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Articles on International & Immigration Law

Limits on Land Acquisition By Micah Brown International and Immigration Law, April 2024 Since January 2024, most states have proposed at least one piece of legislation to prohibit or restrict foreign investments and landholdings in land, particularly private agricultural land, located within the boundaries of their states to some degree.
Does Hope Exist Today for Entrants From Central and South America Seeking Asylum in the United States? By Ralph E. Guderian International and Immigration Law, November 2023 An overview of some of the various claims for asylum or withholding of removal that have come to the forefront over the past few years and a conditional guess at their success today.
Memorandum in Support of Afghan Adjustment Resolution International and Immigration Law, November 2023 The International and Immigration Law Section Council's Afghan Adjustment Resolution was approved by the ISBA Board of Governors in October 2023.
Broad Changes to the Naturalization Test Proposed by DHS By Shannon M. Shepherd International and Immigration Law, September 2023 On December 14, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it will be conducting a nationwide trial of proposed changes to the naturalization test to become a U.S. citizen.
Cross-Border Personal Data Transfers from UK/EU Companies to US Companies By Ethel Spyratos & Angela Peters International and Immigration Law, September 2023 The United States must ensure an adequate level of protection for personal data transferred from the European Economic Area to U.S. companies participating in the E.U.-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
Editor’s Note: Tribute to Lew Matuszewich By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, September 2023 A thank you to the former longtime editor of The Globe.
Recent Military Operations Offer a Shake-Up in the International Law of Self-Defense By Patrick Hogan International and Immigration Law, September 2023 On October 5-6, 2022, the United States military conducted an airstrike and a ground raid in regions of Syria under the control of the Syrian government.
Resolution on Ukraine Diversity Leadership Council, June 2023 The International and Immigration Law Section Council drafted and adopted a Resolution on violations of international law in Ukraine, which was adopted by the ISBA General Assembly in December 2022.
Supreme Court Immigration Run Down By Angela Peters & Carlos Cisneros-Vilchis Diversity Leadership Council, June 2023 Summaries of recent U.S. Supreme Court cases impacting the areas of immigration, immigration enforcement, and national security.
Foreign Company Stock Option Plans and Employees in the Arab Middle East By Howard L. Stovall International and Immigration Law, May 2023 A summary of legal and tax issues that confront foreign companies that contemplate the offering of stock option plans to their employees working in the Middle East.
Estate Planning and Probate in Québec/Canada By Nathalène Chapuis International and Immigration Law, March 2023 A look a the similarities and differences in estate planning between Illinois and Québec.
Estate Planning and Probate in Québec/Canada By Nathalène Chapuis Trusts and Estates, March 2023 A look a the similarities and differences in estate planning between Illinois and Québec.
Review of ‘Arbitration – The Art and Science of Persuasion’ By John Howard International and Immigration Law, March 2023 Dr. Don Vinson and Klaus Reichert’s new book, Arbitration – The Art and Science of Persuasion, examines the psychological strategies and techniques for developing and delivering the most persuasive presentations to international arbitrators.
Resolution on Ukraine International and Immigration Law, January 2023 The International and Immigration Law Section Council drafted and adopted a Resolution on violations of international law in Ukraine, which was adopted by the ISBA General Assembly in December 2022.
Can I Tell You About Another New Member of ISBA’s International & Immigration Law Section Council? By Angela Peters International and Immigration Law, November 2022 A spotlight on ISBA International & Immigration Law Section Council Member Rebekah Rashidfarokhi.
Dissection of Mexican Drug Cartels: Major Source of Illicit Drugs Sold by Chicago Street Gangs By Ralph E. Guderian International and Immigration Law, November 2022 A look at the origins of some of the illicit drugs sold by Chicago gangs.
Supreme Court Immigration Run Down By Angela Peters & Carlos Cisneros-Vilchis International and Immigration Law, September 2022 Summaries of recent U.S. Supreme Court cases impacting the areas of immigration, immigration enforcement, and national security.
Why Ending Nigeria’s Brutal Special Anti-Robbery Squad Is Not Enough By Myla Burton International and Immigration Law, January 2021 Statements or expressions of opinion appearing herein are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Illinois State Bar Association or the editor of The Globe or the members of the International & Immigration Law Section Council.
Editor’s Comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, February 2020 An introduction to the issue by Lewis F. Matuszewich.
Corporate Migration to Switzerland By Florian S. Jörg International and Immigration Law, December 2019 An overview of the legal migration of a foreign corporation to Switzerland.
Certificates of Citizenship, Derivation, & Naturalization: How Are They Different? By Patrick M. Kinnally International and Immigration Law, August 2019 Applying for naturalization as a United States citizen, if performed correctly, is an earned, valuable right.
Developments in development aid By Mark E. Wojcik International and Immigration Law, April 2019 Foreign development aid ­­helps individuals in some of the world’s poorest countries and promotes economic prosperity and progress toward global development goals.
2018 immigration case decisions International and Immigration Law, March 2019 Summaries of 2018 immigration law cases.
Consular reviewability: It is time for the main event By Patrick M. Kinnally International and Immigration Law, March 2019 A U.S. citizen may not enjoy a cognizable legal liberty interest in his spouse’s application for an immigrant visa.
Doing business in Europe: United States Commercial Service webinars International and Immigration Law, March 2019 Upcoming U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration webinars on subregions of Europe.
New European Union regulations require review of how Arizona businesses collect and maintain data By Carrie O’Brien International and Immigration Law, March 2019 Useful tips to determine whether your privacy policy or practices need revision under the European Union’s General Data Privacy Regulation.
The peculiar case of In re Grand Jury Subpoena By David W. Aubrey International and Immigration Law, January 2019 In re Grand Jury Subpoena presents the question of whether subject matter jurisdiction of federal courts exists over criminal offenses by foreign sovereign defendants pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3231.
Animal Science Products, Inc. v. Hebei Welcome Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and the Supreme Court’s doctrine of “respectful consideration” By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, October 2018 The U.S. Supreme Court has occasionally stated that U.S. courts should give “respectful consideration” to decisions of international tribunals and has suggested such consideration may be applicable to statements or decisions of foreign government entities interpreting their own law as well, however, it has never clearly defined what this means.
Making the government provide actual notice in removal proceedings: Pereira v. Sessions By Patrick M. Kinnally International and Immigration Law, October 2018 A summary of the two main takeaways from Pereira v. Sessions.
Other resources to consider By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, October 2018 The United States Commercial Service within the United States of America Department of Commerce offers frequent seminars and webinars on different aspects of international trade.

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