International Law

The United Nations Could Seize the Internet, U.S. Officials Warn – ReadWriteWeb

Probably America’s most respected expert on international telecommunications law, Verveer warned representatives on Thursday that, should the Internet be subject to an international regulatory body, any one of that body’s members could designate itself …

Amarchand Opens Up – Law.com

For international law firms looking to refer India work, Amarchand is almost always on the list. “They are one of our go-to firms,” says Rajiv Gupta, the Singapore-based head of the India practice for Latham & Watkins. “They’re definitely top … Continue reading

Pro-Bono Service as a Competitive Edge – Forbes

Take, for example, the legal profession, which has varying requirements for a baseline amount of pro-bono services. Jeff Haidet, chairman of international law firm McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, as well as a board member for Billion + Change …

Dear Oracle: The Java APIs Are Not a Work of Art – Wired News

Google If Alsup had ruled otherwise, says Bret Bocchieri, an intellectual property lawyer with the international law firm Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Oracle could have potentially reaped a “mind-staggering amount” of damages. But he didn’t.

How to Get Into Law School as an International Applicant – US News and World Report

In this installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a monthly feature in Law Admissions Lowdown that provides expert admissions advice to readers who write in with their questions, I will focus on queries from international students who are looking to …

International paralysis in Syria – english.alarabiya.net

independent and prompt investigation into violations of international law with a view to hold to account those responsible for widespread, systematic and gross human rights violations, including violations that may amount to crimes against humanity.”

Legal action must be taken against US over cyber attacks: Analyst – Presstv

It seems that in addition to defending itself against this undeclared cyberwar which targets its national interests, Iran must launch such initiatives as filing a lawsuit with international legal authorities on the US cyberwar against Iran. Of course …

Libya’s highest court hears appeal on speech law – San Francisco Gate

He said the law is vague and could be used to imprison people for up 15 years just for criticizing the government. International and local rights groups say the law contradicts the Constitutional Declaration by Libya’s interim leaders …

India for navigational freedom in South China Sea – Assam Tribune

He said contentious issues relating to maritime domain should be resolved through dialogue, consensus building and within the framework of accepted principles of international law. Urging the international community to be sensitive to the problems of …

Butchers beware: Taylor war crimes case a giant leap forward for international law, say experts – The Vancouver Sun

The sentencing this week of former Liberian president Charles Taylor to 50 years in prison for aiding and abetting war crimes in neighbouring Sierra Leone has been described as a watershed moment in international justice. Postmedia News talked to two … Continue reading