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1989

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Michigan Journal of International Law

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The Anti-Dumping Systems Of Australia, Canada, The Eec And The United States Of America: Have Anti-Dumping Laws Become A Problem In International Trade?, Edwin A. Vermulst Jan 1989

The Anti-Dumping Systems Of Australia, Canada, The Eec And The United States Of America: Have Anti-Dumping Laws Become A Problem In International Trade?, Edwin A. Vermulst

Michigan Journal of International Law

This article, part of an in-depth comparative study of municipal anti-dumping laws in Australia, Canada, the European Economic Community and the United States, does not purport to undertake a comprehensive comparative analysis of the anti-dumping laws of the four jurisdictions. Its aim is, rather, to examine the core concepts and some of the core salient features of the laws as developed in actual practice, and to consider the problems that have arisen in these jurisdictions and their solutions. For this purpose, section I will analyze procedural issues, section II substantive issues of dumping, and section III substantive issues of injury. …


International Commercial Arbitration In The United States: Considering Whether To Adopt Uncitral's Model Law, Patrick John Potter Jan 1989

International Commercial Arbitration In The United States: Considering Whether To Adopt Uncitral's Model Law, Patrick John Potter

Michigan Journal of International Law

This Note will explore some of the areas overlooked by the Committee, including the benefits and burdens which adopting the Model Law would involve. Part One briefly describes the Model Law's background and provides a summary of its articles. Part Two discusses some factors that should be considered when Congress decides whether or not to adopt the Model Law. Part Three summarizes the present status of international commercial arbitration law in the United States, and recommends en bloc adoption of the Model Law. Enacting a separate international arbitration law that is familiar to foreigners will facilitate arbitration with U.S. parties. …


Comparison: Japanese And American Plant Closing Laws, Allison Zousmer Jan 1989

Comparison: Japanese And American Plant Closing Laws, Allison Zousmer

Michigan Journal of International Law

This Note analyzes the American and Japanese approaches to plant closings and discusses to what extent the American government can apply the successful Japanese approach to its own labor relations system. The first part examines the specific provisions of the two nations' laws. Second, it illustrates how the divergent social rules and historical backgrounds influence the operation of the plant closing laws in both nations. Part three explores the impact and applicability of Japanese labor policies to American industrial practices. The Note concludes that although the Japanese provide a general model for a labor management system which combines cooperation and …


Congress And Genocide: They're Not Going To Get Away With It, Jordan J. Paust Jan 1989

Congress And Genocide: They're Not Going To Get Away With It, Jordan J. Paust

Michigan Journal of International Law

Today at least, it is generally recognized that genocide is a crimen contra omnes, a crime under customary international law over which there is universal enforcement jurisdiction and responsibility. Indeed, it is commonly expected that the prohibition of genocide is a peremptory norm of customary international law, a jus cogens allowing no form of derogation under domestic or treaty-based law. It is also commonly understood that the definition of genocide contained in the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide defines that which is prohibited by customary jus cogens.