Author Archives: Kayla Wong

Metaverse Hearings Now in Session: Colombian Court Conducts First Hearing in the Metaverse

By: Brianna Riguera, 2L Just last month, an Administrative Court in Columbia made history by being the first ever to hold a judicial hearing in the Metaverse. On February 15, 2023, Magistrate Judge Maria Victoria Quiñones Triana presided over the hearing carried out by the Office 01 of the Magdalena Administrative Court, which was livestreamed […]

Peril in Peru: Riots Intensify Amid Political Crisis

By: Joseph Seara, 3L Peru, through less-than-ideal circumstances, has its first woman president. Former Vice President Dina Boluarte was catapulted to the presidency after Peru’s former president – Pedro Castillo – was ousted from office by Peruvian lawmakers. Mr. Castillo, a far-left candidate, won 50.1% of the votes in the June 2021 election. A former […]

IALR Proudly Announces 2022-2023 Annual Student Award Recipients

Sara Lazarevic, Executive Editor, received the Lilian R. Levy Award. This award was created by alumna Ester Levy Blyn in honor of her mother. It is awarded each year to the Executive Board member who displays extraordinary dedication to the improvement of the publication. Melany Danielson, Articles and Comments Editor, received the Most Outstanding ACE […]