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  • Nonproliferation

    Nonproliferation: Executive Order 13382 in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Nonproliferation: Executive Order 13382: On January 24, 2013, OFAC designated one entity and two individuals pursuant to E.O. 13382 "Blocking Property of Weapons of Mass […]

  • Sanctions in Iran

    Imposition, Implementation, and Modification of Sanctions in Iran in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Imposition, Implementation, and Modification of Sanctions in Iran: In 2013, the dual-track U.S. approach to preventing Iran from gaining nuclear weapons […]

  • Food Issues

    Food in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Food: On March 21, 2013, the United States joined consensus on a resolution adopted by at the 22nd session of the HRC on the right to food. U.N. Doc. A/HRC/RES/22/9. Attorney Adviser Julianna Bentes delivered the […]

  • Food Issues

    Food in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Food: On March 21, 2013, the United States joined consensus on a resolution adopted by at the 22nd session of the HRC on the right to food. U.N. Doc. A/HRC/RES/22/9. Attorney Adviser Julianna Bentes delivered the […]

  • Private Military Companies

    Private Military and Security Companies in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Private Military and Security Companies: On September 19, 2013, U.S. Ambassador to the UN in Geneva Betty King delivered remarks at the launch of the International Code of Conduct […]

  • Community Corrections

    Community Corrections Probation is a court-ordered period of correctional supervision in the community and is generally used as an alternative to incarceration. Parole is a period of conditional supervised release in the community following a prison term. In Europe, probation is often used as the default term for community corrections. Community sanctions and measures These…

  • Bitcoin

    Bitcoin in the E-Commerce Law Bitcoin, launched in 2009, was the first decentralized convertible virtual currency and the first cryptocurrency. Bitcoins are mathematical tokens composed of unique strings of numbers and letters that constitute units of the currency and are oftentimes traded […]

  • Encyclopedia of Taxation and Tax Policy

    The Encyclopedia of Taxation and Tax Policy Editions First edition: October 1999 Number of Pages: 452 Editors: Joseph J. Cordes, Robert D. Ebel, Jane G. Gravelle Publisher: Urban Institute Press Language: English ISBN-10: 0877666822 ISBN-13: 978-0877666820 Second edition: November 30, 2005 Editors: Joseph J. Cordes, Robert D. Ebel, and Jane G. Gravelle. 518 pages, ISBN…

  • Regulation A

    A pronouncement of the Federal Reserve Board (12 CFR 201) governing the creation of banker's acceptances. In essence, the regulation requires that an "eligible" banker's acceptance (i.e., one acceptable for discount at the Federal Reserve discount window) have a maturity of not mor…

  • Regulation A

    A pronouncement of the Federal Reserve Board (12 CFR 201) governing the creation of banker's acceptances. In essence, the regulation requires that an "eligible" banker's acceptance (i.e., one acceptable for discount at the Federal Reserve discount window) have a maturity of not mor…

  • History of Nationalization

    History of Nationalization Introduction The fact that “Nationalization” had become in 1916-21 one of the burning political questions of the day is unfortunate as regards arriving at a clear appraisal of its principles, for, from the outset, it is difficult for a writer to avoid a certain bias in approaching its discussion. Yet Nationalization of…

  • Treaties Resources

    Treaties Resources Note: see also Treaties in this Legal Encyclopedia. Finding Treaties Since there exists no complete collection of treaties in print or online, you must often conduct your research with a certain amount of creativity and perseverance, specially if you do not have a treaty citation. It is important to note that treaties may…

  • Constitutional Text: Argentina 1994

    CONSTITUTION OF THE ARGENTINE NATION AUGUST 22ND, 1994 We, the representatives of the people of the Argentine Nation, gathered in General Constituent Assembly by the will and election of the Provinces which compose it, in fulfillment of pre-existing pacts, in order to form a national union, guarantee justice, secure domestic peace, provide for the common…

  • International human rights law Part 49

    International human rights law Part 49   617 Speaking Law to Power: Popular Sovereignty, Human Rights, and the New International Order Paul W. Kahn Chicago Journal of International Law Volume 1, Number 1, Spring 2000 p.1 LAW JOURNAL / LAW REVIEW 618 Human Rights and Wrongs in Our Own Backyard: Incorporating International Human Rights Protections…

  • Development International Law – Part 14

    Development International Law – Part 14   134 PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION IN EGYPT BRONWEN JONES Bio-Science Law Review Volume 8, Issue 1, 2005/2006 p.25 LAW JOURNAL / LAW REVIEW In 2002, Egypt passed Law 82/2002, collecting existing intellectual property legislation as well as adding new areas of protection to meet international obligations under the WTO/TRIPS…