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1. 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 [...]...
2. Protection of Migrants Protection of Migrants in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On November 15, 2011, the United States joined consensus when the Third Committee adopted a resolution on the protection of migrants. After [...]...
3. Iraq Claims Iraq Claims in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In May 2011, the U.S.-Iraq Claims Settlement Agreement, which was signed in 2010, entered into force. The text of the agreement is available at [...]...
4. Crisis Management Operations Us-eu Framework Agreement on Crisis Management Operations in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On May 17, 2011, Secretary Clinton and European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and [...]...
5. New Start Treaty New Start Treaty in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On February 5, 2011, the Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and [...]...
6. Honduras The Legal History of Honduras This section provides an overview of Honduras Honduras and Nicaragua in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On November 4, 2011, DHS announced the extension of the TPS [...]...
7. Commercial Activity Commercial Activity in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Section 1605(a)(2) of the FSIA provides that a foreign state is not immune from suit in any case "in which the action is based upon a [...]...
8. Us-bermuda Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement Us-bermuda Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On September 26, 2011, the Senate provided its advice and consent to ratification of the Treaty between the Government [...]...
9. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Implementation Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Implementation in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On June 9, 2011, the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") issued a notice, effective on the same [...]...
10. Uzbekistan Legal Materials For information on Uzbek law and legal materials, see ... A Guide to Legal Research in Uzbekistan by Maria S. Stalbovskaya; The Guide to Online Law: Uzbekistan by the Library of Congress; Doing Business in Uzbekistan by Baker & [...]...
11. South Carolina South Carolina in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On October 31, 2011, the United States filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina seeking to block enforcement of [...]...
12. Special Measures Agreement With Japan Special Measures Agreement With Japan in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On April 1, 2011, the "Agreement between the United States of America and Japan concerning new special measures relating [...]...
13. Avelar Avelar in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See the discussion in section A.3.b(2) supra, for background on this case in which the United States filed a statement of interest. The section of the [...]...
14. Content of Passports Authority to Determine Content of Passports to Implement Foreign Policy in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Diplomatic Relations, Succession, Continuity of States and Statehood [...]...
15. Diplomatic Relations Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations The 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations outlines the rules of diplomatic law for the exchange and treatment of envoys between states. It has become an almost universally adopted Convention with 179 states party to it. The Vienna Convention [...]...
16. Meetings of Major Economies Meetings of Major Economies in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2009, President Obama announced the inception of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate ("MEF"). see this world [...]...
17. Country Reports on Human Rights Practices Country Reports on Human Rights Practices in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On April 8, 2011, the Department of State released the 2010 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. The Department of [...]...
18. International Religious Freedom Annual Report on International Religious Freedom in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On September 13, 2011, the Department of State released a Report on International Religious Freedom, covering the [...]...
19. Iran Restrictions Iran in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, the United States continued to pursue its dual-track approach to preventing Iran from gaining a nuclear weapons capability. see this world legal [...]...
20. Visa Waiver Program Agreements Visa Waiver Program Agreements on Preventing and Combating Serious Crime in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): During 2011, the United States signed bilateral agreements with Belgium, Croatia, Ireland, [...]...
21. Fto Designations Reviews of Fto Designations in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): During 2011 the Secretary of State continued to review designations of entities as Foreign Terrorist Organizations ("FTOs"), [...]...
22. Sarei V. Rio Tinto Sarei v Rio Tinto in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On October 25, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued its second en banc decision in Sarei v. Rio Tinto, 2011 WL 5041927 [...]...
23. Gender Law Women, Peace, and Security in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, both the Obama Administration and the United Nations took steps to recognize and promote the important role of women in [...]...
24. Cases Decided Subsequent to Kiobel Cases Decided Subsequent to Kiobel: Sarei v. Rio Tinto in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Cases Decided Subsequent to Kiobel: Sarei v. Rio Tinto: On June 28, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal [...]...
25. Agreement on Arrest and Surrender Amendments to United States Agreement on Arrest and Surrender in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On July 5, 2011, the United States notified the ICTY that it had completed all domestic legal [...]...
26. Bolivia Bolivia in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Effective December 4, 2011, the United States and Bolivia extended their existing MOU concerning the imposition of import restrictions on certain [...]...
27. Maritime Rescue Maritime Search and Rescue: Arctic Sar Entry Into Force in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Maritime Search and Rescue: Arctic Sar Entry Into Force: On January 19, 2013, the Agreement on Cooperation on Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue in the [...]...
28. Political Question Doctrine In the United States For information about Political question doctrine in the context of international trade, click here Alaska v. Kerry: Act of State and Political Question Doctrines in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Alaska v. Kerry: Act of State and [...]...
29. Acts of Terrorism Acts of Terrorism in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Section 1083(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ("NDAA"), Pub. L. No. 110-181, 122 Stat. 343, repealed [...]...
30. Disarmament Court Decisions Court Decisions, Court Proceedings in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, habeas litigation relating to the Defense Department's detention of individuals at Guantanamo Bay continued before [...]...
31. Immigration Legislation Immigration and Nationality Act in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On June 13, 2011, the Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upholding provisions [...]...
32. Assistance Restrictions 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 [...]...
33. Nml Capital V. Spaceport Systems Nml Capital v Spaceport Systems in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See Section A.2.a.(1), supra, for discussion of this case considering whether Argentina's contribution to a satellite for [...]...
34. Ofac De-listings Ofac De-listings in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, OFAC determined that six individuals, who had been designated pursuant to E.O. 13224, should be removed from the Treasury [...]...
35. Ahmed V. Magan Ahmed v Magan in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On March 15, 2011, the United States submitted a statement of interest in a case in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Ahmed [...]...
36. Tuvalu Agreements With Nauru and Tuvalu in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On September 8 and 9, 2011, the United States concluded virtually identical agreements with the Republic of Nauru and Tuvalu, [...]...
37. Iran The Legal History of Islamic Law in Iran This section provides an overview of Islamic Law in Iran Iran in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Nationality, Citizenship and Immigration [...]...
38. Almerfedi V Obama Almerfedi v Obama in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On June 10, 2011, the D.C. Circuit reversed a lower court's grant of the writ of habeas corpus to a Yemeni national detained at Guantanamo. [...]...
39. Foreign Officials Immunity Immunity, Foreign Officials in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Samantar v. Yousuf that the FSIA does not govern the immunity of foreign officials. see this [...]...
40. Al-madhwani V Obama Al-madhwani v Obama in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On May 27, 2011, the D.C. Circuit affirmed a lower court's denial of a petition for a writ of habeas corpus brought by a Yemeni national [...]...
41. Us Extradition Treaty With Thailand Criminal Case Implicating the us Extradition Treaty With Thailand in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See discussion of United States v. Siriwan, in section B.4.d., infra. Resources See Also [...]...
42. Intercountry Adoption Report on Intercountry Adoption in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On November 18, 2011, the State Department released its Annual Adoption Report to Congress. A November 18 State Department media [...]...
43. Npt Review Conference 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 [...]...
44. Ofac Designations Ofac Designations in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): OFAC designated 31 individuals (including their known aliases) and two entities pursuant to Executive Order 13224 during 2011. The designated [...]...
45. Zeroing Zeroing in International Trade Meaning of Zeroing, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In the World Trade Organization (WTO) dumping procedures, an investigating authority usually calculates the dumping margin by getting the average of the differences [...]...
46. Doe V Exxon Mobil Doe v Exxon Mobil in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit also decided a case involving the question of corporate liability under [...]...
47. Softwood Lumber Agreement Arbitration and Related Actions Arising From the Softwood Lumber Agreement in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The United States has availed itself of the dispute resolution provisions under the 2006 [...]...
48. Antitrust Summary of Antitrust Legislation or public policies opposed to the monopolization or domination of a particular product or industry by one firm or a group of firms acting in concert. The object of antitrust laws is to preserve market competition. In the United States violation of the [...]...
49. Countervailing Duties Summary of Countervailing Duties Special duties, over and above ordinary duties, imposed upon imported merchandise to counteract the economic advantage provided to the foreign supplier by his government in the form of export subsidies. The object of countervailing duties is to protect [...]...
50. Intellectual Property Summary of Intellectual Property Intellectual Property is, according withWilliam J. Miller, a general term covering industrial property such as patents, trademarks, and trade names, as well as literary and artistic property, including copyrights. Consideration of the meaning of the word [...]...
51. Rwanda The Legal History of Rwanda This section provides an overview of Rwanda Bilateral Investment Treaty With Rwanda in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On September 26, 2011, the U.S. Senate approved the [...]...
52. Generalized System of Preferences Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): A system of tariff preferences applied by industrial [...]...
53. Dispute Settlement Dispute Settlement and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Dispute Settlement: The process of negotiation, consultation, conciliation or mediation, and resolution of [...]...
54. African Growth African Growth and Opportunity Act in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On October 25, 2011, President Obama signed a presidential proclamation designating Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, and Niger as [...]...
55. Apotex, Inc V United States of America Apotex, Inc v United States of America in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, the United States fully briefed the jurisdictional issues in the arbitration under NAFTA information on Trade, [...]...
56. Arbitration on Under-pricing of Timber New us Request For Arbitration on Under-pricing of Timber: Case no 111790 in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): I. Relevant Provisions Of The SLA A. The United States Negotiated For A System Of Export [...]...
57. Award in Arbitration on Provincial Subsidies Award in Arbitration on Provincial Subsidies: Case no 81010 in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On January 20, 2011 a tribunal of the LCIA ("Tribunal") issued an award in favor of the [...]...
58. Cafta-dr Free Trade Commission Meeting of the Cafta-dr Free Trade Commission in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The first meeting of the CAFTA-DR Free Trade Commission was held on February 22-23, 2011, in San Salvador, El [...]...
59. 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 [...]...
60. Chicken Broiler Products New Request For Consultations: China—countervailing and Anti-dumping Duties on Chicken Broiler Products From the United States (ds427) in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On September 20, 2011, [...]...
61. Commercial Relations Cross References of Trade, Commercial Relations, Investment, Transportation in International Law Counternarcotics majors list, information on International Criminal Law in this legal Encyclopedia.B.2.a. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, information on Treaty Affairs in this legal [...]...
62. Conflict Minerals 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 [...]...
63. Consular Officers Expanded Authority of Consular Officers to Revoke Visas in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On April 27,2011, the Department of State announced a change to its regulations in order to expand the [...]...
64. Country of Origin Labeling Requirements United States – Certain Country of Origin Labeling (cool) Requirements (canada) (ds384) and (mexico) (ds386) in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On November 18, 2011, a single panel issued its [...]...
65. Cross-border Trucking Dispute Resolution of Cross-border Trucking Dispute in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On July 6, 2011, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Mexican Secretary of Communication and Transportation [...]...
66. Disputes With China Results of Consultations Requested in 2010 in Three Disputes With China 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 2010 at 475-78, the United States requested [...]...
67. Dominican Republic-central America-united States Free Trade Agreement Dominican Republic-central America-united States Free Trade Agreement ("cafta-dr") in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The text of the CAFTA-DR is available at (internet link) [...]...
68. Emissions Trading Scheme European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, the United States joined multilateral efforts to prevent the European Union ("EU") from including [...]...
69. Girl Child Resolution on the Girl Child 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 General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution on "the girl child." U.N. Doc. A/RES/66/140. [...]...
70. Grand River Enterprises Six Nations, Ltd V United States of America Grand River Enterprises Six Nations, Ltd V United States of America Final Award: Grand River Enterprises Six Nations, Ltd v United States of America in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): 122. The [...]...
71. Guatemala Labor Practices Labor: Request For Arbitral Panel on Guatemala Labor Practices in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On August 9, 2011, the United States requested the establishment of an arbitral panel pursuant to [...]...
72. International Comity International Comity in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): The U.S. brief filed in the Second Circuit in Figueiredo (discussed in Section 1 above) also contained an argument that principles of [...]...
73. International Law Key Features International Law Key Features in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): - Intellectual Property. TPP countries have agreed to reinforce and develop existing World Trade Organization Agreement on [...]...
74. Mobil Investments Canada Inc V Canada Second us Article 1128 Submission: Mobil Investments Canada Inc v Canada in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On January 28, 2011, the United States made a second Article 1128 submission in the NAFTA [...]...
75. Open Sky Agreement Bilateral Open Skies and Air Transport Agreements in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Information on recent U.S. Open Skies and other air transport agreements, by country, is available at (internet [...]...
76. Pac Rim V El Salvador Dispute Resolution: Submission of the us in Pac Rim v el Salvador in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On May 20, 2011, in an arbitration brought under CAFTA-DR information on Privileges and [...]...
77. Raw Materials 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 [...]...
78. Special 301 Report Intellectual Property: Special 301 Report in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On May 2, 2011, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative ("USTR") announced the issuance of the 2010 Special [...]...
79. Subsidies on Large Civil Aircraft Dispute Brought by the United States Against the European Union: Subsidies on Large Civil Aircraft (ds316) in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): (2) Dispute brought by the United States against the [...]...
80. Tuna Products United States—measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing, and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products (ds381) in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Mexico requested consultations in 2008 regarding [...]...
81. Tyres Imports United States—measures Affecting Imports of Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tyres From China (ds399) in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): For background on this dispute, see this world [...]...
82. Under-pricing of Timber New us Request For Arbitration on Under-pricing of Timber: Case no 111790 in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On January 18, 2011, the United States requested arbitration at the LCIA, regarding the [...]...
83. United States-peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation: United States-peru Trade Promotion Agreement ("ptpa") in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In 2011, both the United States and Peru took steps to implement the PTPA. On [...]...
84. Us Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements With Panama, Colombia, and Korea in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On October 21, 2011, President Obama signed legislation implementing the Panama, Colombia, and Korea free [...]...
85. Wto Accession WTO Accession: Russia, Samoa, Montenegro, and Vanuatu in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On December 16, 2011, trade representatives at the 8th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization [...]...
86. Wto Government Procurement Agreement Conclusion of Revised WTO Government Procurement Agreement in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): Also at the 8th Ministerial Conference of the WTO in December 2011, the ministers representing parties [...]...
87. Central America Free Trade Agreements Dominican Republic-central America-united States Free Trade Agreement ("cafta-dr") in 2013 (Continuation) United States views on international law [1] in relation to Dominican Republic-central America-united States Free Trade Agreement ("cafta-dr"): TRANSPARENCY AND [...]...
88. Intellectual Property Law Intellectual property law deals with the rules for securing and enforcing legal rights to inventions, designs, and artistic works. For example, a book may be considered an intellectual property, and its author may have the rightful ownership over it. In a nutshell, intellectual property law [...]...
89. World Trade Organization Unlike GATT, the WTO is a permanent body but not a specialized agency of the United Nations. Introduction to World Trade Organization World Trade Organization (WTO), international body that promotes and enforces the provisions of trade laws and regulations. The World Trade Organization has [...]...
90. Antidumping Duties Summary of Antidumping Duties An additional duty, over and above ordinary duties, imposed upon imported merchandise sold at less than fair value when such imports are found injurious to domestic industry. See DUMPING.(Main Author: William J. Miller) New Request For Consultations: [...]...
91. Transportation Contents Includes Air Traffic Control, Aviation, Canals, Highways, Railroads, Roads, Safety, Shipping, Ships, Space Transportation, Supersonic Transport, Waterways. Summary of Transportation And Exportation Entry An entry filed with U.S. Customs permitting foreign goods temporarily to enter [...]...
92. Aviation Law Aviation Law, body of international and domestic law governing various aspects of civil aviation. Agreements concerning activities in space have also been established. (1) Aviation Law in this Section Aviation Law Main Entry Aviation Law in International Law Aviation Law in National Law [...]...
93. Trade Agreements Commercial Treaties: Trade Agreements In addition to formal agreements between modern states having important economic ties with each other, less formal and durable agreements relate to such matters as tariff rates, navigation dues, customs formalities, air-transport clearance arrangements, [...]...
94. Africa African nations include Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Democratic Republic), Djibouti, Egypt, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, [...]...
95. Berne Convention Definition of Berne Convention In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Berne Convention : The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works: an international convention of September 1886 that sets out ground rules for protection of [...]...
96. Central America The Legal History of Central American Republics This section provides an overview of Central American Republics The Legal History of South and Central America This general section provides an overview of South and Central America and its historical context. South and Central America [...]...
97. China Legal Materials For information, call the National Committee on United States-China Relations(NCUSCR) at 212-645-9677. Other possibilities: the Chinese embassy (202-495-2266) or the U.S. State Department. Legal: The National People's Congress posts a free Database of Laws and [...]...
98. Mali The Legal History of Mali This section provides an overview of Mali African Growth and Opportunity Act ("AGOA") in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Agoa: On December 23, 2013, President Obama issued a proclamation, designating Mali as a beneficiary [...]...
99. Peru The Legal History of Peru This section provides an overview of Peru Implementation: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement ("ptpa") In relation to the international law practice and Implementation: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement ("ptpa") in this world [...]...
100. Intellectual Property Rights Introduction Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) protection is one of the most important and current legal issues in the international trade arena. As international trade and investment increases around the world, copyrights, trademarks, patents and trade secrets need to be subjects of a [...]...
101. Free Trade Agreements In the United States For information about Free Trade Agreements in the context of international trade, click here United States-Singapore free trade agreement The United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement has been in force since January 1, 2004. U.S. two way goods trade totaled $37 [...]...
102. Act of State Doctrine Application Act of State Doctrine Application in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): A. Iran argues that the act of state doctrine prohibits United States courts from adjudicating this dispute. But the Supreme [...]...
103. Biodiversity Concept of Biodiversity An introductory definition of Biodiversity is provided here: two kinds: species and genetic diversity, species diversity refers to the differences between species, while genetic diversity refers to differences within species Biodiversity (in the Human Development Area) [...]...
104. Mckesson V Iran Mckesson v Iran in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On July 27, 2011, the United States filed a brief as amicus curiae in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in the case [...]...
105. Refined Petroleum Products Antitrust Litigation In re Refined Petroleum Products Antitrust Litigation in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On February 8, 2011, the Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment in an opinion that accepted [...]...
106. Subsidies Subsidies and Countervailing Measures and the World Trade Organization Subsidies and Countervailing Measures in relation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) covers several issues. Dispute Brought by the United States Against the European Union: Subsidies on Large Civil Aircraft (ds316) In [...]...
107. Tpp Key Features Key Features in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): • Comprehensive market access: to eliminate tariffs and other barriers to goods and services trade and investment, so as to create new [...]...
108. Transpacific Passenger Air Transportation Antitrust Litigation Transpacific Passenger Air Transportation Antitrust Litigation in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): On January 21, 2011, the United States filed a statement of interest in the U.S. District Court for [...]...
109. Aviation Impacts on Climate Change Addressing Aviation Impacts on Climate Change in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Addressing Aviation Impacts on Climate Change: For background on U.S. efforts to arrive at a multilateral approach to addressing aviation's impact on climate change and to [...]...
110. Dispute Settlement Issues Dispute Settlement in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Dispute Settlement: U.S. submissions in WTO dispute settlement proceedings are available at (link resource) ustr.gov/trade-topics/enforcement/dispute-settlement-proceedings/wto-disputesettlement. The [...]...
111. Disputes Brought Against the United States Disputes Brought Against the United States in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Disputes Brought Against the United States: (1) Measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing, and Sale of Tuna and Tuna Products (WT/DS381) As discussed in this world legal [...]...
112. First Sale Doctrine U.S. Supreme Court's Decision in Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to U.S. Supreme Court's Decision in Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons: On March 19, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Kirtsaeng v. John [...]...
113. Intellectual Property Policy Intellectual Property Law and Policy Contents of Intellectual Property Law and Policy Contents of this subject matter include: (Copyright Law – introduction, subsistence and exclusive rights; Copyright law – balancing the interests, dealing with copyright) Patents and Biotechnology [...]...
114. International Disputes Disputes Brought by the United States in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Disputes Brought by the United States: (1) China — Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Measures on Broiler Products from the United States (DS427) As discussed in this world [...]...
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