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European Court of Human Rights Rules Mutual Assistance Agreement in Tax Matters Between Switzerland and U.S. Does Not Violate the Convention (December 22, 2015)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On December 22, 2015, the European Court of Human Rights (Court)

U.S. Supreme Court Rules California Woman Injured in Austria Cannot Sue in U.S. (December 1, 2015)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On December 1, 2015, the U.S.

U.S. Lifts Sanctions Against Liberia (November 12, 2015)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On November 12, 2015, President Obama published an Executive Order termina

Federal Court Dismisses Suit by U.S. Citizen Alleging Constitutional Violations by U.S. Agents in Africa (October 23, 2015)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On October 23, 2015, the U.S.

The European Court of Justice Declares the Commission’s U.S. “Safe Harbour” Decision Invalid (October 6, 2015)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On October 6, 2015, the European Court of Justice (Court)

U.S. District Court Upholds International Chamber of Commerce Award and Refuses to Vacate Judgment for ConocoPhillips (September 8, 2015)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On September 8, 2015, the U.S.

U.S. Court of Appeals Rules that Transgender Immigrant is Protected under UN Convention against Torture (September 4, 2015)

Author: 
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock

On September 4, 2015, the U.S.

U.S. Supreme Court Holds President Has Exclusive Power to Recognize Foreign States in Passport Case (June 8, 2015)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On June 8, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court (the Court) held in Zivotofsky v.