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 »
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 »
Yale, Harvard, UC Berkeley, Colombia, Georgetown, Stanford, Michigan, Duke, Northwestern, and UC Irvine have pulled out of the U.S. News & World Report rankings, a highly influential and controversial tool used by prospective students, employers, and Law School Deans and Council. One central message from Law School is that the rank disincentives programs that support… Read more »
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Let’s talk about Hurricane Fiona—how a storm that caused significant damage to Puerto Rico revealed the island’s broken system. As the Editor-in-Chief of the Maurer Global Forum and a born and raised Puerto Rican, I would like to discuss Hurricane Fiona from a legal perspective to invite discussions on this forum. Some of you may… Read more »
“The glitches are there to help you to adjust your plans for success.” Unknown Author This story is about a “glitch” in my plan that led me to the success that I have now. It’s also related to the people around you who can contribute to glitches or success. This “glitch” is a grade I… Read more »
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 »
I am a Puerto Rican, U.S. attorney, and food blogger. I would describe myself as fun, funny, intelligent, and a “Jack of all trades, master of none” (a one-woman band).
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 »
