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The Professional Professor, Kent D. Syverud
The Professional Professor, Kent D. Syverud
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
Welcome to the Vanderbilt Law School and to this happy occasion in which we reflect on the life and career of Jonathan Charney. I say this is a "happy" occasion deliberately. There have been two months and a lot of tears since Jonathan died, and I know for many people here including me the loss is still deeply felt in expected and unexpected ways. But we are celebrating today, and we should be happy as we reflect on the extraordinary career and accomplishments and life of Jonathan Charney.
The Public Policy Exception To The Recognition Of Foreign Judgments, Jonathan H. Pittman
The Public Policy Exception To The Recognition Of Foreign Judgments, Jonathan H. Pittman
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
This Note examines the public policy exception to the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. The author first examines other grounds that a United States court can use to refuse to recognize a foreign judgment. An analysis of several cases construing the public policy exception follows. The author concludes with a suggested analysis for courts faced with the public policy exception.
Foreign Relations And National Security Law, Stuart S. Malawer
Foreign Relations And National Security Law, Stuart S. Malawer
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
"Foreign relations law" as it relates to foreign policy and national security is an area of specialization that has recently witnessed publication of two significant works. A third major publication has already appeared in final draft and is about to be printed. These publications evidence the growth of foreign relations law and validate it as a separate field of study. This distinct area of the law draws subjects from other areas, which are all too often given minimal attention, into a coherent course with a specific focus.
Foreign relations law should be the introductory course in international studies in law …