Top 5 Reasons to Attend the ABA Section of International Law Spring Meeting 2010
The American Bar Association Section of International Law Spring Meeting will be held on April 13-17, 2010 at the Grand Hyatt New York in New York City. The conference will feature more than 70 programs and 8 optional social events. The pre-registration deadline is Wednesday, March 31, 2010. The deadline for a discounted hotel rate […]
Read More →Top 21 Reverse Tips for Moot Court Oral Arguments (with commentary)
Consider the following unattributed sage words of wisdom as special “gifts” to your 2010 team from last year’s competitors. They asked me not to mention their names, saying that their highest reward will be watching you benefit from their advice. The list was originally circulated in 2009. Still wondering what to say in court, what […]
Read More →Legal Obligations of Signatories and Parties to Treaties
In judging different moot court competitions during the past two months, I have noticed several competitors did not understand the difference between signatories and parties to a treaty. This posting provides a brief overview of when a treaty is legally binding upon a State and a few examples.
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