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Review: A Philosophy Of International Law, Frank J. Garcia Jun 1999

Review: A Philosophy Of International Law, Frank J. Garcia

Frank J. Garcia

No abstract provided.


Nato Action Unwisely Undercuts U.N., C. Peter Erlinder Apr 1999

Nato Action Unwisely Undercuts U.N., C. Peter Erlinder

C. Peter Erlinder

No abstract provided.


The Bad News About Good Faith For Excess Um Carriers, Robert L. Tucker Mar 1999

The Bad News About Good Faith For Excess Um Carriers, Robert L. Tucker

Robert L Tucker

No abstract provided.


Deposed Parties: Who Has A Right To Access Depositions In Civil Cases?, Robert L. Tucker Jan 1999

Deposed Parties: Who Has A Right To Access Depositions In Civil Cases?, Robert L. Tucker

Robert L Tucker

No abstract provided.


Crying Wolf Or A Dying Canary?, Daniel Kanstroom Dec 1998

Crying Wolf Or A Dying Canary?, Daniel Kanstroom

Daniel Kanstroom

No abstract provided.


Natural Resource Management And Conservation – Fisheries And Marine Mammals: The Year In Review, Rosemary Rayfuse Dec 1998

Natural Resource Management And Conservation – Fisheries And Marine Mammals: The Year In Review, Rosemary Rayfuse

Rosemary Rayfuse

No abstract provided.


The United Nations Agreement On Straddling And Highly Migratory Fish Stocks As An Objective Regime: A Case Of Wishful Thinking, Rosemary Rayfuse Dec 1998

The United Nations Agreement On Straddling And Highly Migratory Fish Stocks As An Objective Regime: A Case Of Wishful Thinking, Rosemary Rayfuse

Rosemary Rayfuse

No abstract provided.


Raising The Caroline, Timothy Kearley Dec 1998

Raising The Caroline, Timothy Kearley

Timothy G. Kearley

This article examines the Caroline case, which articulates when one state can lawfully use force in the territory of another state in peacetime against another state that has been unable or unwilling to prevent its territory from being used to harm the state taking action. It analyzes how the doctrine arising from this case has been misconstrued by some to apply to all uses of force in self defense.


The Interrelationship Between The Global Instruments Of International Fisheries Law, Rosemary Rayfuse Dec 1998

The Interrelationship Between The Global Instruments Of International Fisheries Law, Rosemary Rayfuse

Rosemary Rayfuse

No abstract provided.


Review, International Banking By Michael P. Malloy Dec 1998

Review, International Banking By Michael P. Malloy

Patricia A. McCoy

No abstract provided.


Negotiating The Treaty Of Rome On The Establishment Of An International Criminal Court, M. Bassiouni Dec 1998

Negotiating The Treaty Of Rome On The Establishment Of An International Criminal Court, M. Bassiouni

M. Cherif Bassiouni

No abstract provided.


The Supreme Court Of The United States Has Been Called Upon To Determine The Legality Of The Juvenile Death Penalty In Michael Domingues V. State Of Nevada, Connie De La Vega, Jennifer Fiore Dec 1998

The Supreme Court Of The United States Has Been Called Upon To Determine The Legality Of The Juvenile Death Penalty In Michael Domingues V. State Of Nevada, Connie De La Vega, Jennifer Fiore

Connie de la Vega

This article summarizes the arguments made against the juvenile death penalty in a U.S. Supreme Court amici curiae brief in Domingues v. State, 961 P.2d 1279 (Nev. 1998), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 963 (1999), and rebuts some of the State's propositions made in its response. It argues that United States' obligation to faithfully comply with its treaty obligations (particularly under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights), as well as the customary international law and jus cogens norm do not permit the execution of juveniles for crimes committed while below the age of eighteen.


Book Review Of Cholewinksi, Ryszard, Migrant Workers In International Human Rights Law: Their Protection In Countries Of Employment, Connie De La Vega Dec 1998

Book Review Of Cholewinksi, Ryszard, Migrant Workers In International Human Rights Law: Their Protection In Countries Of Employment, Connie De La Vega

Connie de la Vega

This article reviews Migrant Workers in International Human Rights Law: Their Protection in Countries of Employment by Ryszard Cholewinski, a comprehensive look at the rights of migrant workers containing a thorough analysis of the various treaties applicable to migrant workers and a detailed description of the international laws and procedures covering migrants in Europe. The review observes that the lessons that can be gleaned from the book provide helpful tools for scrutinizing the progress of the Working Group on Migrants as well as providing suggestions for making the Working Group more effective. The review concludes that, despite the exclusion of …


Ethiopian Constitutional Law: The Structure Of The Ethiopian Government And The New Constitution’S Ability To Overcome Ethiopia’S Problems, Ty Twibell Dec 1998

Ethiopian Constitutional Law: The Structure Of The Ethiopian Government And The New Constitution’S Ability To Overcome Ethiopia’S Problems, Ty Twibell

Ty Twibell


This Article examines Ethiopia's 1994 Constitution to determine whether it has the structure necessary to overcome Ethiopia’s obstacles. This article focuses on the goals in the Constitution’s Preamble. First, this Article provides a brief overview of the significance of Ethiopia. Ethiopia is a magnificent nation and perhaps the world's most ancient. Its history is rich and it has affected the religious, political and anthropological history of everyone on Earth. Second, an overview is provided on the legal and governmental structures of Ethiopia. Third, this Article analyzes Ethiopia’s Constitutional Law. The discussion revolves around whether the extensive democratic rights and individual …


Introduction To The Panel On "Preventing Asian Type Crises: Who, If Anyone, Should Have Jurisdiction Over Capital Movements?", Cynthia C. Lichtenstein Dec 1998

Introduction To The Panel On "Preventing Asian Type Crises: Who, If Anyone, Should Have Jurisdiction Over Capital Movements?", Cynthia C. Lichtenstein

Cynthia C. Lichtenstein

No abstract provided.


Teaching And Research In International Environmental Law, David A. Wirth Dec 1998

Teaching And Research In International Environmental Law, David A. Wirth

David A. Wirth

No abstract provided.


Clueless: The Misuse Of Batf Firearms Tracing Data, David B. Kopel Dec 1998

Clueless: The Misuse Of Batf Firearms Tracing Data, David B. Kopel

David B Kopel

Sometimes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms traces the registered sales history of a gun which was used in a crime, or which has been seized by the police. Traced guns are not representative of the broader universe of crime guns. Accordingly, drawing public policy conclusions based on tracing data is unwise.


Foreword: Proceedings Of The Seminar On International Treaties And Constitutional Systems Of The United States, Mexico And Canada: Laboring In The Shadow Of Regional Integration, Marley S. Weiss Dec 1998

Foreword: Proceedings Of The Seminar On International Treaties And Constitutional Systems Of The United States, Mexico And Canada: Laboring In The Shadow Of Regional Integration, Marley S. Weiss

Marley S. Weiss

No abstract provided.