Broad Changes to the Naturalization Test Proposed by DHSBy Shannon M. ShepherdInternational and Immigration Law, September 2023On December 14, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it will be conducting a nationwide trial of proposed changes to the naturalization test to become a U.S. citizen.
Cross-Border Personal Data Transfers from UK/EU Companies to US CompaniesBy Ethel Spyratos & Angela PetersInternational and Immigration Law, September 2023The United States must ensure an adequate level of protection for personal data transferred from the European Economic Area to U.S. companies participating in the E.U.-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
Resolution on UkraineDiversity Leadership Council, June 2023The International and Immigration Law Section Council drafted and adopted a Resolution on violations of international law in Ukraine, which was adopted by the ISBA General Assembly in December 2022.
Supreme Court Immigration Run DownBy Angela Peters & Carlos Cisneros-VilchisDiversity Leadership Council, June 2023Summaries of recent U.S. Supreme Court cases impacting the areas of immigration, immigration enforcement, and national security.
Foreign Company Stock Option Plans and Employees in the Arab Middle EastBy Howard L. StovallInternational and Immigration Law, May 2023A summary of legal and tax issues that confront foreign companies that contemplate the offering of stock option plans to their employees working in the Middle East.
Estate Planning and Probate in Québec/CanadaBy Nathalène ChapuisInternational and Immigration Law, March 2023A look a the similarities and differences in estate planning between Illinois and Québec.
Estate Planning and Probate in Québec/CanadaBy Nathalène ChapuisTrusts and Estates, March 2023A look a the similarities and differences in estate planning between Illinois and Québec.
Review of ‘Arbitration – The Art and Science of Persuasion’By John HowardInternational and Immigration Law, March 2023Dr. Don Vinson and Klaus Reichert’s new book, Arbitration – The Art and Science of Persuasion, examines the psychological strategies and techniques for developing and delivering the most persuasive presentations to international arbitrators.
Resolution on UkraineInternational and Immigration Law, January 2023The International and Immigration Law Section Council drafted and adopted a Resolution on violations of international law in Ukraine, which was adopted by the ISBA General Assembly in December 2022.
Supreme Court Immigration Run DownBy Angela Peters & Carlos Cisneros-VilchisInternational and Immigration Law, September 2022Summaries of recent U.S. Supreme Court cases impacting the areas of immigration, immigration enforcement, and national security.
Why Ending Nigeria’s Brutal Special Anti-Robbery Squad Is Not EnoughBy Myla BurtonInternational and Immigration Law, January 2021Statements or expressions of opinion appearing herein are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Illinois State Bar Association or the editor of The Globe or the members of the International & Immigration Law Section Council.
Editor’s CommentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, February 2020An introduction to the issue by Lewis F. Matuszewich.
Corporate Migration to SwitzerlandBy Florian S. JörgInternational and Immigration Law, December 2019An overview of the legal migration of a foreign corporation to Switzerland.
Developments in development aidBy Mark E. WojcikInternational and Immigration Law, April 2019Foreign development aid helps individuals in some of the world’s poorest countries and promotes economic prosperity and progress toward global development goals.
Consular reviewability: It is time for the main eventBy Patrick M. KinnallyInternational and Immigration Law, March 2019A U.S. citizen may not enjoy a cognizable legal liberty interest in his spouse’s application for an immigrant visa.
The peculiar case of In re Grand Jury SubpoenaBy David W. AubreyInternational and Immigration Law, January 2019In re Grand Jury Subpoena presents the question of whether subject matter jurisdiction of federal courts exists over criminal offenses by foreign sovereign defendants pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3231.
Animal Science Products, Inc. v. Hebei Welcome Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and the Supreme Court’s doctrine of “respectful consideration”By Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, October 2018The U.S. Supreme Court has occasionally stated that U.S. courts should give “respectful consideration” to decisions of international tribunals and has suggested such consideration may be applicable to statements or decisions of foreign government entities interpreting their own law as well, however, it has never clearly defined what this means.
Other resources to considerBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, October 2018The United States Commercial Service within the United States of America Department of Commerce offers frequent seminars and webinars on different aspects of international trade.
Case note: Jenny Rubin, et al., Petitioners v. Islamic Republic of Iran, et al.By Natalie L. PesinInternational and Immigration Law, July 2018In Jenny Rubin, et al., Petitioners v. Islamic Republic of Iran, et al., the U.S. Supreme Court held that 28 U.S.C. §1610(g) does not provide a freestanding basis to attach and execute against property of a foreign state when the immunity of the property is not rescinded under a separate provision of Section 1610.
Case note: Jesner v. Arab Bank, PLCBy Natalie L. PesinInternational and Immigration Law, July 2018In Jesner v. Arab Bank, PLC, the U.S. Supreme Court held that foreign corporations may not be defendants in suits brought under the Alien Tort Statute.
Editor’s noteBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, July 2018An introduction to the issue by the International and Immigration Law Section Council editor, Lewis Matuszewich.
