The Laws of Star Trek

The Logs of a Star Fleet Lawyer. Because the Federation is relatively new to interstellar space, this lawyer must find a way to make sure that the Captain and the ship do not run afoul of interstellar law. This lawyer will have to find precedent in everything from the customs of Earth and other planets, to the limited interstellar interactions that the new Federation has experienced.

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October 02, 2017

The Legality of a "Vulcan Hello"

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How "Prime" is that Directive?

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The Laws of Star Trek

The Logs of a Star Fleet Lawyer. Because the Federation is relatively new to interstellar space, this lawyer must find a way to make sure that the Captain and the ship do not run afoul of interstellar law. This lawyer will have to find precedent in everything from the customs of Earth and other planets, to the limited interstellar interactions that the new Federation has experienced.

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