Executive OrderFeaturedInternational Law
February 18, 2026By Sofia Ramirez
For nearly 25 years, Venezuela has been controlled by “Chavismo,” a socialist movement first established by Hugo Chávez in 1999 and continued by his successor, Nicolás Maduro (“Maduro”). Under their governance, Venezuela’s oil-dependent economy collapsed, with its Gross Domestic Product (“GDP”) shrinking by roughly three-quarters between 2014 and 2021[i] and poverty surging amid shortages of food, […]
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FeaturedInternational LawU.S. Constitution
October 15, 2025By Emilio De Armas
Across the globe, young adults attend university without lifelong debt. In Brazil, Ecuador, and South Africa, higher education is a right.[i] In the United States, however, access depends on income and geography. The Supreme Court has long insisted that education is not a fundamental right under the Constitution.[ii] But with student debt reaching $1.7 trillion […]
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FeaturedInternational LawTax LawTrademark Law
October 10, 2025By Justin Fisher
In 2026, the Federation Internationale de Football Association (“FIFA”) World Cup is returning to North America, with the United States serving as the primary host.[i] Beyond the celebration of sport, the tournament will generate billions of dollars in revenue from broadcasting rights and corporate sponsorships.[ii] These income streams, however, do not fit concisely into existing […]
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Environmental ProtectionFeaturedInternational Law
September 25, 2024By Madison Steinkamp
The recognition of new international crimes is crucial as global challenges evolve. Today, a growing number of world leaders, including Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron, are advocating for the recognition of “ecocide”—the widespread destruction of the environment—as an international crime.[i] Advocates argue that this offense poses a severe threat to humanity and should […]
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