Agricultural liens: A comparison of Chinese secured transactions law and UCC Article 9By Liu XinInternational and Immigration Law, September 2006The American Regulations of secured transactions as they relate to agriculture, set forth under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code [hereinafter UCC-9], have been deemed the most revolutionary and important article in the entire UCC. One of the most prominent characteristics of UCC-9 is that it unifies many sorts of similar transactions, which otherwise belong to different legal regimes, including agriculture.
China watchBy John T. BaunInternational and Immigration Law, September 2006Three recent articles in the English language edition of the Xinhua News Agency are notable to changes in the legal structure in China and could be important to lawyers whose clients have, or may have in the future, business dealings in China.
Law Library of Congress: Global Legal MonitorBy Caitlyn McEvoyInternational and Immigration Law, September 2006A new addition to the Law Library of Congress is the Global Legal Monitor. Available as a PDF document, the Global Legal Monitor can be found at http://www.loc.gov/law/public/reports/GLM.pdf or by clicking the Global Legal Monitor link displayed on the Law Library of Congress main page.
United States treaty and nationality-based work optionsBy Scott D. PollockInternational and Immigration Law, September 2006Each year the United States is a desirable or necessary destination for millions of international business persons and travelers.
Algeria—Retention of intermediaries for sales to the public sectorBy Michael L. Coleman & Celine van ZeebroeckInternational and Immigration Law, August 2006This article discusses the removal of what is thought to be the last statutory hurdle pertaining to the retention of intermediaries for sales to the Algerian public sector following the adoption of Law 06-01 of February 20, 2006 regarding the prevention and fight against corruption (the “Anti-corruption Law”).
Foreign law resources: Government Gazettes OnlineBy Caitlyn McEvoyInternational and Immigration Law, August 2006Government Gazettes Online (found at http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/gazettes/) stemmed from a project at the Dag Hammersköld Library at the United Nations in which two University of Michigan students searched for foreign gazettes published online.
Investor-State disputesBy Mark E. WojcikInternational and Immigration Law, August 2006Investors have choices. They can put their money into businesses in their home countries, or they can invest abroad.
Protecting ‘Works of the Human Spirit’ worldwideBy Caitlyn McEvoyInternational and Immigration Law, August 2006The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is one of the many agencies of the United Nations headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Its main objective is to protect and promote the use of intellectual property, deemed as “works of the human spirit.”
Selling food in the European UnionBy Lynne R. OstfeldAgricultural Law, August 2006The following article is a summary of a project to provide advice to Illinois farmers wishing to engage in value added work by selling a ready to eat meal in the European Union.
A world of international law coming to Chicago and beyondBy Violeta I. BalanInternational and Immigration Law, August 2006The ISBA’s International & Immigration Law Section Council would like to let you know about several upcoming international law events that might be of interest to you.
IBA comes to ChicagoInternational and Immigration Law, July 2006The International Bar Association is holding its 2006 Annual Conference in Chicago September 17-22, 2006.
Selling food in the European UnionBy Lynne R. OstfeldInternational and Immigration Law, July 2006A summary of a project to provide advice to Illinois farmers wishing to engage in value added work by selling a ready-to-eat meal in the European Union.
Summary of commercial agency/distributorship law in TurkeyBy Howard L. StovallInternational and Immigration Law, July 2006In Turkey, the relationship between a principal and a commercial agent or distributor is primarily governed by the Turkish Commercial Code and the Code of Obligations.
What is an international law practice?By Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, July 2006The Illinois State Bar Association List Serve is a tremendous way for attorneys to communicate.
China placed on the Priority Watch ListBy Jeffrey V. SokInternational and Immigration Law, May 2006On January 13, 2005, Wu Yi, Vice Premier of the State Council (PRC), addressed the attendees of the China-US Intellectual Property Rights Roundtable.
The need for international law and a global perspectiveBy Joshua FellenbaumInternational and Immigration Law, May 2006The author was awarded a scholarship from the International Law Students Association and the Dispute Resolution Institute of Hamline University School of Law to study this summer at Queen Mary School of Arbitration in London, England.
Seventh Circuit upholds citizenship revocation of former NaziBy Jacob A. RamerInternational and Immigration Law, May 2006In United States v. Kumpf, the Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s decision granting summary judgment in favor of the government, where the government had sought to revoke citizenship conferred in 1964 to a former member of the German SS Waffen.
INA provision trumps customary international lawBy Jason GreenInternational and Immigration Law, March 2006Customary international law is the practice of states accepted as law. U.S. courts have long held that customary international law is part of U.S. law.
Building a legal system in 21st century RussiaBy J. Dennis MarekCivil Practice and Procedure, February 2006While scholars can debate the reasons for the collapse of the Soviet Union, it is clear that as Russia enters the 21st century, the legal system will require a modification unknown in previous centuries.
International commercial arbitration: An introductionBy Jason B. McGaryInternational and Immigration Law, January 2006The landscape in which international disputes are resolved is changing rapidly. The once generally held belief that the adversarial judicial process was vastly superior to the superficial and unpragmatic “inquisitorial” process that is alternative dispute resolution is being abandoned on a large scale
Proposed amendments to the Investment Canada ActBy Cliff SosnowInternational and Immigration Law, January 2006This past summer, the Minister of Industry announced intended amendments to Canada’s foreign investment review legislation, the Investment Canada Act (ICA), that if permitted to become law would allow the government to modify or disallow foreign investments when the government believes they may compromise Canada’s national security.
Where’s the beef? Mad Cow Disease and international trade in U.S., Canadian and Japanese beefBy Donald L. UchtmannInternational and Immigration Law, January 2006Where’s the imported beef? It’s back—at least in U.S. and Japanese grocery stores. U.S. imports of Canadian beef resumed in July 2005, and in December 2005, selected Japanese imports of U.S. beef restarted after a two-year ban.
An excellent program on international commercial arbitrationBy Shannon M. ShepherdInternational and Immigration Law, December 2005The International & Immigration Law Section co-sponsored a complimentary program titled “Current Issues in International Commercial Arbitration” on Friday, November 11, 2005 at the ISBA Chicago Regional Office.
Proposed regulation would help generalize the use of asset-backed securitizations in SpainBy Alex Carbonell & Richard SilbersteinInternational and Immigration Law, December 2005The Spanish Ministry of Economy is on the verge of approving an Order that will enable many companies in Spain to make a wider use of asset-backed securitizations as a way to finance their activities.
Risk management strategies for identity preserved grain exportsBy A. Bryan EndresInternational and Immigration Law, December 2005Emerging foreign regulations for imported grain ultimately may result in trace-back liability to U.S. farmers for the commingling of even miniscule amounts of genetically engineered DNA.
