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International Law

  • Two Weeks in Review, 6 – 19 May 2024
    von Tal Gross
    The International Court of Justice Provisional Measures and Plausibility Roy Schondorf explores the concept of ‘plausibility’ in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rulings on provisional measures, particularly in the context of the South Africa v. Israel case. The author highlights the confusion and misinterpretation surrounding the Court’s use of plausibility, noting that the threshold […]
  • Targeting mistakes and other unintended engagements in armed conflict: The explosion at Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza
    von Tsvetelina van Benthem
    Armed conflicts are marred by misidentifications and miscalculations. Civilians carry the brunt of identification mistakes and faulty military equipment, often being harmed not intentionally, but due to the carelessness of parties to conflict. In the past months, reports of unintended engagements have been particularly frequent. On 5 May, it was announced that Russia has ‘accidentally […]
  • Request for “Clarification” or “Modification” of the Provisional Measures Orders: Different Paths, Same Destination?
    von Nasim Zargarinejad
    Within three months of instituting proceedings against Israel in the case concerning the Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip, South Africa made three requests for provisional measures (here and here): the first request led to the indication of six provisional measures (Order of […]
  • Wa Baile c. Suisse: A victory against racial profiling?
    von Daniel Moeckli
    Mohamed Wa Baile, a Swiss citizen of Kenyan origin, was stopped by the municipal police in the Zurich train station when he was on his way to work. According to the police officer in charge, he stopped Mr Wa Baile because of his behaviour, which appeared suspicious to him as Mr Wa Baile looked away […]
  • AG Ćapeta’s Western Sahara Opinions: Undermining the Law of Decolonization
    von Sebastian von Massow
    The law on decolonization has two primary objectives: transfer power from colonizer to people in accordance with their will and protect the people until that happens. On 21 March 2024, Advocate General Ćapeta delivered three linked opinions at the European Court of Justice that seriously undermine these objectives. The cases concern EU trade agreements with Morocco purporting […]

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:         Administration  White House announces further Section 301 tariff hikes on Chinese goods. Impacted sectors include: steel and aluminum, semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, critical minerals, solar cells, ship-to-shore cranes, and medical products.  The Administration announced several new solar panel related policies including the […] The post Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshot appeared first on Customs & International Trade Law Blog.
  • Trade News: New Antidumping Case Filed Against Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans and Trays from China
    von Jennifer Diaz
    A petition was filed on May 16, 2024 seeking the imposition of antidumping duties on imports of disposable aluminum, containers, pans, and trays from China. Full list of producers and exporters here. Full list of U.S. importers here. The merchandise covered is disposable aluminum containers, pans, and trays produced primarily from flat- rolled aluminum. The subject merchandise […] The post Trade News: New Antidumping Case Filed Against Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans and Trays from China appeared first on Customs & International Trade Law Blog.
  • Upcoming Training: CBP Regulations: Essential Practices for Import Success 
    von Jennifer Diaz
    Join us in person at the World Trade Center Miami or on Zoom! Eligible for 3 CCS continuing education credits.   Many mistake the ease of importing to mean there is no liability or obligation on the part of the importer. However, if you import merchandise into the U.S., you may not realize, but, you are […] The post Upcoming Training: CBP Regulations: Essential Practices for Import Success  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 issued guidance regarding an Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 China Conforming Amendment. The guidance focuses on one previously reinstated Section 301 exclusion, replacing HTSUS classification 2929.90.5090 with HTSUS classification 2929.90.5095, effective Jan. […] 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 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.

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