International Law in Brief

OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework Releases New Multilateral Tax Convention

Author: 
Michael G. Bergin, Jr.

The OECD and G20 recently

New UN/WHO Guidance on Human Rights in Mental Health Care

Author: 
Michael G. Bergin, Jr.

On October 9, 2023, the World Health Organization and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

UN Commission on Palestine Finds Evidence of War Crimes Committed by All Sides during Ongoing Conflict

Author: 
Michael G. Bergin, Jr.

Within days of Hamas’s attack on Israel and Israel’s declaration of war, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory issued a

UN Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Finds Russian Soldiers Conducted “Widespread and Systematic” Torture of Civilians

Author: 
Michael G. Bergin, Jr.

The latest investigations undertaken by the UN Commission of Inquir

Second Circuit Declares Consent-Based Jurisdiction under the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act Unconstitutional

Author: 
Michael G. Bergin, Jr.

On September 8, 2023, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed claims brought by U.S.

Treasury Department Announces Sanctions against South Sudanese Officials for Involvement in Conflict Related Sexual Violence

Author: 
Michael G. Bergin, Jr.

On June 20, 2023, the United States Treasury Department announced that it had designated for sanctions Major General James Nando a

UN Publishes General Comment on Children's Rights & the Environment

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On August 22, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child published

Montana Court Supports Right to Clean and Healthful Environment

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On August 14, 2023, the Montana First Judicial District Court invali

ECOWAS Condemns Coup in Niger and Threatens Use of Force

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On July 30, 2023, the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held an extraordinary summit to address the political situation in Niger—s

ICJ Issues Decision in Maritime Boundary Dispute between Nicaragua and Colombia

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The International Court of Justice rejected Nicaragua's case against Colombia regarding their dispute over maritime borders and entitlements in the Caribbean in a