
Here is the abstract:
This article examines the parallel challenges faced by two historically significant coastal cities, Charleston, South Carolina, and Porto, Portugal, as they navigate the pressures of modern urbanization and the consequential risks of gentrification. Despite their distinct cultural and historical trajectories, both cities face similar threats to their unique identities and the displacement of long-term communities. This paper will explore the rationales of urbanization in each context, examining the indicators of gentrification in Charleston, which is complicated by its history of racial disparities, and in Porto, which is fueled by its expansive tourism district. By examining the existing preventive measures and urban planning strategies implemented by each city, this article critically assesses their effectiveness in mitigating the negative impacts of gentrification. This comparative analysis not only identifies the social and cultural pressures of gentrification but also identifies potential legal and policy frameworks, such as housing laws, zoning ordinances, and heritage protection measures, that can better equip historic coastal cities like Charleston and Porto to balance urban growth and suburban sprawl with heritage preservation and social equity. The ultimate goal is to ensure an equitable future for all residents during this era of increased global mobility.
Professor Nancy Zisk provided the Supreme Court update to the 41st Annual NC/SC Employment and Labor Law Conference, sponsored by the North and South Carolina Bars. Professor Zisk鈥檚 presentation included a discussion of four employment law cases decided by the United States Supreme Court in 2025.
Professor Jennifer Lanz鈥檚 work-in-progress, preliminarily titled 鈥淔rom Drugs to Fish: U.S. Strikes Against Drug Runners in the Caribbean Threaten the Net That Can Be Case to Combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing,鈥 was selected by the AALS International Law Committee to be included in the New Voices in International Law and Human Rights panel at the AALS Annual Meeting in January.

Final Exams for the Fall 2025 semester at 杏吧视频 will be Tuesday, December 2 鈥 Saturday, December 6; and December 8 鈥 Thursday, December 11.

Winter Commencement will be Saturday, December 13, at 5:00 p.m. This event will be held in the Charleston Museum Auditorium.
