International Law

Secretary-General to announce Oceans initiative at Yeosu International – UN News Centre

Former members of national delegations to the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea, Judges from the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, representatives from the International Seabed Authority, members from the Commission on the … Continue reading

Amnesty: Mali shaken to its core – United Press International

“Enforced disappearances are one of the most serious crimes under international law,” the rights group said in its 22-page report. A police officer who was arrested in May told investigators that torture at the hands of a mobile security group … Continue reading

The ‘End Times’ for Timbuktu? – New York Times

The jurisprudence of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia has confirmed this legal interpretation. In the improbable eventuality that the I.C.C. determines that it does not have jurisdiction, states should prosecute …

Immunovative, Inc. Announces the Retention of Winston & Strawn LLP as Its Legal Counsel – Yahoo Finance

… that the company has retained the law firm of Winston & Strawn LLP as its primary outside legal counsel. Winston & Strawn is an international law firm with nearly 1,000 attorneys among 15 offices in Beijing, Charlotte, Chicago, Geneva … Continue reading

National Security Insiders: Senate Should Ratify Law of the Sea Treaty – YAHOO!

The Law of the Sea Treaty basically codifies current international maritime practices and relationships, one Insider argued. “It is shameful that this has been languishing so long. Failure to sign so far is yet another example of our hypocrisy …

EU Fails To Uphold International Law with Israel – Scoop

Following the Association Council meeting on 24 July 2012 between the European Union (EU) and Israel, it was announced that the EU has agreed upon developing cooperation with Israel by offering it 60 new activities in 15 fields. The EU … Continue reading

Ayotte on right side of Law of the Sea – Nashua Telegraph

What the Law of the Sea treaty did was compromise U.S. sovereignty by placing naval matters under the supervision of an international body, removing America’s ability to make its own decisions when it comes to protecting its interests in accordance … Continue reading

Wall Esleeck Babcock and The International Society of Primerus Law Firms Present Catalyst: A European Business Forum – YAHOO!

Wall Esleeck Babcock LLP and The International Society of Primerus Law Firms will present a day long forum entitled Catalyst: A European Business Forum on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., followed by a cocktail reception … Continue reading

Dorsey Names Co-Heads of New International Group – StreetInsider.com

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP today announced appointment of Partners Ken Cutler and Juan Basombrio as co-heads of the firm’s International Group, a newly formed group that will encompass all of the firm’s …

Dorsey Names Co-Heads of New International Group – Business Wire

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP today announced appointment of Partners Ken Cutler and Juan Basombrio as co-heads of the firm’s International Group, a newly formed group that will encompass all of the firm’s …