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What a Wreck! The International Implications of Shipwreck Law
By: Mary Beth Rayburn What happens when a shipwreck discovered along the coast of the United States may belong to a foreign owner? This question illustrates the international complexities of shipwreck ownership and the challenges of determining which laws apply. On September 26, 2026, a powerful Nor’easter washed ashore remnants of a ship in Nantucket, Massachusetts.The remnants were […]
Green Card Couture: The EU’s Digital Product Passport and the Fashion Industry’s New Borders
By: Natalie Sotero Clothes are about to get passports. A record of the materials used and where the garment was made replaces the birthplace. The clothing article’s carbon footprint takes the place of the entry stamps. There is a line for how much of the fabric is recycled and even travel advice for the end of its journey. There are even instructions on reuse or recyclingonce the garment has […]
What a Wreck! The International Implications of Shipwreck Law
By: Mary Beth Rayburn What happens when a shipwreck discovered along the coast of the United States may belong to a foreign owner? This question illustrates the international complexities of shipwreck ownership and the challenges of determining which laws apply. On September 26, 2026, a powerful Nor’easter washed ashore remnants of a ship in Nantucket, Massachusetts.The remnants were […]
Green Card Couture: The EU’s Digital Product Passport and the Fashion Industry’s New Borders
By: Natalie Sotero Clothes are about to get passports. A record of the materials used and where the garment was made replaces the birthplace. The clothing article’s carbon footprint takes the place of the entry stamps. There is a line for how much of the fabric is recycled and even travel advice for the end of its journey. There are even instructions on reuse or recyclingonce the garment has […]
Beyond the Guidelines: What the 2026 Sentencing Amendments Should Learn from Abroad
By: Jolie Harmon The 2026 Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines represent an important effort to reinforce flexibility and consistency in federal sentencing. However, an analysis of other national systems reveals that the guidelines address only some of the structural factors contributing to America’s comparatively long prison sentences. Although the amendments are scheduled to take effect in November 2026, Congress still has the opportunity to respond by modifying or disapproving the […]
Beyond the Ban: Rethinking Social Media Restrictions for Children
By: Jillian Diaz In December 2025, Australia became the first country to implement nationwide restrictions preventing children under the age of sixteen from holding social media accounts. Australia’s under-sixteen restrictions appear to have ignited a broader global movement, with various countries now considering or implementing similar measures. These efforts reflect growing concerns about the potential risks of social media on young […]
The Earle Effect: Can Advertising Law Keep Up with Influencer Marketing?
By: Amy Innes Few creators expose the difficulty of regulating modern advertising quite like Alix Earle. Her now-signature “Get Ready with Me” (“GRMW”) videos are built around an apparently simple premise. In a comfortable setting similar to FaceTiming with a friend, Alix applies her makeup, gets dressed, and catches up with her 8.7 million follower audienceabout her […]
