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Grotian Moments and Accelerated Formation of Customary International Law

This discussion examines the concept of accelerated formation of customary international law and its application to humanitarian intervention and to drone strikes against terrorists. It features George Washington University Law School Professor Sean Murphy, a member of the UN International Law Commission, and Case Western Reserve University School of Law Professor Michael Scharf, author of the new book Customary International Law in Times of Fundamental Change: Recognizing Grotian Moments published by ASIL Publisher Partner Cambridge University Press.

Peaceful Resolution of International Disputes: Past, Present, and Future

2013 marks the 100th anniversary of American industrialist and ASIL founder Andrew Carnegie's gift of the Peace Palace to The Hague and the world community, realizing his vision of a forum for the peaceful resolution of international disputes. As part of the centenary events, the Society is pleased to host Judges Stephen Schwebel and Thomas Buergenthal, both formerly of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), housed at the Peace Palace, to reflect on the Court's impact, legacy, and continued role today and into the future.

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Special Chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) upholds defense motion for disqualification of Judge Frederik Harhoff in Prosecutor v. Šešelj (September 3, 2013)

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A special Chamber convened by order of the Vice-President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) has, by two to one, upheld a defense motion for disqualification of

ILIB: Venezuelan Denunciation of the American Convention on Human Rights Takes Effect (September 10, 2013)

On September 10, 2012, the Secretary General of the Organization of American States received a formal notice of denunciation of the American Convention on Human Rights on behalf of the government o

ILIB: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Confirms Arbitral Award in Corporación Mexicana de Mantenimiento Integral v. Pemex-Exploración y Producción (August 27, 2013)

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York confirmed an arbitral award done in Mexico, despite the fact that the award had been nullified by a Mexican Court.