Call for Papers: Interdisciplinary Journal of Human Rights Law (IJHRL)
The Interdisciplinary Journal of Human Rights Law (IJHRL) is currently seeking submissions for its 2009-2010 annual publication. IJHRL is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal designed to address international human rights issues. The journal invites quality submissions from scholars, jurists, and professionals in fields related to human rights and international humanitarian law. IJHRL also welcomes review essays, […]
Read More →ABA Section of International Law Panel Discussion: Drafting and Negotiating International Agreements
This panel, at the 2009 ABA Section of International Law Spring Meeting, addressed common pitfalls in negotiating and drafting international agreements. Panelists included Pierre-Yves Gunter, Calvin Hamilton, Florian Jörg, Fabiano Deffenti, and Erik B. Wulff. Panelists shared their “war stories” of cross-border transactions. The panelists agreed that lawyers need cross-cultural understanding and training. They provided […]
Read More →ASIL 103rd Annual Meeting Agenda – Obama Officials and ICJ Judges
The full agenda for the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law (ASIL) is now available. The theme is “International Law as Law.” Plenary and special sessions will feature top officials from the Obama administration, former and current judges of the International Court of Justice, UN officials, and judges from the Iran-United […]
Read More →2009 Jessup International Moot Court Competition
This year’s special celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition concluded with a special Gala and International Rounds in Washington, D.C. The competition simulates a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ / “World Court”) in The Hague, the Netherlands. This year, 2000+ students at 560+ […]
Read More →ASIL Plenary: International Law as Law at the International Court of Justice
ICJ President Hisashi Owada, Judge Thomas Buergenthal, and Judge Bruno Simma participated in the plenary session on 27 March 2009 at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law (ASIL). Lucy Reed and Ralph Steinhardt served as the moderators.
Read More →ASIL: 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law
The 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law (ASIL) took place 25-28 March 2009 at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C. This year’s theme, “International Law as Law,” focused largely on state responsibility, including R2P, domestic enforcement of international tribunal decisions, treaty ratification and compliance, nuclear nonproliferation, law of the sea, and […]
Read More →Judge Rosalyn Higgins on Her Term as President of the International Court of Justice
Judge Rosalyn Higgins, the outgoing President of the International Court of Justice (2006-2009) and member of the Court since 1995, recently spoke at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law (ASIL) and the Jessup 50th Anniversary Celebration. She offered insights on role of the ICJ, changes within the court, and the […]
Read More →Call for Papers: ISGIG 2009 Global Information Governance and the Internet of the Future
The Internet of the Future is the theme of the Second International ICST Symposium on Global Information Governance (ISGIG) to be held 15-17 September 2009 in Prague, Czech Republic. Legal researchers, academicians, practitioners, and others are invited to submit original papers describing new research, applications, or case studies. Encouraged topics include national and regional frameworks […]
Read More →Call for Papers: Law, Innovation, and Growth
The Kauffman Foundation Legal Institute has launched a major, multi-year initiative to support research and writing on legal subjects relating to innovation and economic growth. Several sessions at the Institute will be devoted to discussing working papers or draft manuscripts. The Institute solicits abstracts, outlines, or actual working papers by scholars seeking to present and […]
Read More →ASIL Annual Grotius Lecture: International Environmental Law and a Green Economy with Achim Steiner
Achim Steiner, the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), delivered the Annual Grotius Lecture on 25 March 2009 at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law (ASIL). His lecture, titled “Focusing on the Good or the Bad: What Can International Environmental Law Do to Accelerate The Transition Towards […]
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