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Litigating The Arab-Israeli Conflict In U.S. Courts: Critiquing The Lawfare Critique, William J. Aceves
Litigating The Arab-Israeli Conflict In U.S. Courts: Critiquing The Lawfare Critique, William J. Aceves
William Aceves
The lawfare critique offers a provocative challenge to the use of law and legal process in the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict. It has been used to question the legitimacy of numerous lawsuits filed by individuals harmed in the conflict. The lawfare critique is misguided, however, because it fails to recognize that the purpose of any legal system is to offer a viable alternative to the use of force. In addition, the lawfare critique runs counter to the right to a remedy, a firmly established principle of international law. Legal fora should remain accessible to victims, who should have the …
Lost Sovereignty? The Implications Of The Uruguay Round Agreements, William J. Aceves
Lost Sovereignty? The Implications Of The Uruguay Round Agreements, William J. Aceves
William Aceves
This Article reviews the Uruguay Round Agreements and examines the implications of this new multilateral trading system on U.S. sovereignty. Specifically, this Article reviews the new dispute settlement process and the relevant U.S. legislation. Part I provides an overview of the Uruguay Round Agreements. It reviews the Agreement Establishing the WTO and the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes. Part II provides an overview of the U.S. implementing legislation. Part III reviews the proposed Dispute Settlement Review Commission. Part IV examines the implications of the Uruguay Round Agreements on U.S. sovereignty. Specifically, it analyzes the impact …