The May 2025 issue of the Journal of Law and Economics presents a sharp analysis of several pressing legal and economic issues. One study examines a juridical review of human trafficking as a transnational crime, delivering a scathing critique of the weaknesses in international law enforcement mechanisms. Another discussion evaluates the potential for implementing restorative justice in business dispute resolution, questioning the readiness of the legal system to embrace such alternative approaches. Additionally, a juridical review of judicial considerations in deciding tax crime cases, through a specific case study, highlights inconsistencies in the enforcement of regulations. Not to be overlooked, an analysis of legal protection against personal data breaches in Shopee Paylater consumer loan transactions reveals significant gaps in safeguarding user information. Finally, a study on the effect of zakat on poverty in Aceh Province, with employment opportunities as a moderating variable, challenges the effectiveness of zakat distribution in addressing social inequality. Overall, this issue offers a critical spotlight on the shortcomings of legal and economic systems, urging more targeted improvements.