Category Archives: Student Blog

Hyper-Inflation in Argentina

By: Jonathan Reiner, 2L Argentina has been facing high inflation issues with rates soaring past 100%. This is primarily due to a combination of factors, such as excessive money printing, high government spending, and a lack of confidence in the country’s economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has also exacerbated the situation, with lockdowns and supply chain […]

Canadian Banks: Why Following the Rules Works

By: Alexander Díaz-Thomas, 3L The American banking system is currently in freefall after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”). Self-described as a “financial partner of the innovation economy,” SVB was a large commercial bank that served to funnel money into new high-tech ventures, start-ups, and investments in Silicon Valley. After SVB’s implosion, the American […]

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 […]