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U.S. Soldier Sallies Across Demilitarized Zone, North Korea Declares "New Cold War"
Madeleine Kim, University of Minnesota Law School On July 27, 2023, the United States (“U.S.”),[1] United Nations,[2] the Republic of Korea (“ROK” or “South Korea”),[3] and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (“DPRK” or “North Korea”) marked the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement[4] which…
Residency Requirements Don't Lie: Why Shakira is Facing up to Eight Years in Prison for Tax Evasion
Lexi Shields, University of Minnesota Law School Shakira, the Colombian pop star known for iconic Latin hits such as “Whenever, Wherever” and “Hips Don’t Lie,” finds herself in the public eye for more than just her music career—for several years, she has been in a legal battle involving…
Name, Image and Likeness: The New Struggle Facing International Student Athletes
Rachel Pederson, University of Minnesota Law School The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) implemented a policy allowing students-athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeness, but international students-athletes are subject to visa regulations restricting them from doing so. In June 2021, the Supreme Court upheld a Ninth…
Joining the Dark Side of Ocean Shipping: How Sanction Busting Ships Undermine The West's Support of Ukraine
James Kile The open ocean has long been a chess board in the struggle for nations to gain and maintain influence.[1] From piracy, war, and trade, the world’s oceans have often been a battleground of international political strategy.[2] The dark side of the ocean shipping ecosystem is one of many…
Preventing and Responding to Disputes in International Surrogacy: Exploring Better Future Options for LGBTQ+ Couples
Eric Quintana-Snyder As reproductive technology has improved in the past decade, the popularity of surrogacy has soared, becoming an increasingly popular option for LGBTQ+ couples who wish to have children. Many individuals and couples therefore have turned to international surrogacy arrangements to fulfill their dreams of parenthood. In fact, the…