Illumina/Grail: The European Commission’s Jurisdictional Obstacle to Review Transactions in Emerging Markets

Abstract: As technology and scientific advancements drive the emergence of new industries and products, regulators face complex challenges in ensuring competition in these rapidly evolving markets. The recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) in the Illumina/Grail saga represents a significant development in global competition law, particularly for its impact on the European … Read more

The Difficulty of Prosecuting War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity

Prosecuting war crimes presents a complex challenge due to a range of legal, political, and practical obstacles. The nature of war crimes, which often occur in chaotic and violent conflict zones, complicates the gathering of reliable testimony and physical evidence. Furthermore, political considerations—such as the interests of powerful nations—can undermine efforts to achieve justice. As … Read more

Insidious Threats to Democratic Rule of Law: An action by the Trump administration analyzed with Hungarian context

Similar actions by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the Fidesz party in Hungary—which has held a parliamentary majority for most of the past fifteen years—suggest that President Donald Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 (“AEA”) and his subsequent defiance of a D.C. District Court pose a threat to democracy in the United … Read more

Combatting Extremism in Nigeria

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with the largest economy in the region. Why then has extremism flourished and some youth chosen that pathway? Nigeria has seen an incredible economic downturn aided by the destruction of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic policies made by former President Buhari and current President Tinubu. President Tinubu … Read more

The 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico: Impact on Industries and Global Trade

*This article was written in mid-March of 2025 and is not intended to reflect subsequent developments. Under the current United States Trump administration, the tariffs are evolving daily, and I recommend referring to other reliable sources for the most up to date information regarding international trade. As of February 27, 2025, United States (“U.S.”) President … Read more