Introduction: The realm of diplomacy, with its rituals, specialized language, and critical role in international relations, offers a fascinating glimpse into how countries manage their relationships both peaceful and contentious. When popular culture or the media...
[This post is a follow-up to a recent post on Prometheus-Speaks titled: “The Central Flaw of the 1948 Genocide Convention: Fixing the Definition of Genocide Under International Law,” and should be read in conjunction with that earlier one.] Article IX of the 1948...
Genocide is often regarded as the most heinous international crime. Although human history has witnessed many acts of genocide, the concept of the crime of genocide is relatively new and developed primarily in the aftermath of the Nazi atrocities of World War II....
[Gary Lauder is the Founder and Managing Director of Lauder Partners LLC, a venture capital firm in Silicon Valley. Over the past nearly four decades, Lauder, who has been a tireless advocate for “smart” patent reform, has invested over $500 million in venture...
So, you’re in a new app on your phone, say a dating site or a sign-up for some software, and this long legal agreement pops up with an “I agree” or “I accept” button at the bottom. The agreement might be labelled “Terms and Conditions,” “User Agreement,” or “Privacy...
Age discrimination has afflicted employment practices since the last century, especially in the area of hiring. In fact, employment is probably one of the areas where ageism is most prevalent. It involves treating an applicant less favorably because of their age....
