Internationalizing the New Conflict of Laws Restatement
Ralf Michaels and Christopher A. WhytockSome sixteen years ago, on the occasion of one of many symposia on the possibility of a new Restatement of Conflict of Laws to replace the much derided Second Restatement, Mathias Reimann suggested that a new Restatement should focus on the requirements of what he called “the international age.” Conflict of laws is increasingly international, he pointed out.
When Does An Indian Reservation Cease to Exist? Tenth Circuit Discusses in Murphy v. Royal
Pauline ToboulidisThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit invalidated the state court murder conviction and death sentence of Patrick Dwayne Murphy, an American Indian, after concluding that the Oklahoma courts lacked jurisdiction.
Sentencing of Offenders Under the Age of 18
Kevin Reitz, Cecelia M. Klingele and Jennifer MorinigoIn follow up to Ms. Nellis’ post, we wanted to share the recommendations on juvenile sentencing from Article 6 of the most recent draft of Model Penal Code: Sentencing, which has been approved by members of ALI.
Navajo Sign Law Criminalizing Human Trafficking
Alysa LandryNavajo President Russell Begaye on August 7 signed the Navajo Nation Law against Human Trafficking, signaling his commitment to take a stance against an international crime that targets some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. The law, which amends the tribe’s criminal code, also calls for cooperation among government and civil institutions to define, prevent and combat the illegal “transporting, trading or dealing” of people.
Title IX and Procedural Fairness: Why Disciplined-Student Litigation Does Not Undermine the Role of Title IX in Campus Sexual Assault
Erin E. BuzuvisThis Article examines the recent spate of disciplined – student cases in an effort to harmonize Title IX compliance with the procedural rights of students who are accused of sexual assault.
Department of Education Rethinking Campus Guidance on Sexual Assault
Emily Haigh and Ivie A. GuobadiaHigher education institutions may soon be asked to reconsider how they comply with Title IX obligations when a student or employee files a sexual assault complaint.