Space Science Series

The Outer Space Treaty has been remarkably successful -- but is it fit for the modern age?

Jan 28, 2017 06:12 am UTC| Science Economy Law

Space exploration is governed by a complex series of international treaties and agreements which have been in place for years. The first and probably most important of them celebrates its 50th anniversary on January 27 ...

Migrant Crisis Series

Q&A: What legal obligation does the US have to accept refugees

Jan 28, 2017 06:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order which would temporarily ban the majority of refugees from coming to the US. The Conversation asked Liam Thornton, lecturer in law at University College Dublin, whether...

Far beyond crime-ridden depravity, darknets are key strongholds of freedom of expression online

Jan 26, 2017 06:46 am UTC| Technology Law

The internet is much more than just the publicly available, Google-able web services most online users frequent and thats good for free expression. Companies frequently create private networks to enable employees to use...

The privacy debate over research with your blood and tissue

Jan 26, 2017 06:40 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

Many people dont realize that their leftover tissue, blood or other samples otherwise known as biospecimens taken during a visit to the doctor or hospital might be stripped of identifying information and used in research...

Qualcomm Not Afraid Of Apple Despite Impending Sales Hit Over Legal Dispute

Jan 26, 2017 06:04 am UTC| Technology Law

International mobile chip maker Qualcomm is currently going head-to-head with Apple in a legal battle that threatens to damage the formers bottom line. Despite the potential hit to its sales, however, Qualcomm is not...

Migrant Crisis Series

Trump's policies will affect four groups of undocumented immigrants

Jan 26, 2017 00:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Law

President Donald Trump is expected to order the deportation of millions of criminal aliens this week. During his campaign, he stated his intention to remove all 11 million illegal immigrants from the country, although some...

US Government Smacked Down In Court, International Server Access Not Granted

Jan 25, 2017 04:33 am UTC| Technology Law

The US government and Microsoft have been butting heads over access to the tech companys servers in Dublin, Ireland for some time now. A lower court decision had already rebuffed the attempt by Big Brother to overreach and...