Category Archives: Featured

Governing the Unowned Ocean: BBNJ Beyond Ratification

By: Max Ackerson On January 17, 2026, the United Nations High Seas Treaty, formally the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (“UNCLOS”) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction and commonly called the BBNJ Agreement (“the Agreement”), entered into force, the culmination of […]

The Netflix–Warner Bros. Transaction as a Bellwether for Modern Antitrust

By: Addison Hichman The proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix crystallizes nearly every tension animating contemporary Chicago-School versus Neo-Brandisian antitrust enforcement. Announced on December 5, 2025, the $82.7 billion all-cash transaction would combine the world’s largest global streaming platform with one of the most valuable content libraries in entertainment, bringing franchises such as Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Friends, and […]

High Seas, Low Regulation: A Thing of the Past? The High Seas Treaty Enters into Effect

By: Casey Galvin On January 17, 2026, the Agreement under the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, commonly known as the BBNJ Agreement or High Seas Treaty, entered into force. Its entry into force marks the culmination […]

The Cost of Competition: The Human Rights Implications of Mega Sporting Events

By: Ana Garcia-Velez  From the Olympic Games to the World Cup and the Super Bowl, mega sporting events draw in millions of viewers worldwide. In fact, “85% of internet users say they regularly watch at least one sport online or on television,” equating to billions of people across the globe. It’s easy to understand why these […]