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Reverberations of the Pelicot Prosecution: Complexities Around Defining Consent and Consequence on Criminal Sex Acts in France

By: Andrés Rakower On January 21, 2025, a report was presented by two Members of Parliament recommending  an amendment to existing French law to add a reference to the victim’s lack of consent to the definition of rape. While the origins of the report predate Gisèle Pelicot’s trial, the visceral allegations transformed the case into […]

Hoops Across Borders: Maverick Carter’s Global League Gamble

By: Nicholas Patricios In the world of sports, the business side is just as competitive as the game itself. One prominent figure in sports entrepreneurship is Maverick Carter, the longtime manager and business partner of basketball legend LeBron James. As the Chief Executive Officer of SpringHill Entertainment, Carter has established himself as a leader in […]

European Summer? You’re Going to Need Approval for that: A Look at the European Union’s New ETIAS Application Program

By: Annalee Gunderson It is easy to get excited about your European vacation. You have picked out the perfect outfits, bought your plane ticket, and booked your hotel room. But those are not the only things you will have to do to prepare for your upcoming escape. Starting in 2025, non-EU citizen tourists and travelers […]

The Swap Shop: Legal Ramifications of the Israel-Hamas Hostage Exchange

By: Jacob Benchetrit On October 7, 2023 Gaza based terror group, Hamas, launched a series of attacks against Israeli sovereignty and the general populace. Hamas militants entered by land, sea, and even air, attacking indiscriminately wherever they arrived. Many cities and smaller kibbutzim were attacked, and so was a highly attended event, the Nova Music […]