Justice and Law in the Republic and Mencius

-          Author: Chi-Shing Chen

In this article, Chi-Shing Chen presents a sketch and a comparison of two perspectives of justice. Chi-Shing Chen discuss Plato’s idea of justice in the Republic, and Mencius’ thinking on the same topic in Mencius. Chi-Shing Chen conclude the paper by summarizing key differences and how the two thoughts may be complementary to each other.

FinTech Innovation and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

-          Author: Yen-Te Wu

In this article, Yen-Te Wu analyzed the compliance of FinTech firms with anti-money laundering (AML) laws in the US. The rapid emergence and growth of the financial innovations industry--or FinTech as it is commonly referred to in the financial services sector--has caught many players in the global financial services industry unaware. This article analyzed the compliance of FinTech firms with anti-money laundering (AML) laws in the US. The results of the study suggest that two main laws govern issues related to the laundering of monetary instruments.

A Maker or an Infringer? 3D Printing Technology and Patent Infringing Liability: Taiwan Perspectives

-          Author: Hao-Yun Chen

In this article, Hao-Yun Chen focuses on patent infringement issues associated with 3D printing, and conducts an analysis on the potential conflict between protection of patent rights and non-commercial private use in the context of 3D printing technology. Part I explains the background of the issues. Part II explains the manufacturing process of 3D printing. Part III examines potential patent infringement liabilities in each step of the 3D printing process explained in the Part II, especially those related to digital manufacturing. Part IV discribes the rising of end-user infringement, and explores its impacts on patent law.

An Overlooked Case for Judicial Review: Striking a Dynamic Balance between Constitutionalism and Democracy

-          Author: Wen-Cheng Chen & Min-Ta Chuang

In this article, Wen-Cheng Chen & Min-Ta Chuang analyzed Commentators disagree on the legitimacy of judicial review in a constitutional democracy. Many scholars who argue for (or against) judicial review have based their claims on democracy or democratic theory, while other scholars have founded their positive (or negative) arguments on constitutionalism or constitutional theory.