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San Diego International Law Journal

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Home Is Not Always Where The Heart Is: Examining The Inadequacy Of Legal Measures In The Deportation Of American Intercountry Adoptees, Katie X. Kaessinger, Esq.

San Diego International Law Journal

Despite entering the United States legally as children through intercountry adoption, thousands of American adoptees face deportation as adults because their parents failed to finalize their citizenship. Many of these adoptees have no meaningful linguistic, cultural, or familiar ties to their birth countries, and most have lived in the United States practically their entire lives. This Article explores the legal implications regarding the deportation of intercountry adoptees. More specifically, this Article argues that the deportation of intercountry adoptees reflects a grave systemic failure that violates international human rights law, rather than a mere shortcoming of domestic immigration policy.

Consulting various …

Film, Television, And Artificial Intelligence: Ensuring The Role Of Screenwriters In Anticipation Of Generative Artificial Intelligence’S Increasing Capabilities, Rachel Johnson

San Diego International Law Journal

Artificial Intelligence (AI) currently is one of most critical topics discussed across industries. AI technology, such as Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI), looms over people employed in creative fields who view it as a threat to their livelihoods. Legislative and judicial law must grapple with the complex legal issues GAI poses. In the entertainment realm, employees in professions such as Hollywood’s film industry have found ways to secure their present and near future against AI-encroachment.

In 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA), a labor union covering the screenwriters of television and film, coordinated the second longest labor strike in Hollywood’s …

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San Diego Journal of Climate & Energy Law

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How States Can React To The “Summer Of Flooding,” Increase Flood Insurance Coverage, And Improve Flood Resiliency, Perry S. Warren, Esq., Joseph P. Keller, Esq.

San Diego Journal of Climate & Energy Law

Summer 2025 was the United States’ “summer of flooding,” as shown by four one-in-1,000-year rainfall events that occurred during a single week in July. Because flood damage is not covered under a standard homeowners, renters, or commercial insurance policy, many individuals and businesses affected by these storms will face difficulties repairing their property unless they purchased flood insurance. As flood risks increase due to climate change, flood insurance will become increasingly unaffordable unless governments intervene.

In 2024, Pennsylvania became the first and only state that established a Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force. The Task Force issued nine recommendations calculated …

Back To Intent: Revamping California’S Flagship Environmental Legislation And Tackling The Rise Of The “Super-Commuter”, Jordan Q. Davis

San Diego Journal of Climate & Energy Law

The passage of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in 1970 has long been considered a watershed moment in the evolution of government participation in environmental issues. In the years since, CEQA has played a pivotal role in protecting Californians’ access to the beautiful nature offered by the Golden State. However, the very regulation that has been repeatedly relied upon to breathe clean air and drink clean water may very well be an instrument upon which Californians could return to smog-ridden skies. In this regard, CEQA’s biggest vulnerability may come from a most unexpected place: its strength.

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Unlocking Green Innovation: Navigating Trade Secret Law In The Quest For Sustainable Solutions, Jacob Wright

San Diego Journal of Climate & Energy Law

This Comment explores the tension between trade secret protections and the global demand for climate-related technologies, arguing that a more balanced approach is necessary to align intellectual property law with the public interest. By examining the limits of existing legal frameworks, such as the DTSA, this analysis will highlight how these laws prioritize proprietary interests over environmental needs. It will also propose regulatory strategies that could help bridge this gap, such as expanding compulsory licensing frameworks, implementing public-private partnerships, and introducing public interest exceptions specifically tailored to clean energy technologies. Ultimately, this comment aims to contribute to the ongoing conversation …

The Future Judicial Organization Of The Republic Of Djibouti, Ahmed Ouazzani

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article examines the future judicial organization of the Republic of Djibouti after independence. It identifies the provisional characteristics of the existing judicial infrastructure, including the plurality of jurisdictions, the role of non-professional judges, procedural transgressions, and linguistic issues. The article then discusses the reforms required to modernize the judicial system and presents the projected structure of Djibouti's justice system at the first instance, appellate, and supreme levels.

Colloquia And Seminars: Reports And Reflections, Saïd Ihrai, Brahim Rachidi, Mamoun Lahbabi

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This record brings together several reports and reflections published in the colloquia and seminars section of the issue. It includes a discussion of the Global System of Trade Preferences and commercial cooperation among Islamic and developing countries; a report on the inter-university and international colloquium “Toward What New World Order?”; reflections on international meetings devoted to Keynes, Schumpeter, economic theory, and policy; and a report on a World Health Organization workshop-seminar held in Lyon. Taken together, these contributions document contemporary debates on international economic relations, development, trade cooperation, economic thought, health systems, and public policy.

Bibliographic Notes: Morocco, Technology Transfer, Industrialization, And The International Division Of Labour, Mohamed Faik

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This bibliographic section brings together notes dealing with Morocco's integration into the international division of labour, the political economy of technology transfer, trends in Moroccan industrialization, and the capital goods sector. It reviews works that examine how developing economies are inserted into international economic relations and how technological dependence, specialization, and industrial policy affect their development trajectories.

Moroccan Public Enterprises In Land Transport: Presentation Of Hassan El Alami's Doctoral Thesis, Mohamed Benhmidou

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This note presents Hassan El Alami's doctoral thesis on Moroccan public enterprises in land transport. It emphasizes the importance of the subject for understanding public enterprises in general and transport enterprises in particular. The contribution highlights the legal, socio-political, and institutional questions raised by public enterprise management and reform, and shows how the study contributes to debates on the role of the state in economic and social development.

Presentation Of Houria Alami M'Chichi's Thesis: Languages And Politics In The Maghreb, Mohamed Cherkaoui

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This note presents Houria Alami M'chichi's thesis on languages and politics in the Maghreb. It situates the work within debates on language policy, cultural identity, and political power in North African societies. The note points to the importance of studying the relations between Arabic, Berber, French, and other linguistic practices in order to understand the political and social dynamics of language in the Maghreb.

Bibliographic Note: Directory Of Moroccan Legislation, Joël Moneger

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This bibliographic note presents a directory of Moroccan legislation and underlines its usefulness as a reference tool for legal research. The contribution emphasizes the importance of systematically identifying legislative and regulatory texts in order to facilitate access to Moroccan legal sources. It is aimed at jurists, students, researchers, and practitioners who need a reliable guide to the organization and consultation of Moroccan legal materials.

Bibliographic Note: The Financial Structure Of Global Capitalism, M'Hamed Sagou

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This bibliographic note presents and discusses a work devoted to the financial structure of global capitalism. It highlights the relevance of the book for understanding the organization of international finance, the role of financial flows in the world economy, and the relationship between capitalist development and monetary and financial structures. The note is intended as a guide for readers interested in international political economy and the study of global capitalism.

Selected Bibliographic Elements On Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises, Najib Ibn Abdeljalil

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This bibliographic contribution presents selected references on small and medium-sized enterprises. It brings together works relating to enterprise policy, small industry, entrepreneurship, management, innovation, decision-making, and industrial development. The bibliography is intended to support research on SMEs in Morocco and in comparable economic contexts by providing a structured set of sources for students and researchers interested in business organization and development policy.

Obstacles To The Growth Of Mechanical Industries In Morocco And The Role Of The Integration-Compensation Law In The Development Of The Automobile Sector, Saïd Ihrai

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article analyzes the obstacles to the growth of mechanical industries in Morocco, with particular attention to the automobile sector and to the role of the Integration-Compensation Law. It situates the difficulties of the sector within broader debates on industrialization, technology transfer, and the insertion of developing countries into international industrial and commercial flows. The article discusses structural constraints affecting Morocco's mechanical industries and examines whether integration-compensation mechanisms can promote local content, industrial upgrading, and sectoral development.

The Impact Of Socio-Historical Factors On The Differentiation Of Gender Roles: The Case Of Morocco, Fadila Kanouni-Bennis

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article examines the impact of socio-historical factors on the differentiation of gender roles in Morocco. It traces the historical formation of patriarchal family structures, the influence of Islam on the reproduction of gendered family roles, and the transformations experienced during the pre-colonial, colonial, and post-independence periods. The article also considers the structural inequalities affecting women in family relations and employment, arguing that contemporary gender roles must be understood through the long-term interaction of social, historical, religious, and economic factors.

The Problematic Of The State And Law In Morocco: A Historical And Social Approach To The State Phenomenon, Khalid Naciri

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article offers a historical and social analysis of the state and law in Morocco. It approaches the state phenomenon through theoretical debates on the emergence of the state, the relationship between economy and political autonomy, and the historical formation of state power. The article then applies these questions to Morocco, examining the links between nation, state, capitalism, ideology, and legal structures. It presents the problem of law as inseparable from social history and the development of state authority.

Is Moroccan Environmental Legislation At A Turning Point?, Mohamed Ali Mekouar

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article asks whether Moroccan environmental legislation is at a turning point. It recalls the growing awareness of environmental protection and the legal need to preserve quality of life, nature, and ecological balance. The article reviews the accumulation of legal texts concerning environmental protection in Morocco and points to their limits, fragmentation, and frequent ineffectiveness. It argues for a clearer and more coherent legal framework capable of addressing pollution and environmental degradation.

Accounting, Taxation, And Inflation, Rachid Belkahia, Hassan Oudad

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article examines the relationship between accounting, taxation, and inflation. It argues that inflation weakens the ability of traditional accounting rules to represent the real economic and financial situation of firms. As balance sheets and profits become distorted, taxation may be imposed on nominal rather than real gains. The article therefore calls for solutions that account for the effects of inflation on corporate accounts and taxable income within the broader debate on fiscal reform.

Agricultural Policy And The Limits Of Moroccan Agricultural Development, Abdelaziz Bouami, Mohamed Raki

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article analyzes Moroccan agricultural policy and the limits of agricultural development. It reviews the role of the state and successive development plans, from the post-independence period through the early 1980s, and examines the contradictions of agricultural development. The authors study the economic and social effects of state intervention, including uneven growth, externally oriented production, land allocation, and the promotion of dominant agrarian interests.

Marginal-Cost Pricing In Public Road Transport Enterprises: A New Method, El Mostafa Bensalem

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article examines marginal-cost pricing as a method for setting tariffs in public road transport enterprises. It contrasts traditional pricing based on average accounting cost with a modern approach designed to improve efficiency and equity in public tariffs. The article discusses the economic foundations of marginal-cost pricing, its relevance for scarce resources and public services, and the difficulties involved in applying it to transport enterprises.

Information Technology In Morocco, Mohammed Bedhri

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article surveys the state of information technology in Morocco and situates it within broader debates on technological dependence and development. It asks whether developing countries can build their own capacities in computing or whether they remain dependent on imported technologies designed for different economic and social contexts. The article highlights the stakes of computerization for administration, economic management, security, and development strategy.

Presentation Of The 1983 Finance Law, Youssef Tahiri

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article presents the main features of Morocco's 1983 Finance Law. It places the law within the difficult economic context of the early 1980s, marked by budgetary constraints, external imbalances, public debt, and the need for adjustment. The article discusses how the Finance Law frames state intervention, expenditure, taxation, and financing choices, while reflecting the tensions between economic recovery, fiscal stabilization, and development priorities.

The Production Chain: A Concept Of Crisis, Bertrand Bellon

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article analyzes the concept of the production chain as a response to the crisis of traditional economic analysis. It reviews the history and uses of the concept, particularly in French industrial economics, and discusses its relevance for understanding firm strategies, input-output relations, industrial policy, and systems of representation. The article argues that the production chain is both an analytical tool and a way to rethink the organization of productive systems during periods of economic crisis.

Early University Research On Smes In Morocco, Najib Ibn Abdeljalil

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article presents an early stage of university research on small and medium-sized enterprises in Morocco. It describes a research program carried out within graduate studies in economics, focusing on the owner-manager, the economic role of SMEs, and the specific characteristics of small and medium firms. The contribution also reports on seminar work conducted by students and outlines the theoretical and empirical questions raised by SME research in the Moroccan context.

The Problem Of Decision-Making In Energy Choices: The Case Of Developing Countries, Brahim Rachidi

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article explores the problem of decision-making in energy choices in developing countries. It argues that conventional economic calculation and standard efficiency criteria are often inadequate in the energy sector, where choices have long-term, strategic, social, environmental, and technological consequences. The author analyzes the criteria that guide energy-sector decisions, the difficulty of combining them, and the dilemma created by the relationship between energy and environment. The paper also highlights the limits of irreversible energy choices and the risks of technological dependence, calling for a more comprehensive approach to energy planning in developing economies.

Economic Integration Among Southern Countries: A Long-Term Necessity Or A Utopia, André Barsony

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article examines whether economic integration among countries of the Global South is a long-term necessity or an unrealistic utopia. Drawing on the context of the early 1980s world economy, it discusses the limits of dependence on Northern markets and institutions and highlights the strategic importance of South-South cooperation. The author considers economic integration as a possible response to unequal exchange, external vulnerability, and the need for autonomous development strategies.

The Structure Of Moroccan Industry, M'Hamed Sagou

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article examines the structure of Moroccan industry by studying the degree of concentration in different branches and the place of small and medium enterprises within the national industrial fabric. The author draws on data from industrial censuses and enterprise surveys to assess whether concentration in Moroccan manufacturing is excessive, sectoral, or comparable with patterns observed in other developing countries. The paper argues that the coexistence of large oligopolistic units with a mass of small and medium firms raises specific issues for industrial policy, competition, and technological development. It calls for a differentiated approach to industrial concentration that takes account …

Technological Independence For Underdeveloped Countries, Suhail Al-Muati

Revue Marocaine de Droit, d'Economie et de Gestion (Moroccan Journal of Law, Economics and Management)

This article examines the question of technological independence for underdeveloped countries. Starting from the idea that technological dependence reinforces economic and political dependence, the author analyzes the conditions under which developing countries can acquire, adapt, and control technologies suited to their own development priorities. The article discusses the limits of imported technology, the role of national scientific and technical capacities, and the importance of linking technological choices to broader strategies of industrialization and economic sovereignty. It argues that technological independence is not isolation but a capacity to select and master technology in accordance with national needs.