International Law

China, the Philippines, and the Scarborough Shoal – Huffington Post

Given its proximity to the Philippines, common sense dictates that the Shoal is laying within Philippine territorial waters — not that of China — and international law is on the side of the Philippines. The Treaty of Paris of 1898, … Continue reading

In Romney, Mormons See Path to Christian Mainstream – Bloomberg

Noah Feldman is a professor of constitutional and international law at Harvard and the author of five books, most recently “Scorpions: The Battles and Triumphs of FDRs Great Supreme Court Justices.” In the short-term world of party politics …

Chinese Activist Renews Call To Fight Injustice – NPR News

“The harder, longer-term part is ensuring his right under international law to return to China when he sees fit.” Associated Press Writers Didi Tang, Gillian Wong and Charles Hutzler in Beijing, Andrew Duffelmeyer in Newark, N.J., and Matthew …

Chen Guangcheng renews call to fight injustice – Newsday

a senior Asia researcher at Human Rights Watch. “The harder, longer-term part is ensuring his right under international law to return to China when he sees fit.”

Chinese activist renews call to fight injustice – msnbc.com

“The harder, longer-term part is ensuring his right under international law to return to China when he sees fit.” ___ Associated Press Writers Didi Tang, Gillian Wong and Charles Hutzler in Beijing, Andrew Duffelmeyer in Newark, N.J., and Matthew Lee … Continue reading

Afghan occupation not justified justified by international law: Mullah Omar – DAWN Group

KABUL: The head of Afghan Taliban, Mullah Mohammad Omar declared the withdrawal of French forces as a “realistic decision.” In a statement released, Omar also said the decision is as a reflection of the French people’s opinion. ”The …

Will U.S. Sovereignty Be LOST At Sea? Obama Signs U.N. Treaty That Redistributes Drilling Revenues – Forbes

Powerful environmental organizations love LOST because it will afford a legal system for dispute resolution which culminates in a 21-member international tribunal (ITLOS) based in Hamburg which can be enforced against American companies without …

Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Wendy Johnson Lario Honored by the Executive Women of New Jersey – YAHOO!

International law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP is pleased to announce that The Executive Women of New Jersey (”EWNJ”) honored Shareholder Wendy Johnson Lario at its Salute to the Policy Makers 2012 Awards Dinner on May 17, 2012, at the Hyatt … Continue reading

Rajapaska Approves Release of Jailed Former Sri Lanka Army Chief – Bloomberg

Both sides were probably responsible for violations of international law in the final stages of fighting that killed as many as 40,000 civilians, a UN report released in April 2011 said. “Although lives have improved for all people in terms … Continue reading

Chinese activist who fled house arrest lands in US – msnbc.com

“The harder, longer-term part is ensuring his right under international law to return to China when he sees fit.” ___ Associated Press Writers Didi Tang, Gillian Wong and Charles Hutzler in Beijing, Andrew Duffelmeyer in Newark, N.J., and Matthew Lee … Continue reading