Persisting Sovereignties
This article explores two consequences of tribes’ status as “states” and “nations” under international law during the early Republic.
Native Americans and the Constitution
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the National Constitution Center hosted ‘Native Americans and the Constitution.’
Court Unanimously Favors Tennessee in Groundwater Dispute with Mississippi
Confirming expectations, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously denied Mississippi’s claim that Tennessee is stealing its groundwater.
Institute in the Courts: Foreign Relations 4th Gains Attention
The Restatement of the Law Fourth, The Foreign Relations Law of the United States: Selected Topics in Treaties, Jurisdiction, and Sovereign Immunity, which was published in 2018, has been receiving significant attention in federal and state courts.
Coordination of the Uniform Commercial Code and Common Law
This paper examines the UCC rules on point; deciding whether an issue that is in the ambit of a statute should be resolved by reference to the statute alone, or whether other sources of law should be applied.
Experts Discussed the ALI-ELI Principles for a Data Economy at a Transatlantic Conference
The recently approved ALI-ELI Principles for a Data Economy was presented and discussed with experts from all over the world at an online Conference which took place from October 18 to 19.
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