Democracy, Governance, and Rule of Law

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International Law in Brief

Polish Disciplinary Chamber Violates ECHR

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Olivia Beech

On June 22, 2021, a judgment was issued by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding the cas

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International Law in Brief

Nicaragua Case Referred to Inter-American Court

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Olivia Beech

On June 2, 2021, the Intern-American Court of Human Rights was referred a case from the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights concerning Fabio Gadea Mantilla, a former candidate in the 2011 Nic

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International Law in Brief

SCOTUS Judgment in Alien Tort Statute Case Issued Today

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On June 17, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its judgment in Nestle USA Inc. v.

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International Law in Brief

NY Supreme Court Denies Enforcement of Chinese Judgment

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On April 30, 2021, the New York Supreme Court issued its judgment in Shanghai Yongrun Investment Management Co. Ltd. v.

ASIL ICC Task Force

Policy Options for U.S. Engagement with the International Criminal Court


In April 2021, the American Society of International Law (ASIL) published the report of its independent nonpartisan Task Force on Policy Options for U.S. Engagement with the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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International Law in Brief

EU Court Condones Malta Judicial Selection Process

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Halli Berrebbi

On Tuesday, April 20, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled in Case C-896