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Where Are We Today In The International Fight Against Overseas Corruption: An Historical Perspective, And Two Problems Going Forward, Frederick T. Davis
Where Are We Today In The International Fight Against Overseas Corruption: An Historical Perspective, And Two Problems Going Forward, Frederick T. Davis
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
The goal of my comments is to take a step back and begin with an historical perspective on the collective, international effort to fight corruption, and then to suggest two problems that effort faces today.
Emerging International Trends And Practices In Guardianship Law For People With Disabilities, Robert Doinerstein, Esme Grant Grewal, Jonathan Martinis
Emerging International Trends And Practices In Guardianship Law For People With Disabilities, Robert Doinerstein, Esme Grant Grewal, Jonathan Martinis
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
The concept of adult guardianship has existed for hundreds of centuries in the intenational sphere and dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times and English common law.
International Law Weekend 2013 Keynote Address: The Advocate In The Transnational Justice System, Donald F. Donovan
International Law Weekend 2013 Keynote Address: The Advocate In The Transnational Justice System, Donald F. Donovan
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
I am very grateful for the opportunity to address this audience at International Law Weekend 2013.
Joint Study Panel On Transparency In International Commercial Arbitration, John R. Crook
Joint Study Panel On Transparency In International Commercial Arbitration, John R. Crook
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
Thanks to Professor Louise Ellen Teitz, and to the ILA and ASIL for initiating this joint study panel. Our topic brings to mind the tale of the blind men and the elephant.
International Court Of Justice, The Republic Of Adova, The State Of Rotania
International Court Of Justice, The Republic Of Adova, The State Of Rotania
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
Pursuant to the Joint Notification and Compromis concluded on 28 September 2007, including the Corrections and Clarifications agreed to therein, at Chicago, Illinois, United States of America between the Republic of Adova and the State of Rotania (collectively "the Parties"), and in accordance with Article 40(1) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice, the Parties hereby submit to this Court its dispute concerning certain criminal proceedings in Adova and Rotania.
Taxation As A Global Socio-Legal Phenomenon, Allison Christians, Steven Dean, Diane Ring, Adam H. Rosenzweig
Taxation As A Global Socio-Legal Phenomenon, Allison Christians, Steven Dean, Diane Ring, Adam H. Rosenzweig
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
This essay makes a proposal that may not be controversial among those with a particular interest in international law, but may be less accepted among those primarily interested in tax law: that international social and institutional structures shape, and are shaped by, historical and contemporary domestic policy decisions.
A Primer On International Environmental Law: Sustainability As A Principle Of International Law And Custom, Mark S. Blodgett, Richard J. Hunter, Hector R. Lozada
A Primer On International Environmental Law: Sustainability As A Principle Of International Law And Custom, Mark S. Blodgett, Richard J. Hunter, Hector R. Lozada
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
International environmental law draws from two important sources: international treaties and conventions' and customary international law.
International Court Of Justice, The Republic Of Adova, The State Of Rotania
International Court Of Justice, The Republic Of Adova, The State Of Rotania
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
The Republic of Adova ("Adova") and State of Rotania ("Rotania") have submitted by Special Agreement their differences concerning certain criminal proceedings in Adova and Rotania, and transmitted a copy thereof to the Registrar of the International Court of Justice ("I.C.J.") pursuant to article 40(1) of the Statute of the I.C.J. ("Statute")
On The Uneasy Relation Between International Law And Democracy, Carol C. Gould
On The Uneasy Relation Between International Law And Democracy, Carol C. Gould
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
The question we are asked to address is as follows: "Is international law a threat to democracy?" As a political philosopher, my inclination is to suggest that the answer requires clarifying at the outset the sense in which we are using each of the main terms here.
Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law
Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
I joined Christie's a little over a year ago as Director of Restitution, coordinating Christie's restitution issues globally.
Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law
Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
Globalization has changed the way global society addresses common and global problems. While there is much talk about aiming at sustainable development, there are no real clear definitions of sustainable development and the term remains susceptible to much misuse.
Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law
Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
Bilateral investment treaties typically require the host state to ensure "fair and equitable" treatment to the investors of the other state.
Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law
Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
"While academic debates about the possibility of objective truth and falsehood are often rarified to the point of absurdity, Rwanda demonstrated that the question is a matter of life and death."'
Isla Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of Comparative Law
Isla Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of Comparative Law
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
One of the more common criticisms of modem globalization is that this trend is leading to "higher inequality within countries."
Isla Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of Comparative Law
Isla Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of Comparative Law
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
In discussing the justice processes used in Indonesia and East Timor to hold individuals accountable for serious violations of international law com- mitted in East Timor, it is important to emphasize that the problems are rooted in politics not the rule of law.
United States And Africa On Fgm: Cultural Comparatives, Resolutions, And Rights, Julie R. Hess
United States And Africa On Fgm: Cultural Comparatives, Resolutions, And Rights, Julie R. Hess
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
When I began researching female genital mutilation (hereinafter "FGM"), I was adamant about change for those who are forced to submit to FGM, those who allow the practice to be performed on themselves or, afortiori, to perform it themselves on their own children and other family members.
Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law
Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of International & Comparative Law
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
In Ocho Rios, on July 23-24, 2004, the American and Caribbean Law Initiative ("ACLI")' held a conference entitled "Caribbean Market Forces: Emerging Trends in International and Comparative Law."
Dissecting The Lawfulness Of United States Foreign Policy: Classroom Debates As Pedagogical Devices, Christopher C. Joyner
Dissecting The Lawfulness Of United States Foreign Policy: Classroom Debates As Pedagogical Devices, Christopher C. Joyner
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
Simulations can be used as educational exercises that enable students in the classroom to appreciate better the difficulties and nuances of legal issues affecting international relations.
Isla Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of Comparative Law
Isla Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of Comparative Law
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
Unquestionably, there is growing interest in the subject of international law at several educational levels and among a broad constituency of students.
The Legality Of The United States War On Terror: Is Article 51 A Legitimate Vehicle For The War In Afghanistan Or Just A Blanket To Cover-Up International War Crimes?, Matthew Scott King
The Legality Of The United States War On Terror: Is Article 51 A Legitimate Vehicle For The War In Afghanistan Or Just A Blanket To Cover-Up International War Crimes?, Matthew Scott King
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
On September 11, 2001, a network of terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners and crashed them into the World Trade Center and Pentagon, killing and injuring thousands of Americans, as the world watched in shock and disbelief.
Isla Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of Comparative Law
Isla Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of Comparative Law
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
Faraway from the frightening attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, a wall next to a mosque in Northern England reads, "Avenge USA - kill a Muslim now.
Teaching International Law: Beyond The Law School Experience, Charlotte Ku
Teaching International Law: Beyond The Law School Experience, Charlotte Ku
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
As teachers, it is perhaps natural for us to think about teaching in the classroom context, although this panel is demonstrating the teaching opportunities that may exist outside of a single course or courses in international law.
Isla Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of Comparative Law
Isla Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of Comparative Law
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
The World Trade Organization (WTO) was formed in order to establish a set of international rules and norms for conducting trade among nations.
Stretching The Limits Of International Law: The Challenge Of Terrorism, Asli Bali
Stretching The Limits Of International Law: The Challenge Of Terrorism, Asli Bali
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
When this panel was originally conceived, we could not have anticipated the extent to which the limits of international law would have to be stretched by events in the city where our conference would be held.
Transnational Accountability And The Politics Of Shame, James N. Rosenau
Transnational Accountability And The Politics Of Shame, James N. Rosenau
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
Since my work on world affairs is sensitive to the legal dimensions of the course of events, it is an especial pleasure to participate for the first time in a meeting of the International Law Association.
The International Commercial Arbitration Model And Public International Law Disputes, Richard W. Hulbert
The International Commercial Arbitration Model And Public International Law Disputes, Richard W. Hulbert
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
As someone who has been close to the ICC for more than fifteen years, my position on this afternoon's topic must seem preordained, except to those cynical enough to believe that familiarity breeds contempt rather than. more familiarity.
Isla Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Ilsa Journal Of International & Comparative Law
Isla Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Ilsa Journal Of International & Comparative Law
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
No abstract provided.
Isla Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of Comparative Law
Isla Journal Of International And Comparative Law, Isla Journal Of Comparative Law
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
The identification of the consumer as a discrete party, entitled to specific legal rights, is a product of the latter half of the twentieth century.
Why Barayagwiza Is Boycotting His Trial At The Ictr: Lessons In Balancing Due Process Rights And Politics, Mercedeh Momeni
Why Barayagwiza Is Boycotting His Trial At The Ictr: Lessons In Balancing Due Process Rights And Politics, Mercedeh Momeni
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
On October 23, 2000, an eagerly anticipated joint trial, dubbed "the media trial," began at the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR or Tribunal), in Arusha, Tanzania.'
The Maritime Slave Trade: A 21st Century Problem?, Samuel Pyeatt Menefee
The Maritime Slave Trade: A 21st Century Problem?, Samuel Pyeatt Menefee
ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law
Whoever, being a citizen or resident of the United States and a member of the crew or ship's company of any foreign vessel engaged in the slave trade, or whoever, being of the crew or ship's company of any vessel owned in whole or in part, or navigated for, or in behalf of, any citizen of the United States...