Philosophy
At dark nights in regions far away from chaotic urban areas, stars cluster and glitter over the vast cosmic arena, emanating rays of comfort and pleasure; yet with our eyes fixed on the night sky, the Milky Way flowing and shining above our heads, we couldn’t help being reminded
Law
Without question, we are moving towards a society that is increasingly digitized. From industrial automation to AI art, our world is slowly moving towards a series of zeroes and ones. It begs the question then – should this tidal wave of tech make its way into our systems of justice? Is
Law
Prosecutorial discretion is quite the simple concept. Prosecutors, responsible for the process of bringing charges and filing cases against those believed to have committed crimes, have flexibility in who they choose to pursue. Most often, recommendations for charges come from police, from which prosecutors have the full power to choose
How does it feel to watch the world speed past the life you once knew—while you're still here, your heartbeat a quiet witness to time's relentless rush? My grandfather, whose weathered hands once held the authority to shape destinies as a respected commissioner, now trembles
Prosecutorial discretion is quite the simple concept. Prosecutors, responsible for the process of bringing charges and filing cases against those believed to have committed crimes, have flexibility in who they choose to pursue. Most often, recommendations for charges come from police, from which prosecutors have the full power to choose
Many behaviors across the board are engendered by a desire or a need for profit. Some, beneficial. Others, harmful. Many parallels can be observed between government enterprises and private companies; the hope for profit still exists in both, just in different forms with different goals. Quoting Milton Friedman: “there is
The vast majority of democratic countries share a similar standard in the prosecution of potential criminals – the presumption of innocence, that no one shall be punished without proof beyond a reasonable doubt. For good reason – the incarceration of the innocent can ruin lives, stripping away the fundamental rights that one
“Impatient with the present, hostile to the past and deprived of a future, we really did then resemble those whom justice or human hatred has forced to live behind bars” (Camus 57). In his novel The Plague, Albert Camus explores how, during unprecedented times of pestilence, resulting in rapid alterations
Many behaviors across the board are engendered by a desire or a need for profit. Some, beneficial. Others, harmful. Many parallels can be observed between government enterprises and private companies; the hope for profit still exists in both, just in different forms with different goals. Quoting Milton Friedman: “there is
What growing up in conflict taught me about silence, strength, resilience and standing still. When people think of resilience, they often picture someone who has bounced back from a breakup, lost a job or failed a test. Resilience is a word that is plastered across motivational posters and said proudly
Chances are that you have heard the phrase, “the law is sacred.” It comes with no surprise that people are wary of legislating new laws accompanied with punishment, or assigning criminality to a variety of behaviour. In reasonably recent times, this has brought forward the question of criminalizing disinformation, particularly
Arguably, Vogue has been the blueprint for fashion magazines since its rise to prominence in the 20th century. Since then, designers, fashion fanatics, and everyday people alike have held Vogue in high regard. Despite tremendous changes throughout its years of publication, the magazine's reputation remains intact. Or so
In The Trial, Franz Kafka tells the story of a man who wakes up to find himself under arrest, though no one will tell him why. Josef K., a mid-level bank employee, has committed no crime, yet he is summoned to court, expected to defend himself, and slowly pulled into
While insider trading is one of the most well-known instances of a violation of securities law, it is by no means the only way in which finance and law intersect. Let’s first begin by getting a grip on insider trading, as a starting point to gain a deeper understanding
When looking at the most horrific and heinous crimes in history, there appears to be no legitimate defense or excuse for the perpetrators. Regardless of how defendants spin their stories, most believe that punishment for crimes of that magnitude simply cannot be negotiated. However, one line of defense is utilized
The deceptive marketing practices of Purdue and Johnson & Johnson destroyed thousands and thousands of lives via their complicity in the opioid crisis. Pfizer was forced to settle at $2.3 billion for illegal marketing and skirting safety regulations involving the painkiller Bextra. Big pharma is notorious for its nefarious
The vast majority of democratic countries share a similar standard in the prosecution of potential criminals – the presumption of innocence, that no one shall be punished without proof beyond a reasonable doubt. For good reason – the incarceration of the innocent can ruin lives, stripping away the fundamental rights that one