International Law

Vodafone may initiate international arbitration after retrospective tax law is passed – telecomtiger.com

Vodafone on Tuesday said that it may choose to initiate international arbitration after the retrospective tax law is passed and the tax demand is raised by Income Tax Department, according to reports. On a Vodafone India IPO, Nick Read, Vodafone’s … Continue reading

International Legal Giants Eye Am Law 100 Merger Partners – Law.com

Fulbright & Jaworski and Mayer Brown, two Am Law 100 firms that recently announced that new leaders would be taking their respective reins, have been mentioned in the British legal press as potential merger partners for major London-based shops …

Morning Bell: The Danger of Article 82 and Obama’s Latest Treaty – The Heritage Foundation

In fact, environmental activists and international legal academics are actively exploring the potential of using international litigation against the United States to advance their agendas. And for those who say LOST is a tool for mediating …

ITechLaw Elects 2012-13 Officers and Board of Directors – Business Wire

WAKEFIELD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw; http://www.itechlaw.org) today announced that it elected new officers and a new board of directors at its 2012 World Technology Law Conference & Annual Meeting …

FEULNER: Sink the Law of the Sea Treaty – Washington Times

Fortunately, it’s not true. Under international law and long-standing U.S. policy, we already have access to these areas. Presidents dating back to Harry Truman have issued proclamations – and Congress has passed laws – establishing America …

Why Global Jurix, is the Leading Law Firm name in India – Mynews India

Global jurix, established in 2002 is a premier full service law firm providing innovative solutions to its domestic as well as international clients keeping in view the expectations, budget and requirement of the client and its business. Establishing a …

SHOULD MARIJUANA USE BE LEGAL? – CNBC

Sarah from Alabama says: It is outright insanity, that we are having to beg for people to have this right, considering alcohol and cigarettes are legal for people to use recreationally at their own risk. How long will the Drug … Continue reading

China Urges Exiled Dissident to Follow Chinese Law – Voice of America

He is a 40-year-old self-taught legal activist who was jailed for four years after … Earlier this month, he drew international media attention when he sought refuge in the U.S. embassy in Beijing.

Kenya: Defence Lawyers Warn ICC Against Taking Sides in Politics – AllAfrica.com

Khan further opined that accusations of Africa was the target of international law was playing to sentimentality and making headlines but said the reality should be questioned. Dixon accused the ICC of failing to meet its mandate, pointing to the … Continue reading

Strauss-Kahn accuser adds new claim to lawsuit – YAHOO!

In the amended lawsuit, Nafissatou Diallo claims the former International Monetary Fund chief targeted her out of misogyny under a local law known as the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act. The “defendant committed a ‘crime of violence …