by Johana Arias | Mar 15, 2022 | All, Brexit, Europe, European Union
On January 31, 2020, the United Kingdom formally withdrew from the European Union. That membership withdrawal by the United Kingdom from the European Union is known as the “Brexit” vote which has created a clear border element distinguishing the similar and...
by shannialon | Mar 4, 2022 | All, Europe, European Union, Human Rights
The European Union should accede to the European Convention on Human Rights (the “Convention”). Accession by the European Union (the “EU”)–whereby the EU would become a party to the Convention, would create a more coherent system of law. EU accession would further...
by Johana Arias | Mar 2, 2022 | All, Europe, European Union, International Mergers and Acquisitions, Trade
Currently, merging companies need to be aware of the “Dutch Clause” because mergers that affect trade between member states and pose a risk of adverse competitive effects may face a more detailed review by the European Commission. Merging companies facing a more...
by Evan Conner | Feb 21, 2022 | Africa, All, Europe, European Union, Financial
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are so hot right now. Nigeria’s launched in October. India’s launches in April. China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, and Jamaica are testing small amounts of CBDC. More still are in the research and development phase, such...
by Sabrina Rodriguez | Feb 16, 2022 | All, CEDAW, Comparative Law, Europe, European Union, Human Rights, Middle East & North Africa, Public International Law, United Nations, Women
Overview Violence against women is a world-wide problem. It is not regional and it does not discriminate. It affects women of all cultures and religions. Even though statistics might be lower in Europe and The Americas, it is mostly due to them being more developed...
by Jaclyn Corbo | Feb 14, 2022 | Europe, United Kingdom, Women
The feminization of the legal profession is a global trend, supported by the significant progress internationally in percentages of women graduating law school classes and joining law firms in the 2000s. The rate of this progress varies based on culture and...