Tag: Law

The Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in New York City, home to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York—where some of the nation’s most consequential decisions on who gets to go bankrupt are made.

Making Americans Bankrupt Again?

About the Book: Unjust Debts: How Our Bankruptcy System Makes America More…

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Melissa B. Jacoby

14 Min Read

Facade of the New York Stock Exchange—an enduring symbol of corporate power and economic influence, central to the legal double standards explored in Dual Justice.

Dual Justice: Crime, Class, and Corporate Accountability

About the book Dual Justice: America’s Divergent Approaches to Street and Corporate…

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Sculpture of a seated woman holding a book and a small figure of Justice, representing thoughtful interpretation of law outside the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Thinking Line

Is Law Still Written in Stone? Rethinking Legal Semiotics

When people think of law, they often imagine codified rules, courtrooms, and…

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Berlaymont building, headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels, representing the EU's leadership in digitalisation and regulatory initiatives.

Setting New Standards: EU Regulation meets Digitalisation

About the book New Directions in Digitalisation: Perspectives from EU Competition Law…

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Xavier Groussot

Gunnar Thor Pétursson

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Close-up of riot police officers holding batons and shields, representing issues related to criminal justice and law enforcement practices.

Books Human Rights

How Criminal Justice Helped Break American Democracy

About the Book Criminal Justice in Divided America: Police, Punishment, and the…

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David A. Sklansky

22 Min Read

Mural depicting a female figure wearing sunglasses with the text 'POUR QUE LA HONTE CHANGE DE CAMP'. The artwork references Gisèle Pélicot and is connected to the theme of 'chemical submissions', emphasizing the shift of shame from victims to perpetrators in cases of drug-facilitated abuse.

Legal Gaps: How Chemical Submission Enables Sexual Assault

The Mazan case in France shows how drug-facilitated violence challenges existing laws…

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A young boy holds the Ukrainian flag during a demonstration, symbolizing resilience and national pride amidst the ongoing conflict. The crowd in the background showcases strong support for Ukraine.

Symbols of Power: Exploring Flags, Colors and Legal Narratives

A Review of Flags, Color, and the Legal Narrative: Public Memory, Identity,…

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Militant democracy: Image of an improvised wooden gallows with a noose, with the United States Capitol building in the background. This scene is from the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Militant Democracy: Legal Safeguards Against Internal Threats

About the book Democracy Despite Itself: Liberal Constitutionalism and Militant Democracy, by…

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Benjamin A. Schupmann

17 Min Read

A group of Rohingya refugees, with a woman in a green headscarf prominently in the foreground. The image highlights the plight of the Rohingya people, a minority group from Myanmar, many of whom have sought refuge in neighboring countries. They face significant challenges, including limited legal protection and uncertain living conditions.

Politics & Religion

Legal Protections for Religious Diversity: Gaps and Challenges

The legal protection of religious diversity has evolved over centuries, reflecting diverse…

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Eduardo Ruiz Vieytez

26 Min Read

Front view of the U.S. Supreme Court building, featuring its iconic columns and grand steps, with a few people walking and standing in the foreground. The Supreme Court is key in interpreting unenumerated rights.

Books Democracy & Authoritarianism Political History

Unenumerated Rights Through Constitutional Enumeration

Baby Ninth Amendments: How Americans Embraced Unenumerated Rights and Why It Matters…

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Anthony Sanders

13 Min Read

This powerful and contemplative portrait of a primate provides a vivid image that prompts reflection on nonhuman rights. The thoughtful, almost human-like gaze of the animal brings to the forefront the ongoing conversation about extending certain legal protections and rights to nonhuman species, particularly those with complex cognitive abilities. The debate on nonhuman rights explores the ethics of human interactions and treatment of other sentient species, underscoring the importance of regarding these living beings as more than mere resources or property.

Environment & Animals

Nonhuman Rights: A Modern Ethical Frontier

The emerging discourse on nonhuman rights marks a critical evolution in the…

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A raccoon dog with striking facial markings looking out from behind the bars of a cage, a poignant visual for the article 'War on Animals' that underscores the impact of human conflicts on animal welfare.

Environment & Animals

War on Animals: Crafting a Law of Peace for All Beings

Advancing a legal framework that merges animal welfare with humanitarian principles promises…

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