International Law

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Ocean boundaries are legal borders that define the extent of maritime property owned by a nation. The United Nations sets forth and maintains the laws governing how such boundaries are decided. Yet…

Humans build upward, but we also build underfoot. Certain home improvement projects, public works or other functions may require the digging of tunnels, either for transport, utility lines or in some…

Buoys are nautical implements that provide information to sailors and boaters. They mark boating channels, lanes and boundaries and notify boaters of submerged hazards such as wrecks, rocks or…

The 2011 Shopping Reform and Modernization Act protects Michigan consumers from merchandise overcharges. The act requires prices to be displayed in the same area where sales merchandise is located.…

More and more States across the U.S. have instituted Sovereignty Resolution and attained autonomous control of their own affairs, which is in accordance with the Tenth Amendment of the U.S.…

Highways are a vital aspect of transportation for automobiles, for the high speeds permitted enable drivers to travel long distances in a relatively short amount of time. However, due to the heavy…

Next to parallel parking, approaching roundabouts constitutes one of the driving maneuvers that make many drivers uncomfortable. Drivers feel comfortable when approaching intersections with stop…

Keg taps are used in bars and by individuals to tap into kegs of beer. They allow the beer to be served easily and also work as an advertisement for different types of beer like Magic Hat and…

Sovereignty means independent control over an area, such as the kind the U.S. government has over the country known as the United States of America. A functioning independent government declares…

During legal disputes, those involved may resort to arbitration to settle their differences. This procedure is effective, but it can also be crippling. Arbitration has its advantages as an alternative…

When two parties have a legal dispute such as breech of a contract they can let a judge decide the case or go through arbitration. Arbitration is an out-of-court procedure for resolving disputes in…

When mailing international packages, it is sometimes difficult to determine which items are safe to ship and which are not. Perfume is a common gift you may want to send to friends or relatives…

Arbitration is an alternative to a trial in which parties are assisted by an unbiased third-party mediator in an informal setting. After each party presents its side to the argument, the mediator…

U.S. customs laws can be peculiar. For example, you are allowed to bring an unlimited amount of alcohol into the country unless a customs official thinks it will be resold in the U.S. So, when…

Since the orange's probable introduction to Florida in 1513 by Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León, orange production in the state of Florida has ballooned into a $9 billion dollar a year…

A letter of recommendation is an important component of an application for refugee status. These letters can help underscore the reason that an applicant is applying and substantiate the applicant's…

For most goods and services purchased in the United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs assesses a value added tax of 20 percent. If you are not a resident of the United Kingdom and you do not…

Under federal law, restrictions against the importation of illegally taken Maine lobster catches apply to any location that imports them, including Canada and all U.S. states. Because each…

The Magna Carta includes 63 clauses protecting the human rights of the English people from the abuses of their king. Its legal mandates extended to the American colonies, and gave American…

A CUSIP number, or Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number, is a nine-character designation issued by the CUSIP to identify securities, such as stocks, bonds and hedge funds.…

The problem of youth crime is one of those perennial political hot potatoes. Everybody has a theory on the best way to deal with it, and many people are incensed by its existence. The United Nations…

Since 1960, the United States' embargo against Cuba has limited financial, commercial and economic transactions between the two countries. However, numerous U.S. presidents have proposed changing the…

The discussion of legal rights and legal issues can be a fascinating conversation for any age group, especially young children who may be new to the concept of legal rights. Teaching basic legal…

Refugee is a legal status as defined by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, much like the other statuses of citizen or immigrant. With refugee status comes specific rights,…

The heavyweight champion in boxing has traditionally held an elevated position in the world of sports. From Joe Louis to Rocky Marciano to Muhammad Ali, heavyweight boxers have shaped cultural,…

Fifteen states and Washington D.C. legalized medical marijuana use between 1996 and 2010. States that have legalized use are Alaska (1998), Arizona (2010), California (1996), Colorado (2000), Hawaii…

Like many nations, Peru assess a Value Added Tax (VAT) on certain goods and services. The VAT is applied when goods are sold, services are performed, when a builder makes the initial sale of real…

Whether you are a horse owner who is moving to Canada from the U.S. or a resident of Canada who has purchased a horse trailer from a vendor across the border, you need to adhere to Canada's vehicle…

"A Practical Approach to Commercial Conveyancing" is a book by Robert Abbey and Mark Richards. They are experts in legal practice and commercial property, respectively. As of January 2011, the book is…

You can't apply to become a Portuguese citizen unless you qualify legally under law in that country. Portugal has a few different avenues for citizenship, mainly being born to a citizen, marrying a…

The Reserve Bank of India Act (RBI) of 1934 established the incorporation of a reserve bank with central functions and procedures for conducting foreign exchange and banking transactions. The foreign…

Obtaining a birth certificate from another country can be handled simply enough by going through the local consulate of that country, but given the amount of demand placed on that consulate, and the…

Anyone who plans to import a vehicle into Canada from the United States -- regardless of the make or model -- must complete forms and make a payment to the Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV). The…

Bar codes are inventory numbers which do not contain prices. Bar code errors happen because the price in a company's computer does not match the price posted on the store shelves. Companies are…

BB guns use compressed gas or air to propel small round projectiles -- BBs. Adults can use these firearms to teach youngsters solid firearm safety and shooting techniques. You can purchase BB guns…

U.S. products that are shipped to Canada usually qualify for a variety of fees including duties, taxes and handling fees. Fees are calculated by the value of the item claimed on the shipping slip.…

There are only nine U.S. states that consider running away from home a crime. South Carolina is one of them. Abetting a runaway thereby also constitutes a crime which might carry significant…

While you may have a good reason to want to record a phone call, particularly if you're running a business, you'll need to follow certain guidelines and regulations.

Uncertain economic times may lead employers to cut the size of their work force. English employment law provides a number of rights to employees made redundant. You should calculate your statutory…

Conciliation machinery is a legal or political mechanism set up by government or managerial bodies in order to provide a framework for the mediation and reconciliation of disputes. The concept behind…

There are five legal grounds for divorce in the UK, all ultimately based on the concept of "irretrievable breakdown" of marriage. Unlike in the United States, "irreconcilable differences" is not a…

Companies with employees protected by unions can often find it difficult to layoff employees. In recent years, offering compensation packages for employees that voluntarily make themselves redundant…

Philippine enterprise law is encompassed under the national Corporation Code, which governs how corporations may be formed and the responsibilities of the incorporators, the individuals who create the…

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms forms one of the most important parts of Canadian law. It is part of Canada's constitution and no other Canadian laws or courts may contradict or override…

For an active duty Marine, the process of applying for U.S. residency for his spouse is essentially the same as it is for any U.S. citizen, requiring forms to be filled out carefully and strict…

Whether you are a bad note taker or you want to have a record of a customer service call, know the law regarding recording phone recording. The laws vary between states.

When a corporation needs to raise capital for expansion or other purposes, one avenue taken involves the issuance of convertible debentures. The investor pays money to the corporation and, in return,…

An AFS, or Australian financial services, license, is a document that you will need if you want to found a business in the financial services industry in Australia.

Lighthouses and foghorns warn boaters and ships of impending danger like a rocky shore, a sandbar or a disabled boat in the water. A buoy can indicate where a channel or fishing trap is located or can…