Using Film to Teach and Learn International Law
Max Zimmerman, MJIL Articles Edotor The main purpose of a film usually is not to educate its audience. This is particularly true of narrative films which are made in varying degrees for artistic expression, entertainment, or financial gain. Even those films which are inspired by or based on real events
International Commercial Arbitration: The Future of Dispute Resolution for Businesses
Ronald Allen Yu, MJIL Note & Comment Editor Interest in arbitration has grown considerably over the years. Of particular interest is arbitration’s growth as a dispute resolution forum in the field of international commerce. Many businesses use arbitration due to its perceived efficient, faster, and cost-effective processes when compared to
Staff Members Chosen for Publication
Two members of the Journal were selected for publication in Volume 25, Issue 2. Sukanya Momsen (Managing Editor): Discharging the Duty to Warn with Multilingual Warning Labels Vilena Nicolet (Staff Member): The Sullivan-Plus Principles: A Cure for Silent Complicity by Corporate Actors. Congratulations Sukanya and Vilena!
Colombia Diversa Secures Win for LGBTI Students in Colombia
Ami Hutchinson, MJIL Staff Member In June of 2014, 16-year-old Sergio Urrego’s mother, Alba Reyes, filed a complaint with the Secretary of Education of Cundinamarca (the administrative bureau in charge of surveying the quality of education within the territory of Cundinamarca, Colombia). In her complaint, Alba alleged that her son
The Rise of Virtual Law Firms: Allowing Firms to More Easily Expand Internationally
Amber Kraemer, MJIL Executive Editor The legal market is constantly changing and evolving. Client expectations and technology are two of the biggest considerations. Clients used to have loyalty to the same firm or attorneys. Whereas today, cost has become a distinguishing factor, there is constant pressure on attorneys to provide more services
The Unprotected Consumers in the App Market
Dong Lee, MJIL Managing Editor The app market is young and booming. Successful apps such as Clash of Clans can rake in over $1,000,000 in revenue per day. Smaller apps such as Gravity Battle, which is presumed to be run by a few individuals in China, can still be profitable and
Preventing Athletes from Doping Continues to be a Hurdle for Sport’s Authorities
Andy Dykstra, MJIL Doping continues to be a problem in sports. In recent years, sports such as cycling and baseball have had their reputations damaged by doping scandals. Doping in certain sports is so prevalent that it is hard to believe the authorities of the sport did not know that
Cyber War Against Terrorism: Do Citizen Hackers Really Help?
Yujin Sung, MJIL Staff Member The day after ISIS claimed responsibility for the tragic terrorist attack on Paris that killed at least 129 people, Anonymous, the hacktivist group, released a video. A person wearing Guy Fawkes mask delivered message to ISIS, saying “Expect massive cyber attacks. War is declared. Get
House Proposal for Greater Security Checks
MJIL Contributor In light of the recent Syrian refugee crisis and the perceived connection between the influx of refugees and the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, government officials around the world have called for stricter screening methods to ensure that resettlement does not impose undue security risks for countries granting
Comparing the Legal Education in the U.S. and China
Cara Tang, MJIL Articles Editor Before I started the J.D. program in Minnesota, I received my bachelor’s degree in law from Renmin University of China. During my time in the U.S., I always get the question on what the differences are between the two legal education systems. I’d love to