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

Codifying Corporate Conscience: The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and the Rise of Binding Corporate Responsibility

Introduction Across the world, there is growing recognition that the current model of corporate globalization has come at too high a cost for human rights and the environment.[1] From supply chain-linked child labor in cobalt mines[2] to deforestation driven by commodity agriculture,[3] the negative ripple effects of international business operations are no longer hidden or … Read more

Deepfakes Know No Borders: How the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act Paves the Way for AI Regulation

Deepfakes generated by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) are altering global communication, diminishing the integrity of our social relations. Deepfakes are AI-generated content that manipulates images, audio, and video.[1] Whether it’s threats to privacy or a celebrity superimposed doing a TikTok dance, the rise of deepfake technology poses a growing international threat. Deepfakes can be used to … Read more

The Impact of International Law on Bird Conservation

Over the past century, one of the international community’s primary objectives has been environmental conservation.[1] Through the power of international law, nations and international organizations have drafted and implemented agreements aimed at protecting the planet and its many inhabitants.[2] One subset of international environmental conservation, however, has received relatively little attention: bird conservation. The conservation … Read more

The Legality of the United Nations Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti

In October 2023, the United Nations (“UN”) Security Council authorized a Multinational Security Support (“MSS”) mission to Haiti in response to escalating gang violence, instability, and political turmoil in the country.[1] In order to understand the present crisis in Haiti, it is important to consider its long struggle with development. In January 2010, a 7.0-magnitude … Read more