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A Quick Review of the Abortion Debates and Their Developments in Taiwan and the United States
Summary: This article explores the structure, brief history, and development of abortion law in Taiwan and the United States, showing that the issue has never been a binary question but rather a broader and more complicated problem. Following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, the right to abortion in the U.S. now will… Read more »
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Generative AI in Law School: Cool Tool or Legal Fool?*
As schools opened their doors this fall and students entered their classrooms, many brought generative artificial intelligence (AI) with them. Generative AI has sparked debates about its role in different settings, including in the education context. This Editorial Note will explore the debate about using generative AI in legal education. Its goal is to stimulate… Read more »
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Doctor of Juridical Science: Advice to Prospective and Current Candidates
Note: The author’s experience may not be the same as other students’ experiences, especially in terms of program requirements and expectations. Every SJD student should check with their program—Director of Graduate Legal Studies, dissertation advisor, or others—to understand what the requirements and expectations are. Author: Dr. Derek Warden J.D., G.D.C.L., LL.M., S.J.D., attorney at law,… Read more »
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The UN as the new “World Tax Organization”?
Historically, the United Nations (UN) has played a secondary role to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in international tax policymaking. However, the OECD’s informal title as the “World Tax Organization” may soon be contested. This follows decades in which the OECD has shaped international tax rules. Most recently, in 2021, the OECD introduced a two-pillar reform… Read more »
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NFT Basics and Intellectual Property Rights-Related Issues
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), digital records linked to digital images, videos, audio files, or 3D models, have drawn wide attention recently. Last year, the New York State Bar Association launched a task force to examine digital assets. The United States Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office just stopped receiving public comment for their… Read more »
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Abortion as Essential Healthcare Becomes Even Clearer after Dobbs
Reproductive health researchers have shown that media sources often portray abortion inaccurately, which affects public understanding of the issue. For instance, mainstream news media typically discusses abortion primarily as a political issue rather than a healthcare issue. Additionally, popular culture misrepresents the percentage of abortion seekers who are low-income and people of color, the rate… Read more »
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A Law and Economic Analysis of Metaverse Real Estate
Mark Zuckerberg famously announced that Facebook, the world’s largest social networking website, rebranded itself as Meta. He aims to shift the company’s focus to building the “metaverse,” which is “an immersive and constant virtual 3D world where people interact using an avatar to carry out a wide range of activities.” The prospective impact of the… Read more »
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Thailand’s First Data Protection Law: A Quick Review
The rapid emergence of data protection and privacy laws is a global phenomenon. Countries with at least one form of legislation in this area went up from 56 to 106 in number between 2009 and 2020. Thailand is no exception: the country’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), passed in 2019, finally took effect this year… Read more »
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How Maurer SJD Students Build Their Academic Career Through Summer Internships
During the summer, law school students (J.D.) are usually seeking internship opportunities. The goal is to gain practical experience, in preparation for becoming future lawyers. Interestingly, two SJD (Doctor of Juridical Science) students, who have a background in academia, believe that they could also benefit from summer internships, as it would complement their classroom experience. … Read more »
