Tag Archives: United States

Echoes of Silence: The Struggle for Free Speech in Iran, Turkey, and Russia

By: Samantha Morales  The citizens of the United States are fortunate enough to have the explicitly enumerated constitutional protection of freedom of speech and expression. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution  states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of […]

Blocking Sunblock: Regulatory Barriers to Korean Sunscreens in the United States

By: Olivia Clausen In recent years, South Korea has emerged as a leader in skincare, developing new and innovative cosmeceuticals, which are cosmetics with biologically active ingredients that have therapeutic benefits. Gaining a lot of international recognition in particular is Korean sunscreen, which is known to be more effective and more comfortable to wear than […]

The 2024 Presidential Election and our Allies Across the Atlantic

By: Grace Winkeljohn As the United States 2024 Presidential Election approaches, European allies are raising questions about the United States (U.S.) election process and what the results may mean for their nation and ours. The U.S. and European governments share many similarities, making them ripe for comparison. However, there are also many differences sparking increased […]

Navigating the Tides of Change: The Evolution of International Maritime Law and the Quest for Liability in the Wake of the Dali Tragedy

By: Lawson Barkley Maritime law has deep roots in our society, tying itself back to the inference of at least rudimentary maritime laws of the ancient Egyptians and Phoenicians who were commercial leaders in international shipping throughout the Mediterranean. There is no doubt that international shipping and trade require comprehensive rules regarding the liability of […]