October 2015

Volume 32 - Issue 2

The Supreme Court of India                

Anne Longfellow, MJIL Staff Member:   On his recent visit to the University of Minnesota, Justice Scalia spoke to my Administrative Law class. During his lecture he mentioned taking a trip to India with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He then mentioned the Supreme Court of India’s broad original jurisdiction powers and how powers like that…

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The Death of the Death Penalty

Ally Billeaud, Editor-in-Chief: During last week’s visit to the University of Minnesota, Justice Scalia said he “wouldn’t be surprised” if the death penalty is repealed sometime in the near future. Despite the Justice’s extreme hesitation to interpret law based on international influence,[1] it is nearly impossible to ignore the international community’s role in encouraging the…

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The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) as A Perfect Example of How Economic Considerations Can be (and Are) Interwoven with Political Ones

Weichen Wang, Managing Editor: On Sunday, October 4th, 2015, the 12 signatory countries to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) announced conclusion of negotiations which have already lasted for 8 years. This is newsworthy to media around the global, since it constitutes an important step towards the success of a major U.S.-led initiative that aims to create…

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Snoozing Democracy: The De-juridification of Emergencies

Antonios Kouroutakis* and Sofia Ranchordas**: Conventional wisdom says that crises are temporary. Hence in turbulent times of war and economic crisis, which require extraordinary and prompt decisions, temporary measures are necessary. It also says that, in this context, sunset clauses might be the best instruments to guarantee that such extraordinary measures do not become entrenched.…

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Will Lexmark v. Impression Bring International Patent Exhaustion?

Adam Barkl, MJIL Staff Member:  Just over a week ago, the Federal Circuit heard en banc oral arguments in the case Lexmark International Inc. v. Impression Prods. Inc.[1] That case involves the foreign  sale by Lexmark of toner cartridges used in Lexmark’s printers. Lexmark’s customers have an option to either purchase cartridges at full price…

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Introducing the MJIL Blog

The Minnesota Journal of International Law is excited to announce a new feature: the MJIL Blog. The Blog will feature posts from staff and other Journal contributors. The posts will delve deeper into notes and comments featured in the Journal, address current events, and even provide accounts individual contributor’s experiences in the United States and abroad. Check out the…

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Japanese Curry (カレー)

Sukanya Momsen, MJIL Managing Editor: There are many things to love about the Japanese culture, and food is definitely one of those things. One of my favorite Japanese foods is Japanese curry. My mom was born in India, and I have grown up loving traditional Indian curry, but when I first tried Japanese curry in…

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Volume 25 Staff Welcomes the New Year, New Volume

  The Volume 25 Staff recently gathered to celebrate the beginning of the school year and the 25th edition of the Minnesota Journal of International Law. The Journal looks forward to publishing two new issues and hosting  a symposium this year. Please check our website for details on these upcoming events.

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