International Sanctions

Cross References of Sanctions, Export Controls, International Restrictions in International Law United Nations resolution condemning Iran-supported plot against Saudi ambassador, information on International Criminal Law in this legal Encyclopedia.B.1.b. Designation of Foreign Terrorist […]

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On October 5, 2011 OFAC designated one individual pursuant to Executive Order 13413, of October 27, 2006, "Blocking Property […]

Public Debt

Other Private Flows (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Other Private Flows means: _ category combining non-debtcreating portfolio equity investment flows (the sum of country funds, depository receipts and direct purchases of shares by foreign investors), portfolio debt flows […]

Right to Development

Right to Development in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on the right to development by a vote of 154 in favor, 6 […]

Interpol

International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) Interpol-Washington "Presently providing cooperation among police agencies of 181 nations, Interpol is in the United States represented by the U.S. National Central Bureau, also called Interpol-Washington, which is directed by the […]

Political Ideology

Concept of Political Ideology Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Ideology Public Opinion Media Resources See Also Parliamentary Law Political Law Political Constitution Political Science Politics

Banking

Banking Definition Banking may be defined as transactions carried on by any individual or firm engaged in providing financial services to consumers, businesses, or government enterprises. In the broadest sense, a bank is a financial intermediary that performs one or more of the following […]

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement has been established in order to contribute to regional and international security and stability, by promoting transparency and greater responsibility in transfers of conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies. The aim is also to prevent the acquisition of […]

Economic Policy

Concept of Economic Policy Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Political Economy Public Policy Resources See Also Social Policy Social Development Sociology Public Policy Social Law

Outer Space

Outer Space in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On November 17, 2011, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Frank A. Rose addressed the U.S. Strategic Command Cyber and Space Symposium in Omaha, […]

Dismissal of the Claims Against Erste Bank Group Ag and Mkb Bank

Dismissal of the Claims Against Erste Bank Group ag and Mkb Bank in This Action Would be in the Foreign Policy Interest of the United States in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Austria is an […]

Aboriginal Title

Concept of Indigenous/Aboriginal Title Indigenous/Aboriginal Title may be defined as: Indigenous, or Aboriginal, title is a common law doctrine that the land rights of Indigenous Peoples to customary tenure persist after the assumption of sovereignty under settler colonialism.(1) See more […]

Papal Bull

Concept of Papal Bull Papal Bull may be defined as: In Roman Catholicism, an official papal letter or document. The name is derived from the lead seal (bulla) traditionally affixed to such documents. Since the 12th century it has designated a letter from the pope carrying a bulla that shows […]

Canadian Court Set-aside Proceedings

United States Statement in Canadian Court Set-aside Proceedings: Cargill v United Mexican States in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On January 31, 2011, the United States submitted a brief as […]

Independent Expert's Mission to the United States

Independent Expert's Mission to the United States in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): As the report points out, there are considerable challenges that exist, such as in replacing aging […]

International Conflict Avoidance

Cross References of International Conflict Resolution, International Conflict Avoidance in International Law Combating piracy in Somalia, information on International Criminal Law in this legal Encyclopedia.B.8. International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, information […]

Us Executive Order 13590

New Executive Order 13590 and Other Steps Taken in November 2011 in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On November 21, 2011, the United States announced a series of steps to increase pressure on Iran […]

Zoning

Zoning: Main Elements The coverage of Zoning includes the following element(s): Regulatory Taking For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. References See Also Property (in international or comparative law) Most Popular Entries related to Zoning Zoning (in […]

Us Executive Order 13536

Executive Order 13536 in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On July 29, 2011 , OFAC designated two individuals pursuant to Executive Order 13536, "Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing […]

Istanbul Process

The "istanbul Process" to Implement Resolution 16/18 in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On July 15, 2011, Secretary Clinton met with Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic […]

Fiduciary Duty

Fiduciary Duty: Main Elements The coverage of Fiduciary Duty includes the following element(s): Fiduciary Duty For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. References See Also Business Law (in international or comparative law) Business Organizations (in […]

Jiang Zemin

Note: there is more information on the Asian/Chinese legal Encyclopedia. Notion of of Jiang Zemin: Paramount leader of China between 1992 and 2004. Jiang continued in the spirit of Deng Xiaoping's reforms and oversaw a generally prosperous period in Chinese history.[1] Resources See […]

Legal Instruments

Legal Instruments (Law Materials) In this section, find out some resources in relation to Legal Instruments legal materials. Legal Instruments and Europe There is an entry on legal instruments in the European legal encyclopedia. Resources See Also Law Materials Resources See Also Further […]

Conflict

Concept of Conflict An introductory definition of Conflict is provided here: perceived rival and incompatible claims over some desired "good" Resources See Also Foregin Policy Foreign Affairs Resources See Also War War War Peace Preservation Breach of the Peace War Crimes Peace

Foreign Government Recognizion

Foreign Government Recognizion: Summary of Argument in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Petitioner's claim that he is entitled under Section 214(d) to have the Secretary of State designate […]

Open Government Partnership

Open Government Partnership in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On July 12, 2011, the United States hosted the first high-level meeting of the Open Government Partnership ("OGP") at the […]

Consular Notification Compliance

Consular Notification Compliance Act ("cnca") in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The millions of U.S. citizens who live and travel overseas, including many of the men and women of the U.S. […]

Selection of the Trial Jury

Selection of the Trial Jury: Main Elements in the United States of America (In the U.S. law) The coverage of Selection of the Trial Jury includes the following main elements: The Venire The Voir Dire For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry. The Voir Dire […]

Forum Non Conveniens Dismissal of Suit

Forum Non Conveniens Dismissal of Suit to Enforce Arbitral Award in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): As discussed in information on Privileges and Immunities in this legal Encyclopedia.A.2.c., in […]

Work Action

Work Action in the U.S. Labor Law Note: find out more about this topic in the American legal encyclopedia. Resources See Also Labor Law Resources See Also Job Action Labor Law Resources See Also Job Action Labor Law

Transitional National Council in Libya

Transitional National Council in Libya in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On July 15, 2011, the United States recognized the TNC as the "legitimate governing authority" in Libya and stated […]

Resolution 1970

Resolution 1970 in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On February 26, 2011, the United Nations Security Council, acting under Chapter VII, Article 41, adopted Resolution 1970 which was co-sponsored by […]