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The Sovereignty Continuum And Conflict Resolution, Dennis Cusack

UC Law SF International Law Review

The history of Tibet's relations with China is itself an interesting study in notions of sovereignty, autonomy and "suzerainty," the label the British gave to their view of Tibet's status at the turn of the last century. Under the 1988 Strasbourg Proposal, the Dalai Lama offered to negotiate a status for Tibet under which Tibet would surrender its right to formal sovereignty, defer to China on matters of foreign relations and defense, but retain control over all domestic matters. This article offers examples and patterns of cases in which conflicts over sovereignty have been successfully resolved through non-violent conflict resolution.

Some Realism About Comparativism: Comparative Law Teaching In The Hegemonic Jurisdiction, Ugo Mattei

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Relative Normativity: Challenging The Sovereignty Norm Through Human Rights Litigation, William J. Aceves

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Since 1945, two developments in human rights law have challenged the dominion of the sovereignty norm. First, the international community has recognized the existence of competing human rights norms, some of which now compete with the sovereignty norm for primacy. Second, a diverse group of institutions has applied these norms to challenge the sovereignty norm by imposing civil and criminal liability on government officials when they commit human rights violations. This essay examines how the sovereignty norm has been challenged through human rights litigation. Two recent human rights cases. Filartiga v. Pena-Irala and Regina v. Bow Street Metropolitan Stipendiary Magistrate, …

A Proposal To Use Alternative Dispute Resolution As A Foundation To Build An Independent Global Cyberlaw Jurisdiction Using Business To Consumer Transactions As A Model, Victoria C. Crawford

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Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") has traditionally operated on the outskirts of the law as an alternative or supplement to traditional court constructs. ADR is typically described as operating in the shadow of the law and certainly not as the foundation for it. The uniqueness of the internet has the potential to reverse this traditional relationship. This paper suggests that online ADR techniques could be used as a foundation upon which to build an independently existing global cyberlaw jurisdiction for business to consumer transactions.

Sovereignty, Territoriality, And The Rule Of Law, Joan Fitzpatrick

UC Law SF International Law Review

On November 13, 2001, President George W. Bush issued a Military Order in which he claimed power as Commander in Chief to detain indefinitely and to try, by ad hoc military commissions, persons designated by him as international terrorists. This Order represents a stunning claim to absolutist power and a rejection of any meaningful legal constraints on the treatment of the captives. The Order and the "War on Terrorism" on which it is premised challenge the most commonly accepted principles of post-Westphalian sovereignty: exclusive control over territory, noninterference, and equality among states.

The legal premise for the Order is the …

The International Convention On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women: A Comparison Of Its Implementation And The Role Of Non-Governmental Organisations In The United Kingdom And Hong Kong, Carole J. Petersen, Harriet Samuels

UC Law SF International Law Review

Although the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women ("CEDAW") was implemented in Hong Kong a full ten years after its enactment in the United Kingdom, evidence suggests that it is having a more practical impact in Hong Kong than in the United Kingdom largely because Hong Kong women's organizations are making more use of CEDAW in their current lobbying efforts. This article introduces CEDAW and its enforcement mechanisms, and compares its implementation in the two jurisdictions. The authors analyze the extent to which CEDAW is considered in public policy making, the extent to which the …

Corporate Liability: Enforcing Human Rights Through Domestic Litigation, Beth Stephens

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The International Legal Rights Of Indigenous Peoples Affected By Natural Resource Exploitation: A Brief Case Study, Martin Wagner

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Multinational Corporate Liability Under The Alien Tort Claims Act: Some Structural Concerns, Michael D. Ramsey

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Text Of Remarks On Panel: Indigenous Peoples, Environmental Torts And Cultural Genocide, Robert Coulter

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Text Of Remarks On Panel: Codes Of Conduct And Transparency, Cynthia Williams

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Uniform Rules Of Engagement: The New Tax Regime For Foreign Sales, Harold S. Peckron

UC Law SF International Law Review

The World Trade Organization (WTO) administers, enforces, and decides international trade disputes by establishing uniform rules of trade engagement designed to minimize trade wars. Countries that fail to abide by the WTO rules can be taken to the WTO courts and face eventual sanctioned retaliation. Without such rules, global economic competition can be as fierce as the most devastating battle and, as history has shown, can be the catalyst for war.

This Article examines the United States' alleged disregard of the WTO uniform trade rules through the use of foreign sales corporations, and how this tax regime almost ignited an …

Accountability Of Multinational Corporations: The Barriers Presented By Concepts Of The Corporate Juridical Entity, Phillip I. Blumberg

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Categories Of Corporate Complicity In Human Rights Abuses, Andrew Clapham, Scott Jerbi

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Two Observations On Holocaust Claims, William W. Bratton

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U.S. Jurisdiction Over Conflicts Arising Outside Of The United States: Some Hegemonic Implications, Ugo Mattei, Jeffrey Lena

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A New Approach To Corporate Responsibility: The Voluntary Principles On Security And Human Rights, Bennett Freeman, Maria B. Pica, Christopher N. Camponovo

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Securing Transnational Corporate Accountability Through National Courts: Implications And Policy Options, Halina Ward

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Indigenous Rights And Multinational Corporations At International Law, Patrick Macklem

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Text Of Remarks On Panel: Indigenous Peoples, Environmental Torts And Cultural Genocide, Richard Herz

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Enabling American High-Tech Companies To Protect Their Secrets Abroad: A Comparative Analysis Of Irish And American Trade Secret Regulation, Kelly Irene Phair

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A Paper Tiger--An Examination Of The International Religious Freedom Act's Impact On Christianity In China, Betty L. Wong

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A Journey Of Two Countries: A Comparative Study Of The Death Penalty In Israel And South Africa, Michelle M. Sharoni

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The death penalty remains a complex and controversial topic in many countries all around the world. Israel and South Africa have traveled along diverse and fascinating paths in deciding whether the death penalty is constitutional. This Note examines the history of the death penalty in Israel and South Africa, emphasizing the process of its abolition.

This Note reviews the sources of Hebrew law, the history of the death penalty in Israel and the Jewish legal system. It addresses the history of the death penalty in South Africa, from the period of the early settlers up to a recent unanimous decision …

The Price Of Passion: The Banishment Of English Hooligans From Football Matches In Violation Of Fundamental Freedoms, Geoff Beckham

UC Law SF International Law Review

International football is the world's most popular team sport. As often as the global football community exults in worldwide camaraderie, its image is scarred by the inexplicably violent behavior of its supporters.

This Note examines English efforts to curb hooliganism through recently-enacted legislation. The anti-hooligan laws are analyzed in light of the protections guaranteed in the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and the U.S. Constitution. This Note concludes that English hooligan laws violate Article 7 of the European Convention and the ex post facto clause of the U.S. Constitution.

Compulsory Licensing Of Pharmaceuticals Under Trips: What Standard Of Compensation, Susan Vastano Vaughan

UC Law SF International Law Review

Harmonization of international intellectual property laws has been the object of considerable recent effort under both public international law and international trade law. The GATT Uruguay Round Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (TRIPS) resulted in significant steps toward harmonization. The proper application of compulsory licensing of patents under TRIPS has been the subject of much early debate. Proposed standards of compensation have been wildly divergent, reflecting the conflicting policy concerns of developed and developing nations.

This Note provides an overview of the conflict between developed and developing nations over the proper reach of intellectual property rights. It then …

A First Look At The Interim Merits Award In S.D. Myers, Inc. V. Canada: It Is Possible To Balance Legitimate Environmental Concerns With Investment Protection, Todd Weiler

UC Law SF International Law Review

This Article is a response to Joseph de Pencier's paper Investment, Environment and Dispute Settlement: Arbitration Under NAFTA Chapter Eleven in issue 23:3-4 of this journal. This reply is based upon the author's experience as counsel for the investor in S.D. Myers, Inc. v. Canada (Myers) and similar cases.

This Article provides a critical commentary on various elements of Mr. de Pencier's paper that deal with the Myers claim. It provides some tentative suggestions on how the substantive provisions of NAFTA Chapter 11 might be interpreted in future cases where investment protection and environmental protection appear to be at odds.

Ryousai Kenbo Revisited: The Future Of Gender Equality In Japan After The 1997 Equal Employment Opportunity Law, Robert Larsen

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In 1985 amid international and domestic pressure, Japan enacted the Equal Employment Opportunity Law (EEOL). Many viewed it as an era of change, one that would see Japanese women rise to equality with male co-workers. However, equal employment never materialized. Historical context and the experience of the 1985 EEOL provide insights into the future of gender equality in Japan.

This Note provides a brief description of the Japanese corporate world and a historical context of women in Japanese society. It identifies pressures, both domestic and international, that Japan faced prior to 1985 that led up to the EEOL. The 1985 …

The Internet Content Rating Association: The Way To Patrol The Internet Highway, Carrie Lam

UC Law SF International Law Review

The Internet makes information easily accessible and allows people all over the world to research and telecommute from the comforts of their own homes. However, such unlimited access is a double-edged sword. Problematic information that is accessible to anyone with a computer and a modem, such as sexually explicit material, can also be found on the Internet.

This Note examines the conflict between protecting children online and protecting free speech. A comparison is made between the United States' attempts at solutions through the Communications Decency Act and the Child Online Protection Act, and the new international and self-regulatory approach of …

The Socialist Republic Of Vietnam's Labor Code: Looking Beyond The Printed Papers, Johnny Vinh Phan

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The Vietnamese government's anxiety and fear of foreign involvement within its borders can be traced back to its history of foreign domination. Many generations of Vietnamese endured continuous warfare to obtain Vietnam's current independence.

This Note walks through Vietnam's economic changes over the past fifteen years. It describes Vietnam's Labor Code, and analyzes the Vietnamese legal system's shortcomings in protecting workers from exploitation by multinational corporations. The Note then identifies possible explanations and solutions to some of the problems, and concludes with an overview of doi moi ("new economic thinking").

Which Torts In Violation Of The Law Of Nations, William S. Dodge

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