Norms

China Calls on U.S. to Adhere to Global Norms Amid Deep-Sea Mineral Harvesting Controversy

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Beijing, China — China has expressed concerns to the United States regarding its reported plans to accumulate a stockpile of deep-sea minerals, crucial for various high-tech manufacturing processes. This call for adherence to international regulations highlights the growing tension over resources that are considered vital for the future of technology and energy. According to Chinese officials, any action by the U.S. to stockpile such minerals must conform to existing international law, particularly the principles outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The Convention, which the U.S. observes but has … Read more

Harvard Law Faculty Condemn Trump’s Retaliatory Actions Against Lawyers, Citing Threats to Freedom of Speech and Legal Norms

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Cambridge, MA – In an unprecedented move, Harvard Law School professors have publicly challenged actions taken by the Trump administration, accusing it of retaliating against law firms and their attorneys for representing oppositional clients and interests. This accusation came in a strongly worded letter penned over the weekend, in which a significant majority of the faculty – 82 out of 118 active professors – have put their signatures, signaling deep concerns within the academic community. The professors’ letter details alarming threats allegedly made by the Trump administration against individual lawyers and leading law firms, threatening … Read more

Seven States Debut Stricter Consumer Privacy Measures in 2024: New Laws Shake Up Compliance Norms

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In the first six months of 2024, a wave of privacy regulations took hold in the United States as Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Rhode Island enacted new comprehensive data privacy laws. These states joined a growing list that seeks to address the myriad challenges posed by the digital age, raising the total to 19 states that have adopted such measures. At their core, the 2024 laws continue to reflect the foundations set by earlier statutes, including non-existent private rights of action and provisions allowing entities time to correct violations. Noteworthy … Read more

Bedouin Women Unite to Provide Support and Aid Amidst Crisis, Defying Traditional Norms

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BEERSHEVA, Israel – Attorney Hanan Alsanah, the director of the Center for Bedouin Women’s Rights at Itach-Ma’aki: Women Lawyers for Social Justice, was preparing for a family picnic on her day off when she received a series of WhatsApp messages on October 7. These messages, usually inactive on Saturdays, alerted her to an imminent attack. Alsanah initially hoped that the authorities would intervene and stop the violence, but as time passed, it became clear that they were not taking action. Alsanah felt unsafe and considered leaving the area with her children. However, after receiving messages … Read more