The Costa Concordia Tragedy

BY CLIVE GARNER

Cruise law experts say the tragedy is a wake-up call for the industry and have urged regulators to tighten controls on cruise lines.
No Defense to Second-Degree Murder

BY GREG HILL

Is being unconscious while DUI a defense to second degree murder charge? An examination of the People vs. Furguson Case.
UN Security Council Resolution 242

BY YOAV J. TENEMBAUM

A conceptual framework of analysis to interpret UN Security Council Resolution 242 which forms the framework for peace.

Report

Femicide in Guatemala

BY ANNA-CLAIRE BEVAN
The justice system is failing to address violence against women.

Human Rights

Interpol Red Notices

BY FRANK RICHARDSON
An examination of Interpol's Red Notices and their impact on the individual.

Law & Religion

Secularism in Congo

BY NAV JOSEPH
Secularism in the Democratic Republic of Congo appears to be more a theoretical pursuit.

International Law

Self-Determination

BY YOAV J. TENEMBAUM
The right to self-determination is considered to be one of the most contentious issues.

The Cost of Bias

BY WILLIAM A. DANIELS

The ultimate cost of bias goes beyond undermining the rights of those whom our justice system is intended to serve.

Criminal Law

Double Jeopardy

BY GREG HILL
Does Military Non-Judicial punishment bar further civilian prosecution?

Family Law

3 Legal Secrets

BY JULIA NICKERSON
3 essential legal secrets that all parents should know to protect their children.

Animal Rights

The Rizati Case

BY GREG HILL
Under California Penal Code §597, one can be criminally liable for animal cruelty.

Legal Systems

American Tort System

BY ANTHONY J. SEBOK
How German lawyers and the media look upon the American tort system.

Legal Profession

Arbitration & Mediation

BY CHARLES B. PARSELLE
Mediation is just one form of ADR resolution that is available to the parties.

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Jacob's Courage

Exploring complex human relationships during the Holocaust.

Exam Technique

The importance of avoiding conclusory statements in law school examinations.

Junk Law Suits

Friviolous and junk law suits cost the economy $250 billion a year.

The Stupid Bear

On why a mediator needs to act like the stupid bear in order to be a good one.

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FORMER BRITISH PRIME MINISTER TONY BLAIR SPOKE TO THE YALE LAW SCHOOL COMMUNITY ABOUT VARIOUS ISSUES ON DECEMBER 2, 2011.

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