1. Adjudication – Peace Through Law in our Times Colloquium. On 9 – 10 May 2025, the Walther Schücking Institute for International Law at Kiel University will host a colloquium to commemorate the 150th birthday of Walther Schücking. The theme is: ‘International Adjudication – Peace Through Law in our Times’. In 1923, about a century ago, Walther Schücking sat for the first time (as judge ad hoc) on the Permanent Court of International Justice. Throughout this troubled century, many international lawyers have advocated the idea of strengthening international adjudication as a way of achieving ‘peace through law’. Today, there seems to be more international adjudication than ever before, at least at the ICJ, the Permanent Court’s successor. However, it is questionable, whether this always serves the goal of peace (or even the actual settlement of disputes) – and the rule of law. International adjudication is undoubtedly on the rise, but it is also challenged, not only by immense caseloads, but also by divergent expectations. International courts are involved in efforts to save humanity from evils such as climate change or the scourge of war. The rise of strategic litigation has implications beyond the individual case, it aims at structural change, and international courts are gaining the attention of a global public. At stake is whether the international judicial function is structurally stretched to its limits or even beyond – and how international judges can deal responsibly and wisely with the challenges. These will be the overarching questions of our colloquium. More information here. Registration is now open (until April 28, 2025).
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Brown, Goldstein & Levy partner Jacqueline Cadman was invited by the D.C. Bar to teach its continuing legal education course on the art of jury selection, including understanding the composition of the jury pool, and strategies for jury selection and deselection. – Go Health Pro
Brown, Goldstein & Levy partner Jacqueline Cadman was one of the distinguished attorneys invited to teach the D.C. Bar’s “Foundations of Trial Advocacy” series, which focused on jury selection, on January 8th. Jacqui is a seasoned criminal defense with almost twenty years of jury trial experience and as a result a deep understanding of jury … Read more
Understanding the Five Levels of Personal Credit Scores – Go Health Pro
Credit scores are a key factor in determining not only your ability to borrow money, but they can be a factor in your ability to qualify for contract bonds. Your credit score falls into one of five categories, ranging from poor to excellent. Let’s break down these levels and what they mean for you. What … Read more
“It’s scary to plan for the future” – understanding the concerns, needs and hopes of young people in Ukraine – Go Health Pro
The war in Ukraine has had a profound impact on young people living in the country. Drawing on new research, Mariia Zolkina, Max Fras and Elisabet Vives explore what young people think about the conflict and their hopes for the future. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is well into its third year. It has disrupted … Read more
Understanding Threat Actors’ Steps Into OT And ICS Environments – Go Health Pro
“To know your enemy, you must become your enemy.” Sun Tzu, regarded as one of the greatest military strategists of all time, certainly did not live in the hyper-connected and cyberthreat-laden times of today, but we would all benefit from some of his more profound teachings. And it seems some of his teachings have made … Read more
