A Rights-Based Approach To Global Injustice,
2011
University of Denver
A Rights-Based Approach To Global Injustice, Brooke Ackerly
Human Rights & Human Welfare
Is reflection on global injustice part of the everyday lives of those who live in global privilege? Or does privilege let us wait to raise concerns about justice only when the media bring the graphic images of genocide and tragedy to our family rooms?
The Ruckus In The Caucasus: A Case Against Mikheil Saakashvili For Crimes Against Humanity In The August War,
2011
University of the District of Columbia School of Law
The Ruckus In The Caucasus: A Case Against Mikheil Saakashvili For Crimes Against Humanity In The August War, Yancy Cottrill
University of the District of Columbia Law Review
While the world's attention was focused on the fireworks display of the 2008 Olympic Games in China, the citizens of South Ossetia were watching the sky too. Only their sky was being lit up by warfare. At 7:30 p.m. on August 7, 2008, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, held a televised speech promising the Ossetians a ceasefire and unlimited autonomy.' At 11:00 p.m., Saakashvili ordered the Georgian Army to launch an offensive on Tskhinvalli, the capital of South Ossetia. Over the next five days, the civilians of South Ossetia and Abkhazia would be directly targeted by the Georgian forces and forcibly …
Mobile Phones: Reshaping The Flow Of Urban-To-Rural Remittances,
2011
American University Washington College of Law
Mobile Phones: Reshaping The Flow Of Urban-To-Rural Remittances, Bethany Brown
Sustainable Development Law & Policy
No abstract provided.
A Failure Of Conscience: How Pakistan’S Devastating Floods Compare To America’S Experience During Katrina,
2011
American University Washington College of Law
A Failure Of Conscience: How Pakistan’S Devastating Floods Compare To America’S Experience During Katrina, Oded Cedar
Sustainable Development Law & Policy
No abstract provided.
Cultivating Urban Forests Policies In Developing Countries,
2011
American University Washington College of Law
Cultivating Urban Forests Policies In Developing Countries, Janet A. Choi
Sustainable Development Law & Policy
No abstract provided.
Time-Of-Use Pricing Could Help China Manage Demand,
2011
American University Washington College of Law
Time-Of-Use Pricing Could Help China Manage Demand, Emmett Pepper
Sustainable Development Law & Policy
No abstract provided.
Sustainable Cities Of The Future: The Behavior Change Driver,
2011
American University Washington College of Law
Sustainable Cities Of The Future: The Behavior Change Driver, Peter Newman
Sustainable Development Law & Policy
No abstract provided.
Introduction: Cities And Sustainability,
2011
American University Washington College of Law
Introduction: Cities And Sustainability
Sustainable Development Law & Policy
No abstract provided.
About Sdlp,
2011
American University Washington College of Law
Volume Xi Issue 1,
2011
American University Washington College of Law
Mar. 2, 2011, Tnc Comments On Ifc Performance Standard 6-Version 2,
2011
American University Washington College of Law
Mar. 2, 2011, Tnc Comments On Ifc Performance Standard 6-Version 2, Ifc
IFC E&S Performance Standards
No abstract provided.
The Dangerous Illusion Of International Financial Standards And The Legacy Of The Financial Stability Forum,
2011
University of San Diego
The Dangerous Illusion Of International Financial Standards And The Legacy Of The Financial Stability Forum, Cally Jordan
San Diego International Law Journal
In the aftermath of the Asian Financial Crisis, and the criticism directed towards the International Monetary Fund, in particular, for not having seen it coming, the Financial Stability Forum (FSF) was created in 1999 under a mandate from the G7 ministers of finance and central bank governors. The Asian Financial Crisis arose suddenly, spread rapidly, and spared neither developed nor developing economies in the region, although some fared much better than others. In retrospect, the causes of the crisis were obvious and the consequences predictable. Contagion entered the financial lexicon. Thus, the role of the FSF was to promote financial …
Gangs, Violence, And Victims In El Salvador, Guatemala, And Honduras,
2011
University of San Diego
Gangs, Violence, And Victims In El Salvador, Guatemala, And Honduras, Juan J. Fogelbach
San Diego International Law Journal
Country conditions in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras will require U.S. courts to address complex protection law issues involving current and former gang members, as well as their victims. For example, just three months after the Seventh Circuit's decision, the Sixth Circuit also held that former gang members were a particular social group. In order to ensure proper handling of these cases, advocates, adjudicators, government attorneys, and judges must acquire a high level of understanding of gangs and violence in the affected countries. To facilitate this process, this paper will synthesize and analyze publicly available information on gangs and violence …
The Global H1n1 Pandemic, Quarantine Law, And The Due Process Conflict,
2011
University of San Diego
The Global H1n1 Pandemic, Quarantine Law, And The Due Process Conflict, Gregory P. Campbell
San Diego International Law Journal
This comment argues that the CDC should develop a uniform due process standard to govern all quarantine procedures in the United States and then recommend that the standard be adopted by the WHO for incorporation into the IHR. Specifically, the standard should include: (1) a finding by a health professional that an individual poses a significant risk of spreading a contagious disease; (2) a quarantine order by a judicial authority or fact finder based on clear and convincing evidence that an individual poses a serious health risk; (3) an opportunity for a hearing and the right to appeal a quarantine …
One Time Too Many: In Re Briones And The Bia's Rigid Interpretation Of The Life Act And Its Dire Consequences For Undocumented Reentry,
2011
University of San Diego
One Time Too Many: In Re Briones And The Bia's Rigid Interpretation Of The Life Act And Its Dire Consequences For Undocumented Reentry, Lauren Gonzalez
San Diego International Law Journal
This Casenote will discuss both the origins of the LIFE Act and its early potential, and then focus attention on the BIA decision itself in Briones and its impact on immigration courts and U.S. courts of appeals. In Part II, this Casenote will give a brief overview of the LIFE Act and its creation. Parts III and IV will discuss the issues presented in Briones, the facts of the case, and the BIA?s decision. In Part V, the Casenote will then analyze the decision in Briones as it conflicts with previous case law from multiple circuit courts of appeal and …
Magic, Mutilation, And Murder: A Case For Granting Asylum To Tanzanian Nationals With Albinism,
2011
Pace University
Magic, Mutilation, And Murder: A Case For Granting Asylum To Tanzanian Nationals With Albinism, Stacy Larson
Pace International Law Review Online Companion
This paper argues that the: language and intent of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act; current country conditions in United Republic of Tanzania; international treaties; and recent developments in case law defining the scope and coverage of the “particular social group” category, all support the right of Persons with Albinism (PWAs) to seek asylum because of the persecution they have suffered or fear on account of their disability. It should be noted, that to date, there are no reported cases of PWAs seeking asylum in the U.S. Although research has not revealed why PWAs have not yet sought asylum in …
The Last Rights: Controversial Ne Exeat Clause Grants Custodial Power Under Abbott V. Abbott,
2011
Mercer University School of Law
The Last Rights: Controversial Ne Exeat Clause Grants Custodial Power Under Abbott V. Abbott, Danielle L. Brewer
Mercer Law Review
The weight to be assigned to the laws and practices of foreign legal systems in the analysis of international agreements and domestic statutory disputes has long been a topic of debate in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the United States government. On one side of the argument, traditional scholars contend that, as a sovereign, the United States should make decisions based solely on the best interests of its citizens, regardless of the detriment imposed on the international community by such practices. Conversely, as a modern approach, the cosmopolitan view of international systems' depicts the United States as just …
Foreword,
2011
University of San Diego
Foreword, Brian J. Kennedy
San Diego International Law Journal
This final issue of the San Diego International Law Journal's twelfth volume is composed of articles which examine a broad range of contemporary legal issues which raise foreign, international, and global concerns.
Economic And Social Rights: The Role Of Courts In China,
2011
University of San Diego
Economic And Social Rights: The Role Of Courts In China, Randall Peerenboom
San Diego International Law Journal
This Article considers what the role of the courts could and should be in implementing ESR in China. Part II surveys recent global developments giving greater bite to economic and social rights, as well as some of the main controversies, debates, and approaches to promoting, protecting, and fulfilling ESR, with particular attention to the role of the courts. Part III provides a general introduction to the social, legal, political, and economic context in China, and contrasts the situation in China with South Africa?one of the global leaders in judicial implementation of ESR. The overall environment in China is, if not …
Overseeing Controlling Shareholders: Do Independent Directors Constrain Tunneling In Taiwan?,
2011
University of San Diego
Overseeing Controlling Shareholders: Do Independent Directors Constrain Tunneling In Taiwan?, Yu-Hsin Lin
San Diego International Law Journal
This Article intends to explore the extent to which independent directors constrain tunneling by controlling shareholders in Taiwan. Taiwan serves as an appropriate jurisdiction for research since the private benefits agency problem is prevalent among Taiwanese public companies. A further twist in Taiwan?s case is that independent directors were newly introduced to Taiwan?s corporate boards, which follow dual-board system where the traditional monitoring function is served by statutory supervisors, instead of board committees, which adds to the complexity in analyzing the effectiveness of independent directors in constraining tunneling activities. Part II reviews relevant literature and lays the foundation for this …
