[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he ability to resolve controversies is a major characteristic of civilized and organized societies. Through judicial systems and dispute resolution mechanisms, members of a society are able to submit even the smallest dispute to the analysis and consideration of an impartial third party. Trusting a complete stranger to rule impartially and honorably is a phenomenon…
The Basics of Class Actions in the Mexican Judicial System
Arrested for Playing Games: Casinos, Gambling & Japanese Law
Introduction [dropcap]A[/dropcap]t the end of March 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that “Big Fish Casino”, a social gambling game, constituted illegal online gambling under Washington state law. The Court justified its decision by stating that the virtual chips used for the game were “things of value”, which is one…
Kylie Jenner: Celebrity, Influencer, and (Almost) Billionaire
[dropcap]K[/dropcap]ylie Jenner is making headlines once again, and the theme of her most recent spotlight is painted all over her Twitter account. Her mega beauty brand, Kylie Cosmetics, is poised to make the 21-year-old a billionaire in just months. Not only does this mean that Kylie is (by far) the wealthiest of her ultra-famous family…
Former Columbia University Professor Awarded $1.25 Million in Harassment and Retaliation Case
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he sexual harassment and retaliation case Ravina v. Columbia University came to a close after over two contentious weeks at trial. A New York jury decided to award plaintiff Enrichetta Ravina a total of $1.25 million in compensatory and punitive damages. The defendants are also responsible for paying her legal expenditures “of more than $5…
Temple University Faces Charges of Submitting Incorrect Data to Improve Rankings
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]fter months of suspicion and uncertainty, Temple University has required that Moshe Porat, dean of its Fox School of Business, leave his position. The decision resulted from supported claims that he allowed years’ worth of incorrect data about the school to be submitted in order to ameliorate its rankings. Fox’s online curriculum previously occupied the…
Powerhouse Lawyers Paulette Brown and Michele Meyer-Shipp Expand Diversity in the Legal Field
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the field of law, firms tend to be male-dominated and white, especially in senior management. Paulette Brown is out to change this. She was recently appointed a Senior Partner at Locke Lord, as well as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. Brown will “focus… on recruiting, retention and creating benchmarks for women, minority and LGBTQ…
Minding Your Business: Why Your MBA Should be Mindful of Mindfulness
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]id your MBA teach you about Mindfulness? Probably not. In this article we will discuss how some corporations have taken the lead in integrating mindfulness into their business practice. It is not just a good idea, but makes economic sense. This will be Part I of a multi-part series on Mindfulness and Corporate America. Twenty-one…
DLA Piper Expands Reach, Welcomes Manokore Attorneys as Member Firm in Zimbabwe
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]LA Piper recently announced its addition of Manokore Attorneys, a premier law firm in Zimbabwe. As a result of this new member firm, DLA Piper now reaches across 20 countries in Africa. DLA Piper is a robust global firm of over 200 local experts and lawyers who work throughout the African continent. Their legal services…
Data Protection in China: Key Rules, Misconceptions & Common Questions
The Editor in Chief of the LLM Law Review, Jonathan Rossi, was in Shanghai visiting with Jared T. Nelson, a lawyer at MWE China Law Offices, a Chinese law firm in a strategic alliance with global law firm McDermott Will & Emery. As part of our Conversation with Thought Leaders & Trendsetter series Jared provides some insight about China’s…
Mexico’s New Anti-Corruption Measures:
A Compliance Guide for Businesses
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith the introduction of the National Anti-Corruption System in Mexico, companies in Mexico are now encouraged to fully observe better practices to aid in the combat against the never-ending dilemma in Mexican daily life: corruption. Since the publication of the General Law of the Anti-Corruption System (GLACS) on July 18, 2016, Mexico took a major…
Attorney-Client Privilege in Japan: A General Framework for Global Businesses
1. Introduction [dropcap]B[/dropcap]usinesses operate globally. In the US, it is expected that conversations with counsel are protected by what is known as Attorney-Client privilege. In many parts of the world this type of legal framework does not exist. As a Japanese Attorney and recent Columbia Law School graduate and NY lawyer, I can unequivocally tell…
The MBA Ranking System
What is a Ranking? [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen prospective students are looking for a business school to go to, they will want to choose one that has an excellent reputation for teaching and which will have a positive benefit for their future. To do that, they need to compare various institutions to see what is on offer and…