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International Law

  • Does Israel have the right to self-defence – and what are the restrictions?
    von Geir Ulfstein
    There has been much focus on Israeli violations of international humanitarian law (jus in bello) and possible genocide in Gaza. Less attention has been paid to Israel’s claim to self-defence (jus ad bellum) against the terrorist attack on 7 October 2023. However, the rules on self-defence address the legality of the overall purpose of the […]
  • A Thought Experiment on Plausibility and ICJ Provisional Measures
    von Marko Milanovic
    The recent provisional measures orders of the International Court of Justice in the South Africa v. Israel and Nicaragua v. Germany cases have provoked much discussion of the notion of plausibility in the Court’s jurisprudence (see, e.g., yesterday’s post by Roy Schondorf and also Mike Becker’s comments to that post; and the post by Alex […]
  • Reflections on the Strasbourg climate rulings in light of two aims behind the Duarte Agostinho case
    von Gerry Liston
    Two aims, among others, motivated the decision to bring the Duarte Agostinho climate case (“Duarte”) directly to the European Court of Human Rights against multiple Respondent States. They were, first, to invite the Court to interpret States’ obligations in respect of climate change in a manner capable of protecting those in the most vulnerable parts […]
  • Implausible Confusion: The Meaning of “Plausibility” in the ICJ’s Provisional Measures 
    von Roy Schondorf
    Introduction  In its Order of 26 January 2024 in the case of South Africa v. Israel (brought under Article IX of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (“the Genocide Convention”)), the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) indicated a number of provisional measures.   As part of its analysis, the Court […]
  • Two Weeks in Review, 22 April – 5 May 2024
    von Tal Gross
    International Court of Justice Alexander Wentker and Robert Stendel provide an analysis of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) decision not to indicate provisional measures against Germany, as requested by Nicaragua regarding Germany’s support for Israel in the Gaza conflict. The authors highlight the unconventional approach taken by the Court in its reasoning and 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 launched a new webpage to keep the customs broker industry informed about the agency’s Continuing Education for Licensed Customs Brokers Final Rule.    CBP announces additional features now available in modernized ACE portal:  Account owners can edit […] The post Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshot 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 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.

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…