The Impact of the European Union on American Businesses: Google Fined for Antitrust Violations
In March, the European Commission fined Google LLC and its parent company, Alphabet Inc. (Google), €1.49 billion (which equals almost $1.7 billion) for abusive online
The Rise of Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a rising trend in business practices as consumers continue to demonstrate their preference for socially and environmentally conscious companies.[1] Though
No-Deal Brexit – What Happens to the UK and its Global Neighbors?
April 12th is quickly approaching, and with it comes the growing reality of a no-deal Brexit.[1] The effects will extend far beyond the confines of the
The Yemeni Civil War: Human Rights Violations by Coalition Forces
CONFLICT OVERVIEW: The Yemeni Civil War is currently considered the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
US/Somalia: Allegations of International Law Violations
The majority of States, including the U.S., are bound by the Geneva Conventions of 1949 which requires member states to treat persons not engaged in
Spotlight Series: Dr. Aloysius (Louie) Llamzon
“Self-awareness is a single most important factor in anybody’s professional life,” says Aloysius (Louie) Llamzon, a senior associate at a world-class law firm, a recognized
Serbia-Kosovo Normalization Discussions Unravel
The relations between Serbia and Kosovo have long been tense. After many years of conflict, Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 2008.[1] Since then,
CITGO: Where Big Business meets National Crisis
Turmoil in Venezuela has been an ongoing reality for the past several years and one company in particular is now caught in the crosshairs between
Election Hacking: Ushering in a New Era of an Age-Old Problem
Introduction In an age of perpetual information influx, nobody should be surprised that the technology that captures your attention may be programmed to deceive you.
Duty to Repatriate: The Case of Foreign Combatants in Kurdish Prisons
I. Introduction The Kurdish militias in Northern Syria have taken hundreds of foreign detainees over the course of their recent offensive against the Islamic State
Germany’s Illegal Arms Trade
Germany is one of the world’s foremost manufacturers for weapons of war such as battle tanks, artillery, ammunition, and hand guns. Although this sector of
The EU-Turkey Statement – Questions on Legality and Efficiency
Introduction The European Union (“EU”) has been facing challenges in recent years related to the large number of people who want to come to Europe.
