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Articles on International Law

The World Court Hears Another Genocide Case: South Africa v. Israel By Junaid “J” Afeef Diversity Leadership Council, June 2024 On December 29, 2023, the Republic of South Africa filed its “Application Instituting Proceeding" with the International Court of Justice against the State of Israel, alleging that Israel's assault on the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip constitutes a breach of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
Corporate Tax in United Arab Emirates By Avichal Prasad, Navandeep Matta, & H. Vincent Draa International and Immigration Law, April 2024 In October 2022, the United Arab Emirates president issued Federal Decree-Law No. 47—groundbreaking legislation that established the legal framework for the introduction and implementation of a federal corporate tax.
Statement of ABA President Mary Smith RE: International Day of the Endangered Lawyer International and Immigration Law, April 2024 A statement from the American Bar Association President asking the legal community to center the courageous legal professionals who work tirelessly to uphold the rule of law and champion human rights at considerable risk to their own safety. 
Purpose, History, and Structure of the International Court of Justice By Ronald S. Langacker Human and Civil Rights, February 2024 An introduction to the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial arm of the United Nations.
Purpose, History, and Structure of the International Court of Justice By Ronald S. Langacker International and Immigration Law, February 2024 An introduction to the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial arm of the United Nations.
The World Court Hears Another Genocide Case: South Africa v. Israel By Junaid “J” Afeef Human and Civil Rights, February 2024 On December 29, 2023, the Republic of South Africa filed its “Application Instituting Proceeding" with the International Court of Justice against the State of Israel, alleging that Israel's assault on the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip constitutes a breach of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
The World Court Hears Another Genocide Case: South Africa v. Israel By Junaid “J” Afeef International and Immigration Law, February 2024 On December 29, 2023, the Republic of South Africa filed its “Application Instituting Proceeding" with the International Court of Justice against the State of Israel, alleging that Israel's assault on the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip constitutes a breach of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
United States v. Texas By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, July 2023 A summary and analysis of U.S. v. Texas.
Reflections on the War in Ukraine Part II: Can International Law Hold Russia and Its Leaders Accountable? By Cindy Buys & Thomas Beley Human and Civil Rights, May 2023 A summary of the legal proceedings that seek individual criminal accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court and other tribunals.
Reflections on the War in Ukraine Part II: Can International Law Hold Russia and Its Leaders Accountable? By Cindy Buys & Thomas Beley International and Immigration Law, May 2023 A summary of the legal proceedings that seek individual criminal accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court and other tribunals.
Reflections on the War in Ukraine One Year Later: Can International Law Hold Russia Accountable? By Cindy Buys & Thomas Beley International and Immigration Law, March 2023 An examination of the first international legal action taken by Ukraine at the International Court of Justice to hold Russia accountable.
Granting of Asylum: Recent Case Law Appears to Support the Granting of Asylum Depending on the Facts to Victims of Gang Violence By Ralph E. Guderian International and Immigration Law, January 2023 An analysis of how prior caselaw relating to gang violence fits in with the newer caselaw dealing with domestic abuse.
The End of ‘Remain in Mexico’: Biden v. Texas (2022) By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, September 2022 After the termination of the Migrant Protection Protocols in 2021, Texas and Missouri filed a lawsuit against the Secretary of Homeland security and others challenging its termination.
Content Restrictions in Arab Press and Publications Laws By Howard L. Stovall International and Immigration Law, February 2022 An overview of local press and publication laws—many of which have recently been supplemented by other laws addressing electronic media and websites—in the Middle East.
Recent Case Law Supports the Granting of Asylum Depending on the Facts to Victims of Domestic Abuse By Ralph E. Guderian International and Immigration Law, February 2022 A look at recent caselaw supporting the granting of asylum to victims of domestic abuse.
Comments on Immigration By John Rottier International and Immigration Law, December 2021 Excerpts from John Rottier’s blog were he frequently comments on immigration related issues.
‘Made in China’: Part 3 By Ralph Guderian International and Immigration Law, December 2021 The third and final installation of a three-part series doing a deep dive into the People's Republic of China.
‘Made in China’: Part 2 By Ralph E. Guderian International and Immigration Law, November 2021 The second installation of a three-part series doing a deep dive into the People's Republic of China.
‘Made in China’ By Ralph E. Guderian International and Immigration Law, May 2021 An extensive discussion of the People's Republic of China.
An Overview of Islamic Marriage Contracts and Enforceability in Divorce Proceedings By Stephanie L. Tang Family Law, May 2021 How Islamic marriage contracts are handled in divorce proceedings in the U.S.
Decennial Liability in Egypt: A Brief Summary By Howard L. Stovall International and Immigration Law, March 2021 Under the Egyptian Civil Code, architects and contractors generally face strict liability for the collapse of a building they erected, for a period of 10 years from the date of delivery.
Administrative Agencies Must Disclose Ex Parte Communications Used in the Decision-Making Process: JSW Steel (USA), Inc. v. United States By Hannah Kreinik International and Immigration Law, December 2020 In JSW Steel (USA) Inc., v. United States, the Court of International Trade held that any necessary ex parte communications must be compiled to create a complete record in order to explain the government’s actions and decisions.
Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Enforcement of International Arbitration Agreements by or Against Nonsignatories By Jay Schleppenbach Alternative Dispute Resolution, August 2020 In June, the U.S. Supreme Court stated in a unanimous opinion that international arbitration agreements may be enforced against non-parties on a theory of equitable estoppel.
Habitual Residence Under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction By Ashanti Madlock Henderson General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, April 2020 In Monasky v. Taglieri, the U.S. Supreme Court answered two questions. First, what is the standard for determining a child’s “habitual residence” under the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Second, what is the standard of review for these determinations?
Jurisdiction Stripping and the Presumption of Judicial Review: Who Gets to Make the Call in 2020 By Patrick M. Kinnally Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 2020 A look at issues of congressional authority as we head into 2020.
Jurisdiction Stripping and the Presumption of Judicial Review: Who Gets to Make the Call in 2020 By Patrick M. Kinnally International and Immigration Law, February 2020 A look at issues of congressional authority as we head into 2020.
Summary of Key Differences Between NAFTA and USMCA By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, February 2020 A summary of the main changes the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will bring once fully ratified.
Execution of U.S. Pre-Trial Discovery Orders in Switzerland By Mirco Ceregato International and Immigration Law, January 2020 In cases where jurisdictional discovery is granted by a U.S. court against a defendant who resides in Switzerland, all involved parties must follow the Swiss Criminal Code.
Pleading Guilty in Illinois Courts: A New Judicial Admonition Rule By Patrick M. Kinnally & Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, November 2019 An explanation of the background and intent of the August 2019 amendment to the Judicial Admonition Statute.
Student Outreach at the UIC John Marshall School of Law By David W. Aubrey International and Immigration Law, November 2019 On October 21, 2019, members of the International & Immigration Law Section Council met with law students at the UIC John Marshall School of Law to present on careers in international and immigration law.

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