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International Law

  • The Attainability of the Evidentiary Standard for Genocidal Intent in Gaza
    von Rana Moustafa Essawy
    Since 2019, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been perceived as a viable instrument for stopping ongoing genocides after the UN political organs have failed to take effective actions to that effect. Thus, under Article IX of the Genocide Convention (1948), South Africa took Israel to the ICJ for its genocide against the Palestinians […]
  • Is the Prohibition of Forcible Annexations of Territory a Jus Cogens Norm?
    von Ingrid Brunk
    International law prohibits states from forcibly acquiring the territory of other states. But does this prohibition of the annexation of territory have the status of a peremptory or jus cogens norm? The question is unsettled. In the recent set of submissions to the International Court of Justice in the advisory opinion proceeding on the policies […]
  • Priorities for Climate Litigation at the European Court of Human Rights
    von Lea Raible
    The European Court of Human Rights’ judgments in KlimaSeniorinnen v Switzerland, Carême v France, and Duarte Agostinho v Portugal and others confirmed that climate litigation in the European human rights system is difficult (general analysis of the judgments here and here). The reasons were expected and have been discussed before: victim status proved to be […]
  • Mexico and Ecuador at the ICJ: A Plea for Taking the Latin American Experience Seriously
    von Francisco-José Quintana
    On 5 April 2024, Ecuadorian special operation agents broke into the Mexican Embassy in Quito, Ecuador. Security footage released by Mexico captures the moment the agents forcefully subdued Deputy Chief of Mission Roberto Canseco Martínez as he attempted to prevent their entry. During the raid, the agents apprehended Jorge David Glas Espinel, the former Vice-President […]
  • Flag State responsibility in international human rights law for individuals on board private vessels
    von Paolo Busco
    Introduction On 10 April 2024, the EU Parliament adopted new rules strengthening responsibility-sharing among member States in respect of management of migratory flows. The new Migration and Asylum Pact is the outcome of years of political negotiations, including in the light of the complex situation in the Mediterranean Sea. However, as we explain below, the […]

International Trade Law

  • Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshot
    von Jennifer Diaz
    Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news:       Customs and Border Protection (CBP)  CBP provides guidance on reporting indicators of compromise related to cyberattacks  The guidance encourages industry to report indicators of compromise to CBP so that the agency can limit the impact of a cyber-attack and more quickly reconnect […] The post Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshot appeared first on Customs & International Trade Law Blog.
  • Trade News: New Petition Filed Against Solar Cells and Modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam
    von Jennifer Diaz
    A petition was filed on April 24, 2024 seeking the imposition of antidumping and countervailing (AD/CVD) duties on imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) solar cells and modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The petition was filed by the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee, a coalition comprised of four domestic producers. Full […] The post Trade News: New Petition Filed Against Solar Cells and Modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam appeared first on Customs & International Trade Law Blog.
  • Trade News: New Petition Filed on Alkyl Phosphate Esters from China
    von Jennifer Diaz
    A petition was filed on April 23, 2024 that alleges alkyl phosphate esters from China are being sold at less than fair value and benefiting from countervailing subsidies. The petition was filed by ICL-IP America, Inc., a subsidiary of the ICL Group (“ICL”). Alleged dumping margins range from 45.1% to 68.4%. Full list of producers here. Full list […] The post Trade News: New Petition Filed on Alkyl Phosphate Esters from China appeared first on Customs & International Trade Law Blog.
  • From Chaos to Compliance: A Guide for Importers
    von Jennifer Diaz
    Many mistake the ease of importing to mean there is no liability or obligation on the part of the importer. Whether your company is new to importing, or has been in the business for years, CBP expects importers to use “reasonable care” to ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations. Importers are at risk of […] The post From Chaos to Compliance: A Guide for Importers appeared first on Customs & International Trade Law Blog.
  • Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshot
    von Jennifer Diaz
    Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news:       Customs and Border Protection (CBP)   CBP releases March 2024 monthly update. Highlights:  Processed more than 2.8 million entry summaries  Identified estimated duties of nearly $6.2 billion to be collected by the U.S. government  Stopped 749 shipments for further examination based on the […] The post Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshot appeared first on Customs & International Trade Law Blog.

Content Creation

  • Morningscore Review 2024: Pros & Cons, Features, Pricing
    von Jamie Giggs
    Welcome to our Morningscore review. Morningscore is an all-in-one SEO tool that helps businesses improve their website’s search engine ranking and visibility. The platform offers keyword research, competitor analysis, and…
  • 21 Top Live Chat Statistics And Trends For 2024
    von Adam Connell
    Considering implementing live chat on your website? Need a few live chat statistics to validate your decision? Live chat and AI chatbots are revolutionizing the way businesses conduct customer service….
  • 36 Best Blog Niches That Actually Make Money
    von Lyn Wildwood
    Are you in need of a few blog niche ideas for your next online business venture? Blogging is one of the most effective forms of content marketing. It allows you…
  • 27 Top Landing Page Statistics For 2024: The Definitive List
    von Lyn Wildwood
    Curious about the latest landing page statistics? What elements does a good landing page have? What sort of content does a high-converting landing page have? This post includes answers to…
  • 32 Latest Chatbot Statistics For 2024: Usage, Demographics, Trends
    von Lyn Wildwood
    In need of a few chatbot statistics? Chatbots are changing the way we use the internet and interact with customer service, especially chatbots that utilize artificial intelligence (AI). In this…