Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

How to Ensure Your Hired Attorney Personally Handles Your Legal Case

July 26, 2024 • By Jack Gilbert

To ensure your hired attorney personally handles your case, put it in writing: specify the lawyer’s role in your retainer agreement, require advance notice and consent for any delegation, and set clear communication expectations. Many matters are shared with associates or outsourced unless you explicitly negotiate who will appear, draft, and advise. This article explains […]

Constitutional Law Court Procedures

How Global Courts Address and Punish Genocide

July 9, 2024 • By Jack Gilbert

Global courts punish genocide through the ICC and national tribunals, with penalties that can include up to 30 years in prison or life imprisonment under the Rome Statute. The ICJ also rules on state responsibility for genocide under the Genocide Convention, while domestic courts may use universal jurisdiction. This article explains the legal definition, key […]

Constitutional Law Court Procedures

How the World Defines and Prosecutes Atrocity Crimes

July 8, 2024 • By Jack Gilbert

Crimes against humanity are defined in Article 7 of the Rome Statute as 11 specified acts committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack on civilians. They’re prosecuted by the ICC and other international or national courts using statutes, treaties, and universal jurisdiction. This article explains the definition, history, legal frameworks, and global enforcement […]