Miodrag Sukijasovic Urban Population (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Urban Population means: refers to the de facto population living in areas classified as urban according to the criteria used by each area or country. Data refer to 1 July of the year indicated. See Population, total. Resources […]
World Summit For Social Development in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The United States joined consensus on United Nations General Assembly resolution 66/125, "Implementation of the Outcome of […]
UN Security Council The Council is composed of fifteen member states, five of them permanent members and specified by name in the Charter. These are the United States, Russia (replacing the Soviet Union in 1991), China, the United Kingdom, and France. The rest are elected for two-year terms […]
The Commercial Office of the Saudi Arabia Embassy in the U.S. posts Saudi business, investment and intellectual property laws, as well as information about relevant Saudi government agencies. For an introduction to Saudi law, see A Brief Overview of the Saudi Arabian Legal System by Dr. […]
Concept of Nuclear Fission An introductory definition of Nuclear Fission is provided here: relies on splitting heavy atoms (uranium and plutonium) into smaller elements (used to make the A-bomb) Resources See Also Foregin Policy Foreign Affairs
Carbon Intensity of Growth (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Carbon Intensity of Growth means: Also known as the carbon intensity of the economy, refers to the amount of carbon dioxide generated by every dollar of growth in the world economy. It is the ratio of emitted CO2 to […]
National Accounts (in the Human Development Area) In this context, National Accounts means: is a system table in the form of accounts, which characterize the process of production, distribution and end use of the gross domestic product (GDP), as a rule, for the year. System of National […]
Hazardous Waste in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The United States joined consensus on United Nations Human Rights Council resolution 18/11, "Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the […]
Expected Years of Schooling (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Expected Years of Schooling means: number of years of schooling that a child of school entrance age can expect to receive if prevailing patterns of age — specific enrolment rates were to stay the same throughout […]
A typical definition of natural law which overstressed the universality of the concept was provided by Olivecrona (1971: 8): In contradistinction to positive law, 'natural law' generally means a law that has not been posited. Even if it is ascribed to the will of God, it is supposed to […]
Monetary Policy (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Monetary Policy means: the complex of actions aiming to regulate the money supply in a country. By changing banking interest rate, or acting on open securities' market, a government either enlarges or diminishes inflow of […]
Annual Population Growth Rate (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Population Growth Rate (Annual) refers to the average annual exponential growth rate for the period indicated. More People It is true that a country can get into economic trouble if the number of elderly […]
Concept of Inflation An introductory definition of Inflation is provided here: money is losing value relative to goods and services produced in an economy Resources See Also Foregin Policy Foreign Affairs Resources See Also Further Reading Information related to inflation in the Max […]
United States Remarks at the General Assembly in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On July 27, 2011, U.S. Representative to ECOSOC Frederick D. Barton addressed the plenary meeting of the United […]
Ownership of Property Explained References See Also Property (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Property
Oecd Guidelines For Multinational Enterprises: Due Diligence Regarding Conflict Minerals in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On May 25, 2011 the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development […]
Periodic Review For Guantanamo Detainees: Executive Order 13567 in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On March 7, 2011, President Obama issued Executive Order 13567, "Periodic Review of […]
China—measures Relating to the Exportation of Various Raw Materials (ds394) in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): As discussed in World Encyclopedia of Law 2009 at 423-24, in 2009, the United […]
Shareholder's Derivative Suit Explained References See Also Business Law (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Business Law
Introduction Jury, in law, a body of people who are chosen to decide the truth of factual evidence in an action or legal proceeding and, on instruction of the court, to apply the law to the facts. Such a body is called a petit jury or trial jury. Traditionally, a trial jury consists of 12 […]
References See Also Marriage Family Alimony Resources See Also Marriage Family Divorce Resources See Also Marriage Family Alimony
Arms Trade Treaty in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2009, Secretary Clinton announced U.S. support for negotiation of an Arms Trade Treaty to establish common international standards for the […]
Concept of Majoritarian Democracy Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Democracy Citizenship
Shareholder Proposals Explained References See Also Business Law (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Business Law
Uniform Laws (Law Materials) In this section, find out some resources in relation to Uniform Laws legal materials. Resources See Also Law Materials
Argument Under the Real id Act and the Rule of Non-inquiry, Trinidad's Challenge to the Determination by the Secretary of State to Surrender Him For Extradition to the Philippines is Not Justiciable in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of […]
Pretrial Procedure: Main Elements The coverage of Pretrial Procedure includes the following element(s): The Complaint and Service of Process For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. References See Also Civil Procedure (in international or comparative law) […]
Regulation of Land Use Explained References See Also Property (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Property
Concept of Classical Liberalism Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Democracy Citizenship
Concept of Multinational An introductory definition of Multinational is provided here: Involving more than two nations. The term multinational can be contrasted with binational or bilateral (only two) or unilateral (only one). Concept of Multinational Note: explore also the meaning of this […]
Modification of Sanctions and Assistance Restrictions in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Effective July 18, 2011, the Department of State lifted measures imposed on one individual (Shah Hakim […]
Forms of Business Organization: Summary In this entry, Forms of Business Organization covers: Sole Proprietorship Fiduciary Duty General Partnership and Limited Partnership Trust Limited Liability Company Corporation Majority Shareholders Duties of Majority Shareholders, Directors and […]
After the Trial: Main Elements The coverage of After the Trial includes the following main elements: Appeals in the Federal System For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments Please, refer to the appropiate entry related […]
Concept of Plaintiff Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Judiciary
Bureaucracy Definition Bureaucracy is defined as the personnel and administrative structure of an organization. Business, labor, religious, educational, and governmental systems depend on a large work force arranged in a hierarchy to carry out specialized tasks based on internal rules and […]
The Business Judgment Rule References See Also Business Law Business Organizations Resources See Also Business Law Business Organizations
Law Reviews (Law Materials) In this section, find out some resources in relation to Law Reviews legal materials. Resources See Also Law Materials
U.S. Civil Procedure Goes Global Explained References See Also Civil Procedure (in international or comparative law) Federal Courts (in international or comparative law) Trial (in international or comparative law) Civil Procedure and the Federal Courts: Main Elements The coverage of Civil […]
Legal Codices (Law Materials) In this section, find out some resources in relation to Codices legal materials. Resources See Also Law Materials
Resumption of Participation by Honduras in the OAS in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, Honduras resumed participation as a member of the Organization of American States. see this world legal […]
Intergovernmental Agreements (Law Materials) In this section, find out some resources in relation to Intergovernmental Agreements legal materials. Resources See Also Law Materials
Follow-up to NPT Review Conference in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Representatives of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council ("P-5") met in Paris on June […]
Concept of Special District Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also State Government Local Government Local Government Law
References See Also Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Parole Probation Mandatory Sentencing Resources See Also Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Parole Probation Mandatory Sentencing
Concept of Joint Committee Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Congress
The Right to a Speedy and Public Trial Explained References See Also Criminal Law (in international or comparative law) Criminal Procedure (in international or comparative law) Resources See Also Criminal Law Criminal Procedure
Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The Third Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, establishing a complaint […]
Introduction This part of the Encyclopedia of Law provides an overview of the basic attributes of patents, along with the patentability requirements, practice in the USPTO, primarily the steps involved in obtaining a patent, some post-issuance considerations such as the patent term, and the […]
Country Reports on Terrorism in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On August 18, 2011, the Department of State released the 2010 Country Reports on Terrorism. The annual report is submitted to Congress […]
Exception for Suits to Confirm an Arbitral Award Exception For Suits to Confirm an Arbitral Award in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): …In considering whether a foreign governmental entity is a […]