Law and Politics
New president’s green goals for Brazil may be held in check
Budget constraints and the persistent sag of the global economy handcuff President Inácio “Lula” da Silva’s promises to reduce the South American country’s deforestation and better protect its precious Amazon, University of Miami experts maintain.
Anti-Defamation League honors distinguished lawyer, alumnus
Jaret L. Davis, a ’Cane double alumnus who remains active in the School of Law Alumni Association and Iron Arrow, is receiving the ADL’s Jurisprudence Award for his exceptional contributions to the legal profession and the community, while exemplifying the principles and mission of the league.
With new Brazilian leader, the Amazon might be able to breathe again
Protecting the environment and the health of the world’s largest rainforest is one of the priorities of Brazil’s new president, Inácio “Lula” da Silva.
Haiti on course to spiral into chaos
Violent gangs control the country, cholera is spreading, and there are shortages of water and food, University of Miami scholars point out.
Courts are in ‘new territory’ as election challenges, litigation mount
Legal experts at the University of Miami fear the impact on the courts of the snowballing number of legal challenges related to elections and urged more robust action from bar associations and adherence to legal conduct codes.
School of Law course focuses on women in sports
Part of the University of Miami School of Law’s LL.M. in Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law, the class covers everything from the fine points of contract negotiations to the landmark Title IX law that opened doors for women and girls in athletics.
Scholars: Putin seeks to ‘save face’ with seizure of Ukrainian territories
Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territories violates international sovereignty safeguards and demonstrates President Vladimir Putin’s desperate attempt for a win in the face of the faltering invasion, according to University of Miami law and Russian political specialists.
What could the new government of Italy mean for the European Union?
Joaquín Roy, Jean Monnet Professor and director of the University of Miami European Union Center of Excellence, analyzes the recent election of Giorgia Meloni as Italian prime minister.
Scholar: Gorbachev’s legacy strikingly different in the West and Russia
While Mikhail S. Gorbachev, who died Tuesday at 91, may be principally remembered as a courageous reformer in the West, some Russian people will view the former Soviet leader far less respectfully, according to lecturer and Soviet expert Marcia Beck.
Panel calls to restore civility in defense of democracy
Distinguished University of Miami alumni shared perspectives on civil discourse, the credibility of the media, trust in institutions, and other matters during a spirited discussion hosted by the School of Communication.
Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan bears ‘enormous symbolic significance’
University of Miami Chinese scholar and defense expert June Teufel Dreyer assessed the motivations and implications of the visit by the Speaker of the House to Taiwan, one of the stops on her congressional delegation tour.
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