International Review of Law Journal Call for Papers
The International Review of Law Journal is seeking articles for a special issue on domestic violence to be published in Spring 2013. The journal's goal is to showcase papers that address practical and theoretical accomplishments and challenges worldwide in the area of…
UN Convention Against Corruption
Chief executives from some of the world's leading companies have thrown their support behind the UN Convention against Corruption — a treaty signed by 140 countries and ratified by 136 to date. The letter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki…
Qatar Welcomes Omar al-Bashir to Summit
Omar al-Bashir, the President of Sudan, has been indicted by the International Criminal Court. But last week he was welcomed warmly in Doha, Qatar for an Arab League Summit. Since his indictment, al-Bashir has traveled to Egypt, Eritrea, Libya, and…
John F. Kennedy Conference at University of North Dakota
Yesterday, the interdisciplinary conference "John F. Kennedy: History, Memory, Legacy", at the University of North Dakota wrapped up. It was a great conference largely due to the amazing energy and organizing efforts of Professor Greg Gordon at UND. Ted Sorenson…
Doha Round – I’m Not Dead Yet!
Not Ready to Compromise
NYSE Euronext Will Acquire 25% of Doha Securities Market
The State of Qatar and NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) announced a strategic partnership expected to transform the Doha Securities Market (“DSM”) into a significant international player and provide NYSE Euronext with a valuable presence in the Middle East. The…
Opening of Indian legal market not on the horizon
This article from Sunday’s Business Standard indicates that the Doha Round of the WTO regarding trade in services will not result in an opening of India’s legal services market to foreign law firms.The Indian Bar Council has engaged in discussions…