Category Archives: ICLR Posts

Freedom of Tweet: Florida SB1316 and its Proposed Restrictions on Political Bloggers

By: Juan Ortega March 17, 2023 Just five days before the Florida Legislature convened in Tallahassee for its 2023 Legislative Session, a new bill was introduced that, if passed, would test the limits of free speech in the state of Florida. Republican State Senator Jason Brodeur, representing Florida’s 10th district, introduced Senate Bill 1316, titled “Information Dissemination.” […]

The Escalating Crisis of the Rohingya People of Myanmar

By: Camila Torres Jaramillo March 14, 2023 The Rohingya people of Myanmar have long been subjected to persecution and human rights abuses, which have been widely condemned by the international community.[1] This article will explore the legal implications of the situation in Myanmar, focusing on the human rights violations committed against the Rohingya people. Background The […]

Sustainability in Style: The Legal Landscape Shaping the Fashion Industry’s Future

By: Michael Patrick Stuart March 7, 2023 This year, the global fashion industry faces new legislation that may put an end to its long history of self-reporting and self-regulation, especially with regard to its environmental impact. Companies in the fashion industry regularly advertise their commitment to reducing their impact on the planet by using eco-friendly materials, such […]

Moving to the Metaverse: First Trial Held in the Metaverse

By: Marialejandra Portal March 3, 2023 On February 15th of 2023, Colombia’s Magdalena Administrative court made history by holding the first legal trial in the metaverse. The case was a traffic dispute brought by the regional transport union against the police. In the two hour hearing, lawyers and parties put on virtual headsets to participate in the trial […]