By: Emily L. Hutchins October 21, 2022 A recent investigation by regulators in the United Kingdom has brought to light a growing trend of greenwashing in fast-fashion. Greenwashing, the act of making a product appear more environmentally friendly than it really is, was coined in 1986 to identify companies spending more to advertise their environmentalism than to […]
By: Victoria Guevara October 17, 2022 “And it’s light’s out and away we go!” famous British broadcaster David “Crofty” Croft says to mark the start of each Formula 1 Grand Prix. Although Netflix highlights the racing and driver drama, there are many legal battles going on behind the scenes that aren’t as emphasized. From Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team […]
By: Jess Hwang October 14, 2022 In 1980, the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (“Hague Convention”) was adopted in response to international child abductions in custodial disputes. According to Article 1, the convention’s aim was “to secure the prompt return of children wrongfully removed to or retained in any Contracting State” […]
By: Juan M. Ortega October 7, 2022 As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues into its eighth month, Russian President Vladmir Putin has again crossed the boundaries of international law. The Kremlin organized referendums in four regions in Eastern Ukraine: Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. This territory comprises roughly 15% of Ukraine’s territory. Ukrainian government officials […]
