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The Meaning of Lawful Self-Defense: State Criminal Law and the Scope of the Second Amendment
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Democratic Backsliding in Federal States
No full textThis book revitalizes the discourse on backsliding democracy and the global rise of autocracy, extending the consequences of their changes to a sustainable future. In three sections, the book systematically examines diverse pathways leading autocracies to rise and spread worldwide and debates the future consequences. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the book conceptualizes the rise of autocracy and the backsliding of democracy by studying dictatorship, authoritarianization processes, autocracy’s diffusion, and populism. It reveals the global spread of autocracy and reflects on the challenges this poses to, and the likely impacts on, a sustainable future. This book is of key interest to scholars and students of autocracy/autocratization, democracy and democratization, political sociology, sustainability, and more broadly to international relations and comparative politics.https://digitalcommons.law.buffalo.edu/book_sections/1482/thumbnail.jp
A Primer on the Proximate Cause Requirement of PLCAA’s Predicate Firearm Exception: Holding Firearm Manufacturers Liable for Third-Party Criminal Misuse of Their Products
No full textPanic! At the Ballroom: The 1804 New Orleans Ballroom Weapons Ban in a Post-\u3cem\u3eBruen\u3c/em\u3e Context
No full textThe Soulful Lawyer: Jungian Practices for Legal Professionals
Full text linkThe legal profession faces a profound crisis of meaning, with lawyers experiencing some of the highest rates of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse of any profession. While techniques like mindfulness meditation have gained traction as tools to address lawyer well-being, they often fall short of fostering the deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment that so many legal professionals seek. This Article explores how Jungian depth psychology and contemplative practices can address the root causes of dissatisfaction, or “dukkha,” within the legal profession. Drawing from Carl Jung’s concepts of persona, shadow, and collective unconscious, it examines how lawyers can unmask their professional personas and confront the shadow aspects of law itself. By integrating soulful practices that emphasize meaningmaking and self-awareness, this approach offers a path to transform not only individual well-being but also the collective culture of the legal field. Ultimately, the Article argues for a more holistic, ensouled approach to legal practice—one that restores resonance, depth, and beauty to both life and law
Kelsenʼs Legacy: Legal Normativity, Democracy, and International Law
No full textThis unique volume brings together leading academics and researchers from different legal traditions to discuss the work and impact of Hans Kelsen, the most influential legal philosopher with global reach. Using his Pure Theory of Law and his theory of democracy as a lingua franca, the book allows for dialogues between jurisdictions and legal traditions and serves as a point of departure for further research on several themes such as state, international, and non-state law.
The volume covers four themes. The first part focuses on Kelsen\u27s often overlooked assumptions and the resultant conception of law. The second section refers in particular to Kelsen\u27s understanding of legal norms and some of its most salient elements and features such as sanction and validity. The third part explores a variety of questions concerning Kelsen\u27s views on international and non-state law in general and their implications in some jurisdictions. The final section brings Kelsen\u27s legal and political theory together by assessing its relevance to democracy.https://digitalcommons.law.buffalo.edu/books/1215/thumbnail.jp
Vacuuming Outer Space: Incentivizing Active Space Debris Removal Through a Licensing Model
Full text linkThe increasing proliferation of space debris is jeopardizing satellites, space stations, and other ambitious activities in Earth’s orbits. This Article explores this growing concern and proposes an innovative licensing regime as a solution. It begins by surveying the space debris problem and examining the legal frameworks—both binding treaties and non-binding guidelines—that influence its management and mitigation. The paper then critically assesses several proposals advanced by legal scholars to bridge the gaps between these binding and non-binding measures, highlighting the issues these solutions face. In order to address these challenges, the Article advances a more collaborative and flexible approach: a licensing mechanism overseen by the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (“IADC”). Through this process, the IADC can overcome the weaknesses of existing proposals by sidestepping reliance on external legal doctrines, avoiding the pitfalls of legally-binding definitions, and offering a more effective alternative to market-share liability frameworks.This model not only provides legal certainty for third-party debris-removal operators but also fosters broad international cooperation. Ultimately, by incentivizing new forms of engagement with the “space junk” issue, this licensing framework can preserve the long-term sustainability of Earth’s orbital environment for all