to Repay: A Holistic Overview of the Question of Reparations under the ISDSThis article explores bilateral treaties, paying particular attention to the threat of expropriation and the question of reparations
Abraham LeGrantNov 30, 20213 minThe Upcoming Implementation of the National Security and Investment ActAnalysis the UK’s new National Security and Investment Act and the types of investments and transactions corporations must disclose
Anya FonsteinNov 21, 20213 minHow Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Provides Funds for Long Awaited Improvements in Native CommunitiesThe new US infrastructure bill allots funding for much-needed improvements to Native American communities
Sophie EvansNov 19, 20214 minLegal News Round Up: October 2021This article discusses the major legal news of October, from the lead-up to COP26 to the UK Law Society Pro-Bono Week
Tom ChalmersNov 16, 20214 minChild Law and Legislative Competence in ScotlandThe Scottish Government is committed to improving the rights of children and has made changes in legislation to protect them.
Frances BrownNov 14, 20214 min80,000 Children in Care: Are the Authorities Doing Enough to Support Them?In light of National Adoption month, this article examines whether the UK is doing enough for the 80,000 looked-after children in the care s
Morven StanforthNov 12, 20214 minCan the UK Avoid Another Christmas Lockdown?In light of the UK’s last-minute lockdown last winter, this article considers and questions the UK’s approach to COVID-19 as we move into th