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Robin Rhim, Chandler Baladjanian, and Kaylen Anderson

Apr 23

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The Corporate Departure from California

Credit: Kyle Calzia For years, California has been a thriving market for emerging companies. However, the Golden State has since had to...

IUU Fishing: The Dangers Behind Unsustainable Seafood Practices

Lea Crase and Kristen Rai

Apr 23

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IUU Fishing: The Dangers Behind Unsustainable Seafood Practices

Credit: Aman Bhargava | freerange Introduction With an estimated market value of $276.5 billion in 2020 and over 40 million people...

Faith in Our Institutions: Reforming Judicial Ethics in the Supreme Court

Samuel Pumarejo, Morgan Botelle, Thomas Dunbar

Apr 2

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Faith in Our Institutions: Reforming Judicial Ethics in the Supreme Court

Credit: Courtesy Nicole Poirot The public has lost faith in the branch of government designed to be the most direct expression of the...

How CA Local Governments Make a Difference for Women’s Rights

Astrid Souto, Lea Crase, Christina Nadeau

Mar 5

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How CA Local Governments Make a Difference for Women’s Rights

Credit: Sergio Ruiz, SPUR | Flickr Introduction The United Nations’ (UN) Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women...

Can Private Tech Companies be Targeted Under International Humanitarian Law?

Robert Weeks, Jason Cowan, Erick Arevalo, and Lea Crase

Nov 21, 2023

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Can Private Tech Companies be Targeted Under International Humanitarian Law?

Credit: Starlink I. Introduction There has been an observed shift in governments utilizing private-public partnerships for...

Advisory Opinions and Their Legal Gravitas

Jason Cowan, Samuel Pumarejo, Melina Torres, and Robert Weeks

Nov 21, 2023

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Advisory Opinions and Their Legal Gravitas

Credit: Eriks Cistovs | Pexels In a landmark initiative to clarify legal obligations tied to climate change and its effects on the ocean,...

Heat Rising: The Deadly Issue of Prison Heat Conditions

Lea Crase, Morgan Botelle

Oct 31, 2023

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Heat Rising: The Deadly Issue of Prison Heat Conditions

Credit: vividcorvid | Fotolia Rising temperatures during the summer months are significantly impacting the United States, leading to...

WHAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST FIELDS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ARBITRATION

Joana Garcia, Alisha Hacker, Caitlin Edwards

Oct 31, 2023

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WHAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST FIELDS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ARBITRATION

Credit: Pavel Danilyuk | Pexels INTRODUCTION: Arbitration is not a new concept, even though brand-new legislation and public attention...

Community Choice Aggregation: The Future of Sustainable, Affordable, & Local Energy

Thomas Dunbar, Kaylen Anderson

Oct 31, 2023

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Community Choice Aggregation: The Future of Sustainable, Affordable, & Local Energy

Introduction In 2022, one out of every six households in the United States were behind on their utility payments. California has three of...

Don’t Poke the Bear: The Golden State Says ‘No More’ to Big Oil

Samuel Pumarejo and Jason Cowan

Oct 31, 2023

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Don’t Poke the Bear: The Golden State Says ‘No More’ to Big Oil

Credit: Rawpixel The Golden State’s Bold Move The gauntlet has been thrown down. On September 16, 2023, CA Attorney General Rob Bonta...

Biden’s Chip Bill: A Win for Consumer Product and Security Equipment Production

Robert Weeks

Oct 13, 2022

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Biden’s Chip Bill: A Win for Consumer Product and Security Equipment Production

Semiconductors, or “chips,” are the foundation for most modern technological products.

Joana Garcia, Kaylen Anderson, and Jason Cowan

Sep 1, 2022

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The Unionization of Starbucks

While the clash between Starbucks Corporation (“Starbucks”) and its non-unionized employees is not the first – it won't be the last.

A Brief Introduction: The Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act

Jason Cowan and Kaylen Anderson

Sep 1, 2022

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A Brief Introduction: The Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act

A bill such as the CAOA making it this far is a momentous achievement, but the uphill battle cannabis is far from over.