Category Archives: Student Blog

Federal Judge Vacates FIFA Bribery Convictions, Raising Questions About Scope of Fraud Prosecutions

Photo Credit: Zapiro, published in The Times By: Katherine Murray In a surprising development, a federal judge in the Eastern District of New York vacated the convictions of a former television executive and an Argentine sports marketing company in the FIFA corruption probe. The ruling, rooted in recent Supreme Court precedent, raises questions about the scope […]

Much to the West’s Chagrin, Lula Realigns Brazil with the Global South

By: Théo de Sá-Kaye, 3L Since winning last year’s presidential election, Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva has made his diplomatic ambitions for Brazil crystal clear. In November, before assuming the presidency, Lula made an impromptu trip to the COP27 summit in Egypt, vowing to protect the Amazon. In August, he traveled to Africa, stopping by Angola, São […]

The Marco Temporal Theory: Indigenous Rights in the Brazilian Amazon

By: Noah Rosenblum, 2L In a critical juncture for Brazil’s Indigenous communities, a legal theory known as “Marco Temporal” is being examined by the country’s Supreme Court, and its potential approval could reshape Indigenous land rights and exacerbate deforestation. This article explores the implications of marco temporal, its historical context, and the ongoing struggle between […]

Unregulated Artificial Intelligence: Automating the Loss of Civilization

By Sanobar Valiani, 2LArtificial intelligence (“AI”) aims to replicate human intelligence so precisely that a machine can be made to stimulate it. Since 2010, AI has made its way to the center of investment and political focus, promising “to give everyone incredible new capabilities” in sectors, including healthcare, retail, finance, transport, manufacturing, and government services. AI […]