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International Soft Law, Andrew T. Guzman, Timothy L. Meyer 2010 Duke Law School

International Soft Law, Andrew T. Guzman, Timothy L. Meyer

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Although the concept of soft law has existed for years, scholars have not reached consensus on why states use soft law or even whether “soft law” is a coherent analytic category. In part, this confusion reflects a deep diversity in both the types of international agreements and the strategic situations that produce them. In this paper, we advance four complementary explanations for why states use soft law that describe a much broader range of state behavior than has been previously explained.

First, and least significantly, states may use soft law to solve straightforward coordination games in which the existence of …


Degree Of Precision Required In International Criminal Indictments, David O"Brien 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Degree Of Precision Required In International Criminal Indictments, David O"Brien

War Crimes Memoranda

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From Gats To Apec: The Impact Of Trade Agreements On Legal Services, Laurel Terry 2010 Penn State Dickinson Law

From Gats To Apec: The Impact Of Trade Agreements On Legal Services, Laurel Terry

Faculty Scholarly Works

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the treatment of legal services in the United States' international trade agreements. Although many individuals are now familiar with the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), far fewer realize that legal services are included in at least fifteen international trade agreements to which the United States is a party. This article begins by identifying those trade agreements and other developments including the 2009 Legal Services Initiative of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). The article continues by explaining the structure of the GATS and comparing its provisions to the provisions found in …


The Domestication Of International Criminal Law: A Proposal For Expanding The International Criminal Court's Sphere Of Influence, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 635 (2010), Lisa J. Laplante 2010 UIC School of Law

The Domestication Of International Criminal Law: A Proposal For Expanding The International Criminal Court's Sphere Of Influence, 43 J. Marshall L. Rev. 635 (2010), Lisa J. Laplante

UIC Law Review

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Enhancing The Canada - United States Gateways And Corridors: East, West And Within, Chios Carmody, Sean O'Dell, David Oxner, Hugh Conroy 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Enhancing The Canada - United States Gateways And Corridors: East, West And Within, Chios Carmody, Sean O'Dell, David Oxner, Hugh Conroy

Canada-United States Law Journal

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Welcoming Remarks And The Canada - United States Relationship - The Common Cause Agenda, Daniel D. Ujczo, Robert Nobel 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Welcoming Remarks And The Canada - United States Relationship - The Common Cause Agenda, Daniel D. Ujczo, Robert Nobel

Canada-United States Law Journal

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Canada-United States Economic Competitiveness In A Period Of Financial Instability: A Common Cause Agenda, T. Bradbrooke Smith, Daniel Desjardins, Craig Reed, Jeff Weedman 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Canada-United States Economic Competitiveness In A Period Of Financial Instability: A Common Cause Agenda, T. Bradbrooke Smith, Daniel Desjardins, Craig Reed, Jeff Weedman

Canada-United States Law Journal

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The Future Of The Canada-United States Relationship - Innovation And Technology, Catherine A. Pawluch, Praveen Goyal, Catherine A. Pawluch, Bob William 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

The Future Of The Canada-United States Relationship - Innovation And Technology, Catherine A. Pawluch, Praveen Goyal, Catherine A. Pawluch, Bob William

Canada-United States Law Journal

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Great Lakes Emerging Legal Issues Regarding The International Boundary Waters Treaty And The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, Noah Hall, Murray Clamen, Lorne Thomas, David Naftzger 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Great Lakes Emerging Legal Issues Regarding The International Boundary Waters Treaty And The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, Noah Hall, Murray Clamen, Lorne Thomas, David Naftzger

Canada-United States Law Journal

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North American Dispute Resolution, Paul Meyer, Elliot J. Feldman, John A. Terry 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

North American Dispute Resolution, Paul Meyer, Elliot J. Feldman, John A. Terry

Canada-United States Law Journal

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Commemoration Of The 100 Year Anniversary Of The International Boundary Waters Treaty, Peter V. Neffenger 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Commemoration Of The 100 Year Anniversary Of The International Boundary Waters Treaty, Peter V. Neffenger

Canada-United States Law Journal

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Concurrent Jurisdiction And Primacy. What Do The Concepts Of “Concurrent Jurisdiction” And “Primacy” Mean Concretely For The Stl And The Lebanese National Courts? ..., Helena Traner 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Concurrent Jurisdiction And Primacy. What Do The Concepts Of “Concurrent Jurisdiction” And “Primacy” Mean Concretely For The Stl And The Lebanese National Courts? ..., Helena Traner

War Crimes Memoranda

Concurrent Jurisdiction and Primacy. What do the concepts of “concurrent jurisdiction” and “primacy” mean concretely for the STL and the Lebanese national courts? What are the effects on the STL and Lebanese authorities of the deferral of the Hariri case


What Is The Legal Standard For Confirming An Indictment In International Criminal Courts? How Might The Case Law Of The Other International Courts Apply At Stl?, Kevin M. Griffith 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

What Is The Legal Standard For Confirming An Indictment In International Criminal Courts? How Might The Case Law Of The Other International Courts Apply At Stl?, Kevin M. Griffith

War Crimes Memoranda

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What Is The Practice/Policy At The International Tribunals With Regard To Providing Witnesses Copies Of Their Statements? Do International Tribunals Have Blanket Policies, Or Is It On A Case-By-Case Basis (E.G., If The Witness Asks For It)? What Is The Practice In National Jurisdictions?, Yedga Sikod 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

What Is The Practice/Policy At The International Tribunals With Regard To Providing Witnesses Copies Of Their Statements? Do International Tribunals Have Blanket Policies, Or Is It On A Case-By-Case Basis (E.G., If The Witness Asks For It)? What Is The Practice In National Jurisdictions?, Yedga Sikod

War Crimes Memoranda

No abstract provided.


Was Forced Marriage A Crime Against Humanity Under Customary International Law In 1975?, Allyson Justine Montgomery 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Was Forced Marriage A Crime Against Humanity Under Customary International Law In 1975?, Allyson Justine Montgomery

War Crimes Memoranda

No abstract provided.


The Use Of Sealed Indictments In International Law And The Issuance Of Sealed Indictments Ex Parte. Specifically Addressing The Case Law Of The International Tribunals As It Pertains To Sealed Indictments. Also, Whether It Is Legally Possible To Issue Sealed Indictments Ex Parte., Gregory L. Watkins 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

The Use Of Sealed Indictments In International Law And The Issuance Of Sealed Indictments Ex Parte. Specifically Addressing The Case Law Of The International Tribunals As It Pertains To Sealed Indictments. Also, Whether It Is Legally Possible To Issue Sealed Indictments Ex Parte., Gregory L. Watkins

War Crimes Memoranda

No abstract provided.


Proceeding In The Physical Absence Of The Accused, And The Use Of Technology, Jon-Paul McConnell 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Proceeding In The Physical Absence Of The Accused, And The Use Of Technology, Jon-Paul Mcconnell

War Crimes Memoranda

No abstract provided.


Customary International Law Status Of The Enumerated Crimes Of Article 5 Of The Extraordinary Chambers In The Courts Of Cambodia Law And Whether They Are Prosecutable, Andrew Bader 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Customary International Law Status Of The Enumerated Crimes Of Article 5 Of The Extraordinary Chambers In The Courts Of Cambodia Law And Whether They Are Prosecutable, Andrew Bader

War Crimes Memoranda

No abstract provided.


Head Of State Immunity And Immunity Claims Against Witness Subpoena Requests. Specifically Addressing The Scope Of Head Of State And State Official Immunity, And Whether Claims Of Immunity May Successfully Prevent Witness Subpoena Requests At International And Hybrid Tribunals., Iskra Miralem 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Head Of State Immunity And Immunity Claims Against Witness Subpoena Requests. Specifically Addressing The Scope Of Head Of State And State Official Immunity, And Whether Claims Of Immunity May Successfully Prevent Witness Subpoena Requests At International And Hybrid Tribunals., Iskra Miralem

War Crimes Memoranda

No abstract provided.


Does Terrorism Constitute A Crime Under International Law And, If So, What Is Its Definition. Specifically Addressing The Argument That A Limited Definition Of Terrorism Has Emerged In Customary International Law That Provides For International Criminal Liability For Individual Non-State Actors., Avrum Jacobson 2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Does Terrorism Constitute A Crime Under International Law And, If So, What Is Its Definition. Specifically Addressing The Argument That A Limited Definition Of Terrorism Has Emerged In Customary International Law That Provides For International Criminal Liability For Individual Non-State Actors., Avrum Jacobson

War Crimes Memoranda

No abstract provided.


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