Podcasts about International trade law

Joining Pam for this week's episode is Stanford Law Professor Alan Sykes, a leading expert on the application of economics to legal problems whose most recent scholarship is focused on international economic relations. In short, he is an international trade and law expert—and the right person to help us understand today's chaos. The discussion covers the credibility of the United States in international trade negotiations, the feasibility of renegotiating trade deals with multiple countries within a short timeframe, and the unconventional methods employed by the Trump administration. Sykes also highlights the importance of previously negotiated deals and the World Trade Organization—and how the Trump administration has sidelined the organization. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the legal and economic dimensions of Trump's tariffs, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern trade policies.Links:Alan O. Sykes  >>> Stanford Law pageThe Law and Economics of International Trade Agreements >>> Stanford Law pageConnect:Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast WebsiteStanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn PageRich Ford >>>  Twitter/XPam Karlan >>> Stanford Law School PageStanford Law School >>> Twitter/XStanford Lawyer Magazine >>> Twitter/X (00:00:00) Introduction and Overview of Trump's Tariffs(00:04:05) Impact on Imported Goods and Consumers(00:04:34) Exemptions and Intermediate Goods(00:05:14) Historical Context of U.S. Tariffs(00:24:38) Credibility of the United States and the 90-Day Pause

Speaker: Arman Sarvarian, University of SurreyDate: Friday Lunchtime Lecture: Friday 31 January 2025Dr Arman Sarvarian will speak about his forthcoming monograph The Law of State Succession: Principles and Practice to be published by Oxford University Press in April. The product of seven years' labour of approximately 170,000 words, the work includes a foreword by Professor August Reinisch of the University of Vienna and International Law Commission. The following is the summary of Oxford University Press:'The Law of State Succession: Principles and Practice provides a comprehensive, practical, and empirical overview of the topic, establishing State succession as a distinct field with a cohesive set of rules.From the secession of the United States of America in 1784 to that of South Sudan in 2011, the book digests and analyses State practice spanning more than two centuries. It is based on research into a wide and diverse range of case studies, including archival and previously unpublished data. Reconstructing the intellectual foundation of the field, the book offers a vision for its progressive development - one that is rooted in an interpretation of State practice that transcends the politics of the codification projects in the decolonization and desovietization eras.The book examines international law on State succession with respect to territorial rights and obligations, State property (including archives) and debt, treaties, international claims and responsibility, as well as nationality and private property (including concessions and investments). Its central focus is identifying the general rules of international law in order to guide States in the negotiation of succession agreements, the interpretation of ambiguous or incomplete provisions, and the regulation of succession in default of specific agreement.A highly relevant work, The Law of State Succession offers governments, judges, legal practitioners, and scholars an authoritative account of the current law. It enables negotiators to identify different legal paths within succession and assists adjudicators in interpreting provisions of succession agreements and regulating questions omitted from such agreements.' The book is available for pre-order at the OUP website.Dr Arman Sarvarian a public international lawyer in academia and private practice. A Reader in Public International Law at the University of Surrey, he regularly acts as legal adviser and counsel to States, companies and individuals. He is counsel to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire in the pending Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change advisory proceedings of the International Court of Justice and counsel in two pending investor-State arbitrations. Since 2019, he has served as legal adviser to the Republic of Armenia at the Legal Committee of the UN General Assembly for the annual reports of the International Law Commission and International Court of Justice as well as multilateral negotiations on reform of investor-State arbitration in Working Group III of the UN Commission on International Trade Law. He served as judge ad hoc in the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in 2020.A generalist of broad interests and expertise, his first monograph Professional Ethics at the International Bar (Oxford University Press, International Courts and Tribunals Series, 19 September 2013) was the first comprehensive work on the subject and has been widely cited, including in proceedings before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, investment arbitrations and the International Court of Justice. His second monograph The Law of State Succession: Principles and Practice will be published by Oxford University Press in April 2025. He is a Humboldt Research Fellow in Climate Change Law at the University of Kiel from 2024 to 2026. Chair: Dr Jamie Trinidad, Centre Fellow

Speaker: Arman Sarvarian, University of SurreyDate: Friday Lunchtime Lecture: Friday 31 January 2025Dr Arman Sarvarian will speak about his forthcoming monograph The Law of State Succession: Principles and Practice to be published by Oxford University Press in April. The product of seven years' labour of approximately 170,000 words, the work includes a foreword by Professor August Reinisch of the University of Vienna and International Law Commission. The following is the summary of Oxford University Press:'The Law of State Succession: Principles and Practice provides a comprehensive, practical, and empirical overview of the topic, establishing State succession as a distinct field with a cohesive set of rules.From the secession of the United States of America in 1784 to that of South Sudan in 2011, the book digests and analyses State practice spanning more than two centuries. It is based on research into a wide and diverse range of case studies, including archival and previously unpublished data. Reconstructing the intellectual foundation of the field, the book offers a vision for its progressive development - one that is rooted in an interpretation of State practice that transcends the politics of the codification projects in the decolonization and desovietization eras.The book examines international law on State succession with respect to territorial rights and obligations, State property (including archives) and debt, treaties, international claims and responsibility, as well as nationality and private property (including concessions and investments). Its central focus is identifying the general rules of international law in order to guide States in the negotiation of succession agreements, the interpretation of ambiguous or incomplete provisions, and the regulation of succession in default of specific agreement.A highly relevant work, The Law of State Succession offers governments, judges, legal practitioners, and scholars an authoritative account of the current law. It enables negotiators to identify different legal paths within succession and assists adjudicators in interpreting provisions of succession agreements and regulating questions omitted from such agreements.' The book is available for pre-order at the OUP website.Dr Arman Sarvarian a public international lawyer in academia and private practice. A Reader in Public International Law at the University of Surrey, he regularly acts as legal adviser and counsel to States, companies and individuals. He is counsel to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire in the pending Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change advisory proceedings of the International Court of Justice and counsel in two pending investor-State arbitrations. Since 2019, he has served as legal adviser to the Republic of Armenia at the Legal Committee of the UN General Assembly for the annual reports of the International Law Commission and International Court of Justice as well as multilateral negotiations on reform of investor-State arbitration in Working Group III of the UN Commission on International Trade Law. He served as judge ad hoc in the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in 2020.A generalist of broad interests and expertise, his first monograph Professional Ethics at the International Bar (Oxford University Press, International Courts and Tribunals Series, 19 September 2013) was the first comprehensive work on the subject and has been widely cited, including in proceedings before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, investment arbitrations and the International Court of Justice. His second monograph The Law of State Succession: Principles and Practice will be published by Oxford University Press in April 2025. He is a Humboldt Research Fellow in Climate Change Law at the University of Kiel from 2024 to 2026. Chair: Dr Jamie Trinidad, Centre Fellow

Speaker: Arman Sarvarian, University of SurreyDate: Friday Lunchtime Lecture: Friday 31 January 2025Dr Arman Sarvarian will speak about his forthcoming monograph The Law of State Succession: Principles and Practice to be published by Oxford University Press in April. The product of seven years' labour of approximately 170,000 words, the work includes a foreword by Professor August Reinisch of the University of Vienna and International Law Commission. The following is the summary of Oxford University Press:'The Law of State Succession: Principles and Practice provides a comprehensive, practical, and empirical overview of the topic, establishing State succession as a distinct field with a cohesive set of rules.From the secession of the United States of America in 1784 to that of South Sudan in 2011, the book digests and analyses State practice spanning more than two centuries. It is based on research into a wide and diverse range of case studies, including archival and previously unpublished data. Reconstructing the intellectual foundation of the field, the book offers a vision for its progressive development - one that is rooted in an interpretation of State practice that transcends the politics of the codification projects in the decolonization and desovietization eras.The book examines international law on State succession with respect to territorial rights and obligations, State property (including archives) and debt, treaties, international claims and responsibility, as well as nationality and private property (including concessions and investments). Its central focus is identifying the general rules of international law in order to guide States in the negotiation of succession agreements, the interpretation of ambiguous or incomplete provisions, and the regulation of succession in default of specific agreement.A highly relevant work, The Law of State Succession offers governments, judges, legal practitioners, and scholars an authoritative account of the current law. It enables negotiators to identify different legal paths within succession and assists adjudicators in interpreting provisions of succession agreements and regulating questions omitted from such agreements.' The book is available for pre-order at the OUP website.Dr Arman Sarvarian a public international lawyer in academia and private practice. A Reader in Public International Law at the University of Surrey, he regularly acts as legal adviser and counsel to States, companies and individuals. He is counsel to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire in the pending Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change advisory proceedings of the International Court of Justice and counsel in two pending investor-State arbitrations. Since 2019, he has served as legal adviser to the Republic of Armenia at the Legal Committee of the UN General Assembly for the annual reports of the International Law Commission and International Court of Justice as well as multilateral negotiations on reform of investor-State arbitration in Working Group III of the UN Commission on International Trade Law. He served as judge ad hoc in the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in 2020.A generalist of broad interests and expertise, his first monograph Professional Ethics at the International Bar (Oxford University Press, International Courts and Tribunals Series, 19 September 2013) was the first comprehensive work on the subject and has been widely cited, including in proceedings before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, investment arbitrations and the International Court of Justice. His second monograph The Law of State Succession: Principles and Practice will be published by Oxford University Press in April 2025. He is a Humboldt Research Fellow in Climate Change Law at the University of Kiel from 2024 to 2026. Chair: Dr Jamie Trinidad, Centre Fellow

Time is running out to keep the climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement within reach. Wealthy countries have introduced new industrial and green trade policy measures, but there are concerns that some of these are having adverse effects – hitting countries that have contributed the least to the climate crisis the hardest.This episode examines the concept of the ‘green squeeze' – the notion that climate-related trade policies are negatively impacting low-income countries, unfairly putting the burden of adjustment on them. We ask what the ‘green squeeze' means, both at a broader policy level and on the ground for producers having to adapt to these new trade measures.What can be done to help exporting countries navigate such measures? Would the Villars Framework enable a more equitable way forward?At a time when geopolitical tensions are running high and countries are fighting for leadership on green technology, guests discuss what action is needed to drive fair and sustainable progress on green trade.GuestsSara Pantuliano, Chief Executive, ODIFaizel Ismail, Director of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, University of Cape TownJan Yves Remy, Director of the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy and Services (the SRC), University of the West IndiesJodie Keane, Senior Research Fellow, ODIRelated resourcesNew EU trade rules could put poor countries in a billion dollar ‘green squeeze' (ODI blog)The ‘green squeeze': an explainer (ODI paper)Navigating green trade measures: avoiding a “green squeeze” (ODI event video)Leading experts gather at ODI to reimagine global trade for a sustainable future (ODI statement)COP28 side event | Enabling a “green seize” of new trade opportunities for LDCs: learning from the Covid-19 response to address the climate emergency (ODI event video)Avoiding a “green squeeze” and advancing new trade opportunities for LDCs (ODI event video)Africa's green trade opportunities: policy insights for aligning trade and climate action (ODI blog and event video)Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms: clarity needed on support for adjustment (ODI blog)Air Miles 2.0? How to ensure Africa is not penalised by net-zero policy spillovers (ODI blog)

This month, Michael and Diana talk with Professor Ernesto Hernández-López from the Chapman University Fowler School of Law about a recent opinion piece he wrote for Al Jazeera titled “Drop it America and Canada: A Corn Clash with Mexico helps no one.”  Professor Hernández, Michael, and Diana discuss the background for this piece, what is at stake in trade policy and politics, and implications for food law and policy. Ernesto Hernández-López is Professor of Law at the Chapman University Fowler School of Law.Michael T. Roberts is the Executive Director of the Resnick Center for Food Law & Policy at UCLA Law.Diana Winters is the Deputy Director of the Resnick Center for Food Law & Policy at UCLA Law. You can find Professor Hernández's article, “Drop it America and Canada: A Corn Clash with Mexico helps no one” here.  Some other work by Professor Hernández is here: Opinion Pieces·      “Why Seed Companies Fear México,” INTER PRESS SERVICE: NEWS AGENCY, Nov. 18, 2021·      “The Death of Neoliberal Corn,” LATINO REBELS, Oct. 19, 2021·      “Fighting GMO Corn, for Mexico's Soul,” LATINO REBELS, Sept. 16, 2020Scholarly Pieces·      “Racializing Trade in Corn: México Fights Maíz Imports and GMOs,” 25 JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC LAW (JIEL) (2022) ·      “GMO Corn, México, and Coloniality,” 22 VANDERBILT JOURNAL OF ENTERTAINMENT AND TECHNOLOGY LAW 724-783 (2020)·      “Border Brutalism,” 46 Fordham Int'l L.J. 213 (2023).   A link to the book by Michael Fakhri, Sugar and the Making of International Trade Law, mentioned by Professor Hernández is here.    

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Elena Cima, Lecturer at the University of Geneva, about the interaction between climate change and International Trade Law. If you are interested in her recent monograph ‘From Exception to Promotion', you can find it here: https://brill.com/display/title/60539

In this episode we continue our conversation with Lawrence from last week's episode. Lawrence Hanson, an international trade law expert, joins the show to examine the current successes and shortcomings of world trade law. He explains the role of international trade law in global trade and discusses the creation of the World Trade Organization and the establishment of trade agreements as successes. However, he also highlights the shortcomings of international trade law, such as the lack of enforcement mechanisms and the rise of protectionism, and discusses the challenges of balancing free trade with protecting domestic industries and workers. Lawrence shares his thoughts on the future of international trade law, including the need for more collaboration among countries. Overall, this discussion provides valuable insights into the state of international trade law and its impact on global trade. As international trade continues to evolve, it is important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of existing trade laws and work towards a more collaborative and effective system that promotes free and fair trade. Enjoy the show.   Full show with video available on www.Crowd.Trade Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/  Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/  Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://app.milanote.com/1M8bFD1P9F3c6G/mara?p=qFiiiJVFV2z Show references: Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod  Lawrence Hanson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-hanson-1bba9014/  Contact SimplyTrade@GlobalTrainingCenter.com or message @SimplyTradePod for: Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade Requests to be on the show as guest Suggest any topics you would like to hear about Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.

In this episode, Lawrence Hanson, an international trade law expert, joins the show to examine the current successes and shortcomings of world trade law. He explains the role of international trade law in global trade and discusses the creation of the World Trade Organization and the establishment of trade agreements as successes. However, he also highlights the shortcomings of international trade law, such as the lack of enforcement mechanisms and the rise of protectionism, and discusses the challenges of balancing free trade with protecting domestic industries and workers. Lawrence shares his thoughts on the future of international trade law, including the need for more collaboration among countries. Overall, this discussion provides valuable insights into the state of international trade law and its impact on global trade. As international trade continues to evolve, it is important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of existing trade laws and work towards a more collaborative and effective system that promotes free and fair trade. Enjoy the show.   Full show with video available on www.Crowd.Trade Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/  Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/  Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://app.milanote.com/1M8bFD1P9F3c6G/mara?p=qFiiiJVFV2z Show references: Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod  Lawrence Hanson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-hanson-1bba9014/  Contact SimplyTrade@GlobalTrainingCenter.com or message @SimplyTradePod for: Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade Requests to be on the show as guest Suggest any topics you would like to hear about Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.

Israel's economy has surprisingly withstood the blows striking global commerce and finance in recent years, including COVID-19, uncertainty in the oil market and disruptions in supply chains. But can the Israeli economy thrive when the domestic political scene is perennially unstable, and when individual households complain that they do not reap the fruits of macro-economic success? Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, Host. - Amir Oren, Editor at Large, Host of Watchmen Talk and Powers in Play. - Prof. Eytan Sheshinski, Senior Fellow, Center for Governance and Economy. - Prof. Nellie Munin, International Trade Law expert, former Israeli Minister of Economic Affairs to the EU. Articles on the topic: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/israeli-election-cycle-kicks-off/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/oecd-israeli-economy-remarkable-inspirational/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/israeli-economy-blossoms/ You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/563/ Jerusalem Studio: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/18738/ TV7 Israel News Editor's Note: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76269/ TV7 Israel: Watchmen Talk: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76256/ Jerusalem Prays: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/135790/ TV7's Times Observer: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/97531/ TV7's Middle East Review: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/997755/ My Brother's Keeper: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/53719/ This week in 60 seconds: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/123456/ Those who wish can send prayer requests to TV7 Israel News in the following ways: Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Email: israelnews@tv7.fi Please be sure to mention your first name and country of residence. Any attached videos should not exceed 20 seconds in duration. #IsraelNews #tv7israelnews #newsupdates Rally behind our vision - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/donate/ To purchase TV7 Israel News merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/tv7-israel-news-store Live view of Jerusalem - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/jerusalem-live-feed/ Visit our website - http://www.tv7israelnews.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/tv7israelnews Like TV7 Israel News on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Follow TV7 Israel News on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tv7israelnews/ Follow TV7 Israel News on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tv7israelnews

Tanya LatEmail: atty.tanyalat@gmail.comGraduate Program Coordinator at University of the Philippines College of LawBrief Bio:  Tanya left big firm practice looking for a meaningful way to practice law that was aligned with her values.  She is a professor of law teaching ethics such courses as :Legal and Judicial Ethics, Legal Profession, Legal Technique and Logic, The Lawyer as Leader and Policymaker, Legal Education, and International Trade Law. She is working with the Legal Education Advancement Program in the Philippines to reshape legal education for more impactful and meaningful experience for students.  For her own lectures and classes, she starts each class with a meditation.  This is one example of how she integrates her values into her work.Previously, she was Legal Adviser of the International Trade Unit of the Initiatives for Dialogue and Empowerment through Alternative Legal Services, Project Manager of the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center, Consultant of the Perterson Institute for International Economics, and Legal Consultant of the Akbayan Citizens Action Party.  In her role as legal advisor, she worked to give ordinary people a voice in the international negotiations between the Philippines and Japan.  She has earned many awards and is engaged in political discussions. Show Notes:Some major themes in our discussion: human rights and people having a say in things that will affect their lives, their health, and their environment; finding common ground even with those who disagree with usGreat Awakening to a new consciousness of see our interconnectednessIn our conversation, we discussed:Why she left big firm law practice and how she knew when it was time to leave Asking God to give her a sign when it was time to leave and how that sign showed upTransitioning from large firm and the doors that opened for her when she was authentic with herself and stayed true to her authenticityHer role as consultant in the trade negotiations between the Philippines and Japan.  She explains that she worked with a young group of lawyers who wanted to help Filipino  people – advising them on the effects of trade and investment negotiations between the Philippines and Japan and how this trade deal would affect them.  Whether and how people can have a say in international treaties between their governments.    Having people be a part of the process and the decisions that will affect their lives – and addressing how to deal with misinformation and propaganda that may influence or manipulate one's involvement in the processTeaching meditation to law students; starting every class with a meditationWhat if international negotiations, summits, negotiations etc. started with group meditation and moments of stillness?How to engage with others who think differently from us without name-calling and without aligning into divisive teams but by finding our common groundWhat it means to be an integrative lawyer or what integrative law means to herChanging the consciousness of law and how this is important to change systems and structuresThe “Great Awakening” to an understanding that we live on one planet and that we are one human family and this awakening is necessary for us to solve the problems facing us such as climate change and the pandemic.The Legal Education Advancement Program and how it is changing the legal education in the Philippines

In Episode #80, we are joined by Gregory Schaffer, author of Emerging Powers and the World Trading System. We discuss: Greg's career path, from an early interest in history and foreign affairs to being a regular visitor at the WTO in Geneva. How the development of international trade law capacities helped make Brazil, China, and India supporters of the international trade system established at the behest of the United States. Was China's accession to the WTO cause or effect? What consitutes international trade law capacity? What role do lawyers play? The U.S.'s paradoxical shift from shaper of the international trade system to revisionist power that undermines said system. Emerging powers in the international trade law sphere. The economic Cold War between China and the United States. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Greg Country Driving and Oracle Bones, by Peter Hessler  Jonathan Emerging Powers and the World Trading System: The Past and Future of International Economic Law, by Gregory Shaffer  "'Reversing Gears': China Increasingly Rejects English, and the World," The New York Times, by Li Yuan Fred "How the Bobos Broke America," The Atlantic, by David Brooks River Town, by Peter Hessler We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with David Sargsyan to learn more about Armenia.

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In Episode 82 of the Paw & Order podcast, Camille Labchuk interviews Thompson Rivers University Associate Professor of Law Katie Sykes about her new book, Animal Welfare and International Trade Law: The Impact of the WTO Seal Case. Katie discusses the history of the World Trade Organization and its trade agreements in relation to animal welfare, and gives an in-depth analysis of the EU ban on the sale of seal products, and why this ban was an important shift demonstrating that animal welfare issues have their place in trade exemptions that address public morals and changing, progressive attitudes.

On the 30th April, a petition was filed by Abu Zubaydah, a Guantanamo Bay internee, against the US, Afghanistan, UK, Poland, Lithuania and Morrocco before the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention. The petition pleads that Abu Zubaydah be released, after 19 years of detention without charge or trial. Human Rights Watch have recently released a report examining the reality of aPARtheid in Palestinian areas where Israeli authorities exercise control. The report investigates whether the threshold of the criteria of apartheid which is a crime against humanity under the Rome Statute is met in the case of Israel and Palestine. The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes and the UN Commission on International Trade Law have published a second version of their Draft Code of Conduct for Adjudicators in International Investment Disputes. This updated version provides guidelines related to impartiality, integrity, and fairness during proceedings. Comments on the drafts are welcomed by ICSID and UNCITRAL. The Cambridge International Law Journal is calling for submissions for Volume 10 Issue 2 on the theme: National Sovereignty and International Cooperation: The Challenges of Navigating Global Crisees'. Articles for Volume 10 Issue 2 must be submitted before 14 May 2021. Submission criteria can be found on the CILJ website.

Professor James T. Gathii, Wing-Tat Lee Chair in International Law and Professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, gives a talk for the Oxford Public International Law seminar series. This talk will present the findings of an empirical study that sought to establish two primary data points. First, the nationalities of the lawyers who argued cases before the International Court of Justice between 1998 and 2019. Second, the share of time lawyers from different countries had audience before the Court. The assumption underlying this study was that the more diverse the set of nationals who appear before the Court, the more international it is and vice versa. To find out the share of time lawyers from different countries had audience before the Court, the lawyers were divided into two groups. Those with the nationality of member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, (OECD), were categorized as originating in or based in Western States. Those with non-OECD nationality were designated as originating or based in non-Western States. After presenting the findings of the empirical study, the talk will advance several hypothesis to account for the results. James T. Gathii is the Wing-Tat Lee Chair in International Law and Professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law since July 2012. He is a graduate of the University of Nairobi, Kenya, and Harvard Law School. He sits on the board of editors of the American Journal of International Law, the Journal of African Law and the Journal of International Trade Law and Policy, among others. He is co-editor in Chief of the African Journal of International Economic Law. He was the Grotius Lecturer at the 2020 American Society of International Law Virtual Annual Meeting. His research and teaching interests are in Public International Law, International Trade Law, Third World Approaches to International Law, (TWAIL), Comparative Constitutional Law and Human Rights. Professor Gathii served an Independent Expert of the Working Group on Extractive Industries, Environment, and Human Rights Violations in Africa formed by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights between 2012 to 2020. He is also an expert member of the Working Group on Agricultural Land Investment Contracts of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law, (UNIDRIOT), the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the International Fund for Agriculture (IFAD). He has sat as an arbitrator in two international commercial arbitrations hosted by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague. He is a founding member of the TWAIL network. He is an elected member of the International Academy of International Law. He has consulted for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, (OHCHR), and the Economic Commission for Africa, (ECA), among others. Professor Gathii is a founding Editor of Afronomicslaw.org, the blog on international economic law issues relating to Africa and Global South. His books include African Regional Trade Agreements as Legal Regimes (Cambridge University Press, 2011, Paperback 2013); War, Commerce and International Law (Oxford University Press, 2010); and The Contested Empowerment of Kenya's Judiciary, 2010-2015: A Historical Institutional Analysis, (Sheria Publishing House, 2016). His latest edited book is The Performance of Africa's International Courts: Using Litigation for Political, Legal, and Social Change, (Oxford University Press in 2020). In addition to his books, Professor Gathii has authored over 90 articles and book chapters. __ The PIL Discussion Group hosts a weekly speaker event and is a key focal point for PIL@Oxford. Due to the current public health emergency, the PIL Discussion Group series will be held remotely for Hilary 2021. Speakers include distinguished international law practitioners, academics, and legal advisers from around the world. Topics involve contemporary and challenging issues in international law.

This podcast is hosted by Barrister Sarah Kazmi. In this episode Shahrukh Iftikhar joins as a guest on the show to introduce the listeners to the practice area of international trade. Shahrukh is a partner at ABS & Co, law firm based in Islamabad. and can be reached at shahrukh@absco.pkFor comments and feedback on the episode , please email sarah@erm.com.pk

In this episode of S&C's Critical Insights podcast, Joe Neuhaus, head of the Firm's arbitration practice, and Stewart Robertson, co-head of the Firm's global project development and finance group, discuss the most recent meeting of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law's Working Group III, which is evaluating proposed reforms to investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS). Joe and Stewart provide an overview of the existing arbitral model of ISDS, and criticisms of it. They explore a radical proposal being considered by Working Group III to move away from the arbitral ISDS model and towards the creation of a multilateral investment court, a move supported by the European Union.

Meet today's guest, Jennifer.I think the best way I can describe myself is a “jack of all trades”.  I have a wide range of interests and consider myself to be a lifelong student.  In the 90's I worked in large animal vet medicine until the developers moved in and the dairies starting moving away.  I spent the early 2000s studying and working in France where I earned a masters degree in International Trade Law and worked for an import/export company.  Moving back stateside, I went into International Trade Compliance and have since specialized in encryption technology controls.  I'm a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister.  I'm a humanitarian, a diplomate, a warrior, a musician, a carpenter, a mechanic, the Maytag repair woman, a challenge accepter and a problem solver… and along this same vein, I hope to be a farmer in the next few years. My love of animals has been life long.  Growing up in California's central valley, we had rabbits, chickens, dogs, cats, horses, cows and goats.  My extended family still maintains all of these types of animals.  I've been living and working in the densely populated Bay Area for 16+ years and as such have had to limit the menagerie of animals with which I share my home.  We only had dogs until one fateful night in March of 2019 when a soggy little pullet  (Agnes) wound up roosting on the window sill of our home.  She immediately won all our hearts and the rest is history.  Sadly my chicken math gets checked by city ordinance and limited space but I'm looking forward to when we move to Portugal in a couple of years to “semi” retire and try our hand at olive farming and establishing a rescue/sanctuary for farm animals.  TOPICS WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE! 1. Jennifer tells us how Miss Agnes just showed up one night. 2. The loss of her beloved pet, Annie.3. Misuse of antibiotics.4. Treating bumblefoot the correct way.5. A tale of a goat and "Bob" the owl.6.  Buying a Olive farm in Portugal.7. Chicken keeping tips you can implement today to help build a stronger healthier flock!You can find Jennifer: Instagram  Yolko Oh No (@yolkoohn0) Tiktok: Jennifer J (@yolkoohn0) Don't forget to follow Wilma Wilma The Wonder Hen (@wilmathewonderhen) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WilmaWonderHen)

Following an UNCITRAL panel (United Nations Commission on International Trade Law) webinar in partnership with UN Women in which Eileen Carroll QC (Hon) spoke on Gender, Trade and COVID-19, we sat down with her to talk specifically about Women in Mediation. As a pioneering woman in the field of dispute resolution, Eileen Carroll has a wealth of experience to share on the challenges, obstacles and solutions to increasing diversity in this area.

Just as there are no two recipes that contain the exact same ingredients or measurements, there are no two success stories exactly the same. Recipe For Success features entrepreneurs, visionary leaders and innovators of all ages who will share their ingredients that make them successful – personally and professionally. Let's get cooking! Ben Sorensen was sworn in as the Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner of District 4 on March 20, 2018. Ben was then named Vice Mayor of the City of Fort Lauderdale and served as Vice Mayor from April 3, 2018 to April 2, 2019. Ben was unopposed at the end of qualifying on June 12, 2020 and is automatically elected Commissioner District on November 3, 2020 for a 4 years term. A third-generation Presbyterian minister, Ben is a former volunteer Chaplain for the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and a current volunteer Chaplain for the Hollywood Police Department. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Leadership Broward Foundation and is a former member of the Broward County Human Rights Board, a former Guardian Ad Litem First Responder and served on the Board of Directors of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Council Board of Governors. Ben is a founding member of Mission United, a program of the United Way of Broward County that focuses on ending veteran homelessness. Ben is the third generation in his family to serve in the United States Armed Forces. Ben’s grandfather served as a Staff Sergeant in the Army during World War II from 1941 to 1945. Ben’s father served in the Army as a Chaplain from 1960 to 1969, rising to the rank of Captain. Ben proudly serves in the Navy Reserve as a Lieutenant Commander specializing in intelligence where his responsibilities include identifying, analyzing, and disseminating real-time intelligence in support of operational warfare. In 2007, Ben co-founded and currently serves as Vice President of Optimum Associates, LLC, which provides leadership, sales and management training to large corporations, small businesses and non-profit organizations. Ben has earned six degrees: a Master of Science of Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University, a Doctor of Ministry from Amridge University, a Master of Divinity from Amridge University, a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, a Master of Arts of Leadership and Liberal Studies from Duquesne University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Emory University. While at Georgetown Law, Ben studied International Trade Law under current United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Ben is married to Anna Sorensen, who works at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, and they are proud parents of Alexandra and Louise. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit https://www.jasouthflorida.org. Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasouthflorida LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/junior-achievement-of-south-florida/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasouthflorida Twitter: https://twitter.com/JASouthFlorida

This economist studying International Trade Law and Treaty Negotiation at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland gives us a different take on things. We look at the global economic implications of covid-19 and considerations of political impact and the importance of political leadership in

At the outset, it is apologized that the notes of this episode are not as comprehensive as it should be. However, further episodes shall have detailed episode notes.Introduction of Contributors Suyash Verma is a Lawyer and a Freelance writer. He completed B.B.A. LL.B. (Constitutional Law Honours) from National Law University, Jodhpur in 2012 and LL.M. in International Trade Law from National Law University, Jodhpur in 2015. Presently, he is practising as an Advocate in the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur. He has a keen interest in Constitutional Law, International Trade Law and Jurisprudence. His other interests include On-line Gaming and reading.Saurabh Kumar is an Advocate Practicing Law since July 2010. He is LL.M. (Trade & Investment Laws) & B.B.A. LL.B. (Honors in Trade Related Laws and WTO) from National Law University, Jodhpur. He is also pursuing his Doctoral Studies in the Laws of Outer Space, apart from advocacy. He holds Observer status at The Hague International Space Resources Governance Working Group, Universitiet Leiden. Whatever spare time he gets, he devotes it to blogging and reading about Law. Important Provisions of Disaster Management Act, 2005Definition of Disaster – S. 2 (d)It sets up various authorities at four levels.1. National Authority (NDMA) [S.2(j) & S.3]2. State Authority [S.2(q) & S.14]3. District Authority [S.2(f) and S. 31]4. Local Authorities [S.2(h)]Powers and functions are defined under S. 6.In case of a disaster, it was the intention of the Parliament of India that the Disaster Management Act, 2005 may occupy the field at once. It is extremely exhaustive and contains detailed provisions and mandatory guidelines for governments at all levels to be followed.The scheme of the Act makes it amply clear that there is no need to adopt a scattered approach by any of the governments or authorities and all they need to do is peruse and follow this Act to letter in letter and spirit.

At the time of this interview we learn from Berisford that his country Belize is the only country in the entire Americas with no reported cases of the coronavirus. We hope it stays that way! The economist studying International Trade Law and Treaty Negotiation at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland gives us a different take on things. We look at the global economic implications of covid-19 and considerations of political impact and the importance of political leadership in this unprecedented crisis. We note briefly how message overload via social media and political tension can influence multiple narratives surrounding covid-19. Preparation is key back home especially with a nonagenarian in his family. As an introvert Berisford declares he has a master's degree in social distancing and lets on some of the tips in staying inside while imploring us to look out for one another. The figures and scenarios reported within the episodes were based on time of recording as at March 22-23, 2020*

Alejandro Frid, Ph.D., has for over two decades inhabited the worlds of science, modern Indigenous cultures, and climate activism. An ecologist for First Nations of British Columbia’s Central Coast, and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria, Frid works collaboratively with First Nations on the integration of traditional knowledge and Western science to advance conservation and revitalize Indigenous control of their resources. His research experience has spanned conflicts between industrial development and terrestrial wildlife, the plight of endangered species, and the effects of overfishing on marine predators. https://alejandrofridecology.weebly.com/Mary McNerney earned her law degree from Georgetown University, had a fellowship with the UN Commission on International Trade Law, and then worked for many years as a corporate and international lawyer in Boston and Prague. It was not her plan to write this book. She never imagined that the Spirit of the Earth would one day unmistakably, clearly, and shockingly speak to her. Mary says that the experience has put her on an entirely different trajectory than she ever envisioned as a corporate lawyer. She shares “In a wild and wonderful way I instead became a messenger on behalf of our planet Earth.”  http://www.marymcnerney.com

Mary McNerney joins me to talk about her book Earth Speaks Up: Dynamic new perspective on Earth and your role here. This channeled text will awaken dormant energies within your soul. Earth is not at all as you see it - Earth is conscious, sentient and communicating being, eager to engage with each one of us. Earth Speaks Up shows us how we need to re-frame our perspective of Earth and gives the guidance to help us engage with Earth in an entirely new way, for the benefit of ourselves and all that surrounds us. We talk about Mary's journey and her communications with earthFeeling the earth's pulseHow to link to the divine withinHow our thought patterns affect the earthWhat we should do this winter solstice to assist the earthWhat earthquakes, volcanos, and extreme weather is trying to tell us Earth and natureRocks and gemstone messagesThe earth solar plexusThe earth as an evolving spirit Mary McNerney earned her law degree from Georgetown University, had a fellowship with the UN Commission on International Trade Law, and the worked for many years as a corporate and international lawyer in Boston and Prague. It was not her plan to write this book. She never imagined that the Spirit of the Earth would one day unmistakably, clearly, and shockingly speak to her. Mary is a true Earth messenger. http://www.marymcnerney.com

Have you heard of “Conversations with God”? This book is about “Conversations with the Earth”. Mary McNerney earned her law degree from Georgetown University, had a fellowship with the UN Commission on International Trade Law, and then worked for many years as a corporate and international lawyer in Boston and Prague. It was not her plan to write this book. She never imagined that the Spirit of the Earth would one day unmistakably, clearly, and shockingly speak to her. Mary says that the experience has put her on an entirely different trajectory than she ever envisioned as a corporate lawyer. She shares “In a wild and wonderful way I instead became a messenger on behalf of our planet Earth.” Mary now lives in Massachusetts together with her husband and horses. She enjoys riding her horse through the woods and fields and being more deeply with the many dimensions of nature.

Humanity’s understanding of Earth throughout history is filled with a series of awakenings. We once believed the Earth was flat, stationary, and the center of the universe; over time we learned otherwise. Today we hold onto the belief that Earth is merely a compilation of dirt and rock. Our past experience shows us, though, that our perception of Earth needs to be fluid, open to change. Mary McNerney earned her law degree from Georgetown University, had a fellowship with the UN Commission on International Trade Law, and then worked for many years as a corporate and international lawyer in Boston and Prague. It was not her plan to write this book. She never imagined that the Spirit of the Earth would one day unmistakably, clearly, and shockingly speak to her. Mary says that the experience has put her on an entirely different trajectory than she ever envisioned as a corporate lawyer. Theme music for Madame Perry's Salon composed and performed by Denton Perry. Authors! Need to promote your book but can't afford a publicist? Get Sell Your Books Todayright now!  As a seasoned entertainment publicist I know exactly what insider info you need to get your books to the world!    

Energetically communicate with Earth! Meet Mary McNerney, author of Earth Speaks Up: A Dynamic New Perspective on Earth and Your Role Here. Mary shares that Earth is a conscious, sentient, communicating, planetary being that not only wants to communicate with you... but our ascension process and the ascension of Earth are linked. Earth Speaks Up shows us how to shift from having a disconnect with our planet, a belief that we live on it... but not with it, to fully engaging with Earth on an energetic level. This new work offers an opportunity to open our minds and enter into a new way of being in the world; a way where we can each work together co-creatively with Earth, for the health and well-being of our planet as well as ourselves. MARY MCNERNEY earned her law degree from Georgetown University, had a fellowship with the UN Commission on International Trade Law, and then worked for many years as a corporate and international lawyer in Boston and Prague. She is an active member of Lifenet Geomancy, an international organization of people on the leading edge of working together with the Earth on the energetic level, and a founding member of Lifenet Geomancy North America. Find out more about this important book and Mary McNerney. Subscribe to our podcast at Sacred Stories on iTunes.

Energetically communicate with Earth! Meet Mary McNerney author of Earth Speaks Up: A Dynamic New Perspective on Earth and Your Role Here. Mary shares that Earth is a conscious, sentient, communicating, planetary being that not only wants to communicate with you... but our ascension process and the ascension of Earth are linked. Earth Speaks Up shows us how to shift from having a disconnect with our planet, a belief that we live on it, but not with it... to fully engaging with Earth on an energetic level. This important work offers an opportunity to open our minds and enter into a new way of being in the world; a way where we can each work together co-creatively with Earth, for the health and well-being of our planet as well as ourselves. MARY MCNERNEY earned her law degree from Georgetown University, had a fellowship with the UN Commission on International Trade Law, and then worked for many years as a corporate and international lawyer in Boston and Prague. She is an active member of Lifenet Geomancy, an international organization of people on the leading edge of working together with the Earth on the energetic level, and a founding member of Lifenet Geomancy North America. Find out more about this important book and Mary McNerney at Earth Speaks Up Subscribe to our podcast at Sacred Stories on iTunes.

Energetically communicate with Earth! Meet Mary McNerney author of Earth Speaks Up: A Dynamic New Perspective on Earth and Your Role Here. Mary shares that Earth is a conscious, sentient, communicating, planetary being that not only wants to communicate with you... but our ascension process and the ascension of Earth are linked. Earth Speaks Up shows us how to shift from having a disconnect with our planet, a belief that we live on it, but not with it... to fully engaging with Earth on an energetic level. This important work offers an opportunity to open our minds and enter into a new way of being in the world; a way where we can each work together co-creatively with Earth, for the health and well-being of our planet as well as ourselves. MARY MCNERNEY earned her law degree from Georgetown University, had a fellowship with the UN Commission on International Trade Law, and then worked for many years as a corporate and international lawyer in Boston and Prague. She is an active member of Lifenet Geomancy, an international organization of people on the leading edge of working together with the Earth on the energetic level, and a founding member of Lifenet Geomancy North America. Find out more about this important book and Mary McNerney at Earth Speaks Up Subscribe to our podcast at Sacred Stories on iTunes.

Joel Trachtman thinks it's a near certainty that the World Trade Organization agreements will complicate U.S. efforts to head off an Internet of Things cybersecurity meltdown, and there's a real possibility that a U.S. cybersecurity regime could be held to violate our international trade obligations. Claire Schachter and I dig into the details of the looming disaster and how to avoid it. In the news, Paul Rosenzweig analyzes the Ninth Circuit holding that scraping publicly available information doesn't violate the CFAA. The California legislature has adjourned, leaving behind a smoking ruin where Silicon Valley's business models used to be. Mark MacCarthy elaborates: One new law would force companies like Uber and Lyft (and a boatload more) to treat workers as employees, not contractors. Another set of votes has left the California Consumer Privacy Act more or less unscathed as its 2020 effective date looms. Really, it's beginning to look as though even California hates Silicon Valley.  Klon Kitchen and I discuss the latest round of U.S. sanctions on North Korean hacking groups. The sanctions won't hit anyone in North Korea, but they might affect a few of their enablers on the Internet. The real question, though, is this: Since sanctions violations are punishable even when they aren't intentional, will U.S. companies whose money is stolen by the Lazarus Group be penalized for having engaged in a prohibited transaction with a sanctioned party? Maybe the Lazarus Group should steal a license too, just to be sure.  Klon also lays out in chilling detail what the Russians were really trying to do to Ukraine's grid—and the growing risk that someone is going to launch a destructive cyberattack that leads to a cycle of serious real-world violence. The drone attack on Saudi oil facilities shows how big that risk can be.  Paul examines reports that Israel planted spy devices near the White House. He thinks it says more about the White House than about Israel. Paul also reports on one of the unlikelier escapades of students from his alma mater: Trading 15 minutes at the keyboard for a lifetime of trouble on their permanent records. The lesson? If you try to access the president's tax data online, you're going to jail, prank or not. I walk back the deepfake voice scam story, but Klon points out that it reflects a future that is coming for U.S. soon, if not today. Proving the old adage about a fool for a lawyer, the Mar-a-Lago trespasser has been found guilty after an ineffective pro se defense. Klon digs into the long and thoughtful op-ed by NSA's Glenn Gerstell about the effects of the “digital revolution” on national security. I note the recent Carnegie report trying to move the encryption debate forward. I also plug my upcoming speech in Israel on the topic.    Download the 278th Episode (mp3).   You can subscribe to The Cyberlaw Podcast using iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Pocket Casts, or our RSS feed!   As always, The Cyberlaw Podcast is open to feedback. Be sure to engage with @stewartbaker on Twitter. Send your questions, comments, and suggestions for topics or interviewees to CyberlawPodcast@steptoe.com. Remember: If your suggested guest appears on the show, we will send you a highly coveted Cyberlaw Podcast mug!   The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not reflect the opinions of the firm.

Lecture summary: The WTO Agreement on TBT (Technical Barriers to Trade) aims at taming NTBs (nontariff barriers), the main instrument segmenting markets nowadays. Some of the terms used in TBT to flesh out the commitments undertaken are borrowed from the GATT, and some originate in the modern regulatory reality as expressed through SDOs (standard-development organizations). The TBT does not share a copy-cat function with the GATT, though. Alas, the WTO Appellate Body, by understanding words as ‘invariances’, e.g., interpreting them out of context (without asking what is the purpose for the TBT?), has not only exported its GATT case law, but also misapplied it into the realm of TBT, and ended up with significant errors. In what follows, we explain why the current approach is erroneous, and advance an alternative understanding, which could help implement the TBT in a manner faithful to its negotiating intent, and objective function. Petros C. Mavroidis is Edwin Parker Professor of Law at CLS. Acted as chief reporter for the American Law Institute study on International Trade Law: the WTO. His latest major publication is The Regulation of International Trade, MIT Press, 2016.

Earlier in the year sportswear giant Nike hired Colin Kaepernick for their adverts. The former American football star caused controversy by kneeling during the national anthem. As a result of the ad campaign some people said they would boycott Nike goods and some even posted videos on Twitter of burning trainers. Now Nike is holding its annual shareholders' meeting, and the company is under scrutiny as never before. We hear from retail analyst Neil Saunders on what might be said. A Canadian marketing company is advertising for part-time cannabis tasters after recreational cannabis use becomes legal in Canada in a few weeks’ time. The company, A Higher Level of Thought, were surprised by the level of response, as we hear from their boss Greg Pantelic. The trade war between the US and China has intensified, as each side slaps higher border taxes on each other's products. Beijing is considering cutting tariffs on products imported from most of its trading partners. Such a move would make many foreign-made goods cheaper for Chinese consumers, just as products from America get more expensive in China. Matt Gold, Professor of International Trade Law at Fordham University in New York gives his view. And finally, Britain is not really used to long, hot summers. But there has been an unusually sustained period of low rainfall. The drier weather has been a welcome boost to the UK's growing wine industry, which saw sales increase almost a third over the past two years. The BBC's Stephen Ryan has been looking into North London wine. All throughout the show, we’ll be joined by Jodi Schneider, Senior International Editor at Bloomberg in Hong Kong and Dave Shaw, Politico's executive producer for audio and podcasts in Washington. PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Colin Kaepernick and teammates of the San Francisco 49ers kneel in protest during the national anthem at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on October 23, 2016. PHOTO CREDIT: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

In this episode with Susana Lee at Cassidy Levy Kent, we discuss the unique aspects of International Trade Law. Susana comes from a science background, and applies her financial skills from her MBA degree in her daily work as an international trade counsel. Susana also comments on the importance of time management and team communication in a law firm. Interested in working with numbers and international clients? This is the episode for you.  

In this podcast, world renowned Law Scholar Don Lewis discusses some of the distinctive features of China’s legal system, what is meant by the Belt and Road Legal “Architecture,” including in relation to the Cyber/Digital Silk Road, and the resounding impacts which BRI is bringing to the world of international arbitration and dispute resolution generally, with special reference to the recent inauguration by the Supreme People’s Court of the China International Commercial Courts in Xi’an and Shenzhen – the Silk Road Courts. 

James Thuo Gathii is one of Kenya's most distinguished professors of law and a graduate of Harvard Law School and the University of Nairobi. He is a leading expert in African constitutionalism, international trade law, and human rights. James currently sits on the board of the Journal of International Trade Law and Policy and is the Wing-Tat Lee Chair in International Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He was interviewed by Priyanka Naidoo and Memme Onwudiwe, the APJ's Interview Editor and co-Editor-in-Chief.

Makane Mbengue on the Principle of Non-Discrimination in International Trade Law

Listen to the summary of Anna Marhold's thesis "Energy in International Trade Law from GATT to TTIP. Regulation and Challenges" This thesis takes a dynamic approach to the treatment of energy in international trade law. It traces the development of energy rules from the inception of the 1947 General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) to Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)negotiations today. It considers policy options for enhanced energy governance and discusses possible future scenarios and the role of the WTO and Energy Charter Treaty. 'For more on this topic; http://www.ictsd.org/themes/climate-and-energy/research/the-nexus-between-the-wto-and-the-energy-charter-treaty-in

Anglia Law School Guest Lecture - Dr Youseph Farah Lecture on International Arbitration: Reflections on CJEU Decision in Gazprom and revised Brussels I Youseph Farah joined the University of Essex, School of Law, in 2005. He currently lectures on Contract Law, International Trade Law, and Commercial Law. He teaches International Commercial Arbitration, and international commercial litigation. Youseph also contributes to Business and Human rights, and is a member of the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Essex. Youseph was a visiting Professor twice to Michigan State University, and a visiting Professor to Lyon III.

This week, we talk with Luther Mercer in Memphis, TN. Luther is the Advocacy Director at Tennessee Charter School Center. Luther brings a wealth of background and experience having worked in education, government relations and policy for over 15 years. Luther holds degres from Tennessee Technological University and Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He studied International Trade Law, International Criminal Law and the Islamic Legal System at American University in Cairo. He holds certificates in TEFL Methodology and Mandarin Chinese and Culture from Beijing University, and an Instructor's License in Entrepreneurship Training from the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. On today's episode, Luther shares his advice on working in public policy and transitioning to the field of education for the first time. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes to ensure you don't miss an episode. To learn more about the Tennessee Charter School Center, visit their website at http://tnchartercenter.org/.

Prof. Richard Steinberg, UCLA School of Law

Prof. Richard Steinberg, UCLA School of Law