By: Carlos Huembes, 2L On March 4th, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, No. 23-1141, in which the Mexican government is suing several American firearms companies including Smith & Wesson, Glock, and Colt’s Manufacturing Company for $10 billion alleging that the companies have been “aiding and […]
By: Michael Castillo Since the turn of the century, the People’s Republic of China has systematically reshaped its engagement with Latin America, evolving from a peripheral actor into a central economic and strategic force. This transformation reflects Beijing’s deliberate, multifaceted strategy, which integrates trade, infrastructure investment, and diplomatic initiatives to secure long-term economic and geopolitical […]
By: Anthony Montano, 2L The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is a union of port workers on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, Great Lakes, major U.S. rivers, Puerto Rico, Eastern Canada, and the Bahamas, boasting over 85,000 members. On November 11, 2014, ILA entered into a Master Contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). USMX […]
Photo Credit: (AP Photo/Eric Gay) By: Monica Diaz, 2L A contentious new Texas law, known as Senate Bill 4 or S.B. 4, that aims to grant state and local law enforcement the authority to detain migrants entering the state from Mexico without permission is currently facing an unclear fate. In late February, a federal district judge ordered […]
