The U.K. Races to Catch Up on COVID-19
The United Kingdom’s lockdown measures prompt questions of its legality.
Israel Pushes Its Emergency Powers to Their Limits
Israel’s executives have authority to combat COVID-19, but they appear to be abusing their power.
Exporting the Italian Model to Fight COVID-19
Italy’s early missteps in responding to the coronavirus can teach the world lessons on responding to pandemics.
Increasing the Legitimacy of the World Health Organization
International organizations need clear principles to guide their response to public health emergencies.
The Delayed Response in Wuhan Reveals Legal Holes
Chinese public health and emergency laws contributed to delayed responses to COVID-19.
Comparing Nations’ Responses to COVID-19
Leading scholars from around the world discuss the administrative law and regulatory dimensions to the global response to COVID-19.
Judicial Deference to Agencies’ Decisions in Brazil and the United States
American doctrines of judicial review may provide useful models for Brazilian courts.
Addressing the International Legal Challenges of Genetic Engineering
In keynote address, Gary Marchant discusses the transnational implications of genetic engineering.
The Legal Risks of Regulating Climate Change at the Subnational Level
State and local regulators will face challenges in trying to pick up the slack after a federal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
Learning from International Agreements and Domestic Missteps
Scholar argues U.S.-China trade agreements fill regulatory gaps left by both countries.
Warding Off Witch Hunting
As sorcery and witchcraft-related violence increases, states and international actors seek to regulate.
Climate Engineering Could Reframe the Dialogue on Climate Change
New study explores the potential benefits, risks, and legal challenges of solar climate engineering.